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Take good care of staff; they will take good care of customers
Singapore Mariott's main assets are its associates, which sets it apart as an employer of choice. -BT
Upsizing investment in people
McDonald says an organisation made up of inspired people can better achieve strong business results. -BT
Do more to draw men to nursing profession
Male nurses should be accorded the respect they deserve. -myp
Meet Singapore's best employers
How can companies measure effectiveness and deliver value through their people? -BT
Where workers are at the heart of the business
Diageo Asia-Pacific says its success is due to its brands and its people. -BT
How much is too much?
Shareholders need more clarity on bonuses for CapitaLand chief. -ST
Have independent directors accredited
The cornerstone of an effective coporate-governance structure is an effective and independent board. -myp
A woman's guide to having it all
Can a woman be a good mother, a good wife and a good manager at the same time? For young women just setting out on their career paths, here are some pointers worth considering. -BT
Recruiting the right candidate
More than ever, employers need to make sure they higher the right person to avoid wasting time and effort. -ST
Why this HR head is hooked on Fish!
Award-winner believes in creating fun, inspiring workplace espoused in book.
No reason to exclude working shareholders from Jobs Credit
Many SMEs are run by shareholders who receive a salary and pay CPF contributions, so why not eligible, says reader. -ST
Why bosses should not shun older workers
Reader offers 10 reasons why bosses should prefer older workers. -ST
Restore pay cuts when good times return
Most staff will take four to five years to climb back to previous level, says reader. -ST
Top dollar for top talent: Why not?
More important for charitable and religious groups to have a sound system to manage funds, says reader. -ST
Government initiatives to help employees
Find out how the government can help you.
CEO bonus: Look beyond financials
The bonuses of chief executive officers should be pegged to not just business performance. -ST
Venturing into biosciences industry
It is important to have knowledge of laboratory work and equipment. -ST
Do leaders hold too many posts?
A reader questions whether people who hold many corporate and social positions are still able to perform at their best in each role. -myp
1 man, 152 board seats: Investors ask: Can he cope?
DBS shareholder raises issue of Christopher Cheng's directorships at AGM. -ST
What I'm willing to do while waiting for a job
While youth seem willing to scale down their expectations over that first job, just how low will they go? -ST
Sales jobs hold many important lessons
Many successful retailers picked up their business acumen from work exposure in the front line. -ST
Have guidelines on leaders' posts
Being a leader requires one to undertake various roles and tasks.
The super directors of Singapore
A good number of directors here - more than 50, according to a recent study of some 3,800 Singapore directors - sit on at least six boards. -BT
Share and share alike at Marriott
Measures such as cross-training and job-sharing help hotel staff stay nimble. -ST
 
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