Training

Durability over hype: Assuring Singapore’s talent edge

Behind the Republic’s lower standing in the latest IMD World Talent Ranking is a drop in sentiment, not a structural fall

SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) provides course fee subsidies, absentee payroll support, and an Enterprise Credit to defray training costs.

Investing in skills: How can businesses make training pay off?

Without opportunities to transfer skills to the workplace, the value of training quickly dissipates

The new Grit programmes offer relatively few roles, but this might reflect their curated nature – which addresses concerns about the quality of such experiences.
THINKING ALOUD

Relatively modest scale of new graduate traineeships may be a good sign

A more ambitious scheme would suggest an ominous outlook for jobs

Asked what he would say to potential shareholders, Sheffield Green CEO Bryan Kee says: “Definitely, I think, with the diversification that we have with training… gradually that will contribute to the group, that will push up the profitability of the company.”
TOPLINE

With IPO in the bag, Sheffield Green plots training and listing spinoff for wind energy sector

What started as a way to cut third-party training costs has become the company’s next big play

A post-call survey found that 60% of new lawyers are likely to move out of legal practice within the next five years.

Beyond training, Singapore’s legal industry needs a culture shift to curb attrition

Loss of young lawyers may be the biggest challenge facing law firms these days

Since 2021, Google searches for cardio workouts have declined on average by 3% year over year each month, while interest in strength-focused routines has grown 6%.

As more women lift weights, gyms might never be the same again

Crunch, Planet Fitness and other chains are bulking up on strength training equipment to satisfy a new cohort of patrons

One suggestion is for structured transition support to help older workers remain employed.
SINGAPORE BUDGET 2025

Budget debate: Labour MPs suggest national internship standard, jobseeker support for higher earners too

Other ideas included higher Workfare payouts for older workers, stronger legal protection of freelancers and agency workers