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Course to encourage Asian focus on HR strategy
Differences in legislation, economic climate and worker's attitudes shape human resource, says Prof. -BT - The Business Times
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Learning must go on, in good times and bad
NUS Extension believes continuing education for staff pays off in long term. -BT
When times are bad, it's time to be better
More Singaporeans signing up with self-improvement and positive attitude courses during tough times. -myp
New course to groom stockbrokers
Programme from SMU and SAS will offer training by team of industry professionals.
OCBC launches scheme to equip staff with more skills
Employee development programme offers 62 courses to equip stall with more skills.
Max your PowerPoint potential
The right design can help capture more attention.
More places in CDAC training courses
The self-help group for the Chinese community will be increasing the number of places in the courses to 6,500 next year from 5,000 currently. -ST
Understand staff to retain them: consultant
Bosses can pre-empt problems making an effort to keep communication channels with staff open.
Business schools see surge in MBA applications
Recession seen as a good time to upgrade qualifications.
Pick up skills, get more nimble
Is the current economic climate a good time for retraining? What are you doing now to prepare for worker retraining?
More apply for MBAs during slump
Many go for such courses to upgrade skills, but HR experts say it doesn't guarantee job security. -myp
UniSIM, logistics body to offer degree course
Programme targets existing workers keen on upgrading.
NUS business exec MBA course in world's top 30 list
School says this is third time programme has made it into the list.
Industry panel suggests priorities for continuing education, training
LLEFAC emphasises lifelong eductation for adults to maintain competitive edge of Singapore.
Picking the right finance programme
Besides the MBA, there are other highly sought after qualifications here.
The 'business' of getting an MBA
Key questions to ask before you fork out for that popular programme.
Scaliing the service industry ladder
Swissotel Merchant Court gives the lesser-educated among its staff a second chance at obtaining higher qualifications.-myp
Funding for training truck drivers
The Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) is seeking to train over 700 Singaporeans as Class 4 drivers.
Set up agency to train and match seniors to jobs
Reader says this will give a boost to workers who want to work until they are 65.