Outgoing GM CEO gets $30 million
Company spokesperson says it is not a severance package.
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Bonus cuts for top Macquarie execs
Group heads towards its first drop in annual profit in 17 years.
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CapitaLand bonus: a question on revaluation
Chief executive's $20.52 million bonus comes under fire. -BT
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A trimmer pay package for CDL's top brass
Less compensation for top executives reflect drop in net profit for 2008. -BT |
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Doors wide open at Ritz-Carlton
Ritz-Carlton Millenia encourages their employees to treat guests and one another with trust and respect. -BT
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Social workers to be accredited
System to formally recognise staff qualifications will help social workers be seen more as professionals rather than volunteers. -ST |
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Surge in number of workers getting trained
WDA is doubling the number of training places in anticipation of of a growth in demand. -ST
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Spur drives up demand for training
Govt-sponsored programme, which offers subsidised training, boosts growth in fast-expanding industry. -ST |
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Ex-TV actor charged over unpaid wages
Ex-actor Lin Yisheng did not pay wages to 21 employees of his failed company. -ST
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11 people-friendly employers lauded
Study ranks country's top 11 people-friendly firms. -ST |
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OCBC CEO's pay down by a third
Decline in pay underscores a growing trend among banks to slash executive bonuses amid global slump, says experts. -ST
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No-pay leave? CIMB here says no, thanks
Singapore CEO still on hiring trail - to make up for lack of branches. -BT |
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Pay hike this year tipped to be just 2%
Overall pay increase may be lowest in more than a decade, but chances of workers losing jobs is relatively low. -BT
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Working their way up at Hilti
Courses heavily susidised by the company allows employees to upgrade their skills and take on higher positions. -BT |
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Arup, where the freedom to create soars
Design group's success would not be possible without the hard work of its employees. -BT
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New, Young and Promising
Strong family spirit makes working at Nanyang Polytechnic a special place. -BT |
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The captains of lives
Singapore Prison Service focuses on the overall development of its staff. -BT
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Treasuring staff contributions
Singapore Food Industries has many hands on the steering wheel, all with the same direction in mind. -BT |
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Building on staff strength
HDB aims to develop its employees to their best abilities, both for the company and their own personal good. -BT
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People before profit - the FedEx philosophy
World's largest express transportation company believes people are the heart and soul of their business. -BT |
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Compulsory leave for all, pay freeze for managers at SIA
Not enough volunteers for no-pay leave, so SIA forced to take further actions. -ST
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Prudential's recruitment drive riles rival insurers
Aggresive campaign tactics include e-mail messages, direct calls to rival agents as well as dropping off recruitment letters at rival's offices. -ST |
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No secrets about SMRT salaries
Teh Shi Ning finds out how seriously the company, ranked second in the GTI index, takes transparency. -BT
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More job losses expected
Retrenchment rates in the first three months of this year likely to be higher than last year, says Manpower Minister. -ST
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SIA pilots asked to take no-pay leave
Pilots asked to take up to four days' no-pay leave every month, discussions ongoing. -ST
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It pays to do econs at SMU
Business grads from NUS also among top earners, survey shows. -ST |
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'Bossnapping'
Angry at the economy, this is what French workers resort to.
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Downturn gives smaller law firms crack at talent
Recruitment expected to rise as the big four firms retain fewer pupils.
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Changi Airport looking to fill 400 job vacancies
CAAS said it is looking to hire professionals with tertiary qualifications, such as engineers and accountants.
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Grads flexible about salaries
Those attending job fair lower expectations. |
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Victim, survivor or winner?
Labour chief says recession will bring out these three types of graduates.
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Three British managers held in French 'bossnapping'
The trio were held after talks on the plant's closure hit a wall. -AFP
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Laid-off US workers finding new jobs, less pay
38 per cent of those surved are now employed in a different field. -Reuters
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Young job leavers go against the tide
Is leaving a proper job foolhardy in these times? |
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CDCs helping unemployed be 'job ready'
Councils' job fairs and training a big help in downturn, says minister. -ST
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Nee Soon residents get help finding jobs close to home
Volunteer job navigators in scheme help residents cope with downturn. -ST |
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CEO pay structures baffle public
Different bonus systems make it hard to compare performance, say critics. -ST
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Pay rises slow down in Singapore: survey
Singaporeans will see a lower pay increase of 2 per cent, down from 5 per cent last year. -BT |
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Men more likely than women to lose jobs
One reason is male-dominated jobs harder hit by downturn. -TNP
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He earned $10m last year
Keppel chief Lim Chee Onn is one of Singapore's highest-earning execs. -ST |
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Second wave of layoffs possible
Workers must remain prepared and not assume retrenchments will ease, warns Lim Swee Say. -ST
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UOB chief best paid among 3 local banks
CEO received between $5.5 million and $5.75 million in compensation last year. -BT |
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School dropout on the road to tourism diploma
He did so despite only having completed Primary 6.
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Making the switch from computer chips to french fries
Her retrenchment in May was her second layoff in six months. |
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Just 23, she's her family's sole breadwinner
Heavy is the burden resting on the shoulders of Miss Jasila Badardin.
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Retrenched accountant sets his sights on IR and Macau
He was an accountant and an auditor for 20 years until he was retrenched in December 2005. |
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Recession survivors
Many are learning to cope with the crisis by going for training or accepting new jobs in different sectors.
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Embracing the challenge
Now a security officer, Mdm Sabariah never gave up her determination to work. -ST |
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From housework to workforce
More housewives are entering the workforce in downturn, but they face special concerns. -ST
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Uproar over reports of IR jobs going to foreigners
Resorts World reassures S'poreans that bulk of the jobs will go to them. -ST |
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UBS to cut 240 jobs in Asia-Pacific: bank
Swiss banking giant is among the worst hit by the global financial crisis. -AFP
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In tough times, more suck up to the boss
But such behaviour can be bad for business. -Reuters
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Ion Orchard has 3,000 jobs on offer
Tie-ups with WDA and e2i will match and train people for jobs required. -ST
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Back home to be a farmer to pay off debts
He only worked for two days at a cleaning job, and then had no work for three months. -TNP |
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China fishing in pool of global talent
1,000-Talents Scheme launched in China to transform it to a world leader in innovation. -China Daily/ANN
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Talent scheme attracts first group of foreigners
96 scientists and 26 entrepreneurs lured to the Chinese mainland. -China Daily/ANN
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Coffeeshop operators charged for hiring 'phantom workers'
They joined 18 other employers who are currently?facing similar charges.
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'I'm so stupid to have listened to agent'
No contract, no receipt, yet worker gave agent $8,000. -TNP |
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Listen up people, March 1 is your day
Annual HR Day to celebrate Singapore's most important asset. -ST
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Opinions required for wage discussion
The NWC is looking to the public for views on wage guidelines in light of the economic situation. -AsiaOne
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French workers free detained bosses at logistics firm
Managers set free after workers secured promise for a senior executive to raise new proposals
on redundancy talks. -Reuters
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NOL chief exec and directors to be paid less
New initiatives could deliver cost-savings of as much as US$550 million. -ST |
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Ex-finance chief wins claim for bonus
GWC holdings ordered to pay $280,000 to former CFO. -ST
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IR jobs: Are S'poreans being given priority?
Students in hospitality-related courses are doubtful and anxious about finding jobs after graduation. -ST |
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S'pore ranks second-lowest for job satisfaction
Only 53 per cent in survey claim to be satisfied with their job. -BT
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Landscaping workers now draw higher pay
Pay now higher than two years ago, as a result of structured training programme. -ST |
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Jetstar hires cabin crew as it spreads wings
Part-time scheme allows budget carrier to woo those with experience. -ST
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DBS tells why it rebuked Josie Lau
Bank holding an internal review over her conduct. -ST |
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'She breached staff code of conduct'
The statement by a spokesman of DBS elaborating reasons why it was unhappy about Ms Josie Lau taking on the role of Aware president. -ST
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Job vacancies available but firms not hiring locals
A ploy to hoodwink authorities into believing that they are unable to get locals. -The Star/ANN
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Malaysia short of engineers
It will impede the country's development said president of Institute of Engineers Malaysia (IEM) -The Star/ANN
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Bank's public criticism of a senior officer sparks debate
DBS had revealed that the new Aware president disregarded its staff code not once but twice. -ST |
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Trainee lawyer bags $8,500 monthly pay
Foreign law firm pays record starting salary to NUS grad. -BT
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Retrenched workers at about 5,500 mark: NTUC
Needy retrenched union workers will benefit from the labour movement's U Care Fund. -ST |
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No increase in retrenchments
Human Resources Ministry is hopeful this is a sign of better times ahead. -The Star/ANN
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Carrots for good staff more vital now: Experts
While firms are cutting costs, they are equally focused on sustaining growth. -ST |
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Singapore's board of busy directors
Study shows there are 51 who each sit on the boards of at least 6 listed firms.
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L'Oreal still hiring fresh graduates amid tough times
It opts to cut costs by improving efficiency instead. -BT |
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SIA will not cut back on training: CEO
Retaining the support of loyal and high-value customers is crucial during the downturn. -BT
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Resorts World seeks talent
Talent search kicks off in Singapore next Monday and Tuesday before moving abroad. -ST
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SIA, pilots in no-pay leave deadlock
The dispute with the pilots has the potential to scuttle agreements made with other SIA employees. -ST
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Retraining, upgrading must go on: PM Lee
Emphasis is on preparing workers to be employable. -BT |
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More foreigners let go first
Redundancies in 2008 rose faster at 153% for foreigners. -ST
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Multi-tasking not a problem
They say they can juggle several board seats and discharge their responsibilities. -BT |
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Temp jobs still don't appeal to S'poreans
Only 33% surveyed say they will be willing to take a contract position. -BT
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CEO's bonus not an issue
Shareholders' discussions focus on company's performance. -ST |
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2 doctors caught not doing their jobs
They were reading newspapers & doing their own stuff instead of attending to over 20 patients who were waiting for treatment. -The Star/ANN
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Laid-off local workers find new jobs quickly
In a sign that they are less choosy, seven in 10 employed within months. -ST |
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4 in 10 laid off last year were foreigners
Figure shows S'poreans not bearing brunt of retrenchment. -ST
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What a job in the security industry offers today
Security officers can easily climb the ranks by improving their qualifications and skills. -ST |
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Asia snaps up talent in the downturn
The spike in job seekers from overseas has increased in recent months. -ST
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Asia's star returnees
After years abroad, Asia's best and brightest are drawn to opportunities at home. -ST |
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From London to Singapore
Raymond Toh's work at Goldman Sachs was enriching but the desire to return to Singapore kept growing. -ST
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From New York to Singapore
AsianAmericans are looking to work in Asia to both capitalise on and learn more about their heritage. -ST |
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From Toronto to Beijing
Rachel Wang took a huge pay cut, earning less than $1,100 a month compared to her $3,650 salary in Toronto. -ST
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Finance veterans still in demand
In Singapore, 20 per cent expected to grow headcount this quarter. -ST |
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From Los Angeles to Beijing
When Joseph Chang was headhunted to lead Houlihan Lokey's China expansion efforts, he did not hesitate. -ST
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Get dream banking job - on contract
Short-term jobs in this sector and in engineering and F&B are now more likely, says HR expert. -myp
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Workers protest against unpaid wages in Singapore
More than 100 construction workers from China gathered in front of MOM. -AFP
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Cartier cuts working hours as demand dwindles
Employees in watch production will work at 40 percent for a three-month period. -Reuters
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Angry French graduates wage battle for jobs
Unemployment for the young three times higher than for older workers. -Reuters
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Jobless should swallow pride and get help
Many unemployed men would rather suffer in silence than seek assistance. -myp |
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Layoffs remain companies' cut of last resort
Wage cuts in varied forms have been the main response so far. -BT
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Expect more layoffs but take heart
S'pore well positioned to tackle downturn, labour chief tells workers. -ST
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S'pore pay hikes to be among region's lowest
Poll shows employers trimming budgets for 2009 increments to median 3% here. -BT
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Green economy to add 18,000 jobs and $3.4b
One strategy is to develop Singapore as a 'living laboratory' for companies to test-bed technologies here. -ST |
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Overall jobless rate up to 3.2% in March
Manufacturing severely affected by falling external demand. -AsiaOne
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Green shoots in worker training
Hard work must go on to help laid-off workers remain employable. -ST |
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Working women need more support
With a supportive work environment, the best of the workforce can be retained. -BT
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Getting Ready for re-hiring
The law will require employers to rehire older employees once they reach 62. -ST |
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Expect more layoffs but take heart
S'pore well positioned to tackle downturn, labour chief tells workers. -ST
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