Strategies for SMEs' hiring conundrum

THERE is no doubt that hiring the right people helps a company thrive and prosper. People are the lifeblood of a business and have a direct impact on the company's culture, morale and productivity.

However, hiring the right people can be challenging for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore, with intense competition from large multinational corporations (MNCs) which have dedicated human resource (HR) teams, access to advanced recruitment processes and well-established brands.

Additionally, MNCs are often …