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Career training for athletes after sport
Under the Athlete Career Programme, Singapore's sportsmen and sportswomen will be much more ready to make the transition from a sporting career to a professional one. 		More joining 'working man's' university
But how will proposed fourth university affect UniSIM?
Strong economic growth spurs staff training
Survey indicates that over 70 per cent of private sector organisations provided training for their employees last year. 		Accountants unwilling to work in outlying areas in China
Reasons cited include long trips, language difficulties and cultural differences.
Labour shortage may hurt maritime sector
Minister of State proposes more training, skills upgrading 		More companies dangle sign-on bonuses as talent war intensifies
HR consultants say such incentives are targeted at top tier jobs.
Singapore adds record number of jobs in Q2
Job scene looks rosy with more employed and average monthly earnings up. 		S'pore exec pay practice moving in line with global trend: Mercer
Leading companies here are strong users of advanced financial metrics.
Wages rising faster than at any time since 2000
Productivity also up, but experts fear high labour costs could dent competitiveness. 		Banking & finance top choice among entry-level graduates
Finance institutions are 7 out of 10 most preferred employers.
Keep older workers or face skills gap: study
Industrialised nations must convince older workers to stay on the job beyond retirement age.
 
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