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Nearly half of S’pore employers who use AI in HR do so for recruitment: SNEF survey

(From left) Skills and Workforce Development Agency deputy chief executive Tan Cheng Kwee; Dr Li Jia, Dean of School of Economics at SMU; Singtel group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon; and SNEF council member and Ninja Van CEO Lai Chang Wen at the SNEF Employers’ Summit 2026.
(From left) Skills and Workforce Development Agency deputy chief executive Tan Cheng Kwee; Dr Li Jia, Dean of School of Economics at SMU; Singtel group CEO Yuen Kuan Moon; and SNEF council member and Ninja Van CEO Lai Chang Wen at the SNEF Employers’ Summit 2026.

Retrenchments in Singapore inch up in Q3 2026

There were 4,800 layoffs between July and September, up 3.9% from 4,620 in the previous quarter – the highest numbers since late 2020. 
There were 4,800 layoffs between July and September, up 3.9% from 4,620 in the previous quarter – the highest numbers since late 2020. 

Headstart On Record Podcast Recap

Interrogating the Singapore dream, and exploring the issue of liquidity

Which are Singapore’s best workplaces in 2026?

Memory chipmaker Micron Technology retained its crown as Singapore’s best workplace among companies with 1,000 or more staff, in an annual ranking by consulting firm Great Place To Work.
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology retained its crown as Singapore’s best workplace among companies with 1,000 or more staff, in an annual ranking by consulting firm Great Place To Work.

‘A never-ending effort’: She chases down illicit product peddlers in Geylang

askST Jobs: My colleagues get more flexibility because of family commitments. What about me?

Managers may assume that employees without children can always stay late, travel at short notice or work during holidays.
Managers may assume that employees without children can always stay late, travel at short notice or work during holidays.

How Singapore universities are preparing undergraduates for work

Muhammad Irfan Djuanda, 25,  attended career fairs in his second year of university when he was searching for internships.
Muhammad Irfan Djuanda, 25,  attended career fairs in his second year of university when he was searching for internships.

What it takes for fresh grads to land a job

(From left) Fresh graduates Gan Yi Lin, Muhammad Naufal Nasran, and Muhammad Irfan Djuanda.
(From left) Fresh graduates Gan Yi Lin, Muhammad Naufal Nasran, and Muhammad Irfan Djuanda.

Friends with work benefits: Young S’poreans say work friendships help their careers, but carry risks

askST Jobs: My boss takes credit for my ideas and achievements. What can I do?

Employees should make their contributions visible, especially when their boss takes the credit.
Employees should make their contributions visible, especially when their boss takes the credit.

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