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2 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Aditi Sharma Kalra |Sarah Gideon |Umairah Nasir
This uptick was in line with the prevailing economic performance in Malaysia which is projected to continue to improve. supported by resilient domestic demand. Malaysia's labour market recorded a 1.4% increase in job numbers during the first quarter of 2025, reaching 9.06mn jobs, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) Employment Statistics, First Quarter of 2025 report.
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3 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
In a statement to Reuters, Google said the changes impact a small number of teams and are aimed at "driving greater collaboration and expanding our ability to quickly and effectively serve our customers."
Google has reportedly cut around 200 roles from its global business unit, the team behind sales and partnerships, , citing a report from The Information.
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3 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
When implemented, the EUSDTA will provide greater clarity and legal certainty for citizens and businesses by putting in place rules for digital trade and cross-border data flows.
Singapore and the European Union (EU) have signed the European Union-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement (EUSDTA) in Singapore to enhance digital connectivity and facilitate end-to-end digital trade between the EU and Singapore.
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3 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
A new report highlights how wider collaboration between SEA and APAC can take the green economy further, by leveraging on similar concerns, trade relations, investment flows and energy transition synergies.
The sixth edition of the Southeast Asia's Green Economy report by Bain & Company, Standard Chartered, GenZero, Google and Temasek, has revealed that Southeast Asia (SEA) and the wider APAC region may see an acceleration in the green economy.
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3 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Sarah Gideon
Both companies see Singapore as a strategic and progressive region to develop their plans for Southeast Asian markets and beyond. The Gates Foundation has announced plans to set up an office in Singapore. Per a statement released by the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) on 5 May 2025, the foundation aims to strengthen its partnerships with governments, philanthropies, and institutions across Southeast Asia, supporting progress towards global health and development goals.
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3 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
Laura Magdalena, Head of People Experience, believes that empathy helps others to understand context, build trust, and make better decisions — a quality that no tool or technology can ever replace in HR.
For Laura Magdalena, the future of HR lies in the fusion of technology and human-centred design. She sees two trends shaping the years ahead: AI-powered HR for smarter, faster decision-making, and employee experience design that creates meaningful moments across the employee journey.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
In a male-dominated industry, Rachel Chen forged her own path—not by conforming, but by embracing what set her apart. Leading with empathy and clarity, she challenged outdated norms and redefined what leadership looks like.
- Feature by Priya Sunil and Sarah Gideon. In the traditionally male-dominated logistics industry, women leaders often face an unspoken pressure to adapt — to lead like their male counterparts, to prove they belong, and to conform to outdated expectations.
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2 months ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
On the other hand, retail and commerce ranked the lowest among all industries, with an average score of just 60.10 out of 100.
Workplace satisfaction is more important than ever before for retaining employees, with one recent survey finding that 77% of workers were more likely to stay with an employer if they were satisfied with their company’s organisational culture.
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2 months ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Aditi Sharma Kalra |Sarah Gideon
Additionally, leaders who have a vision and are able to share their long-term goals and missions clearly are more likely to improve employee effectiveness. A collaborative study by researchers at Durham University Business School and Athens University of Economics and Business underscores the role empathy and effective communication play in enhancing the performance of remote and hybrid workers.
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2 months ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
Intense rainfall may overwhelm drains and canals temporarily, causing flash floods, PUB said.
Singapore's National Water Agency, PUB, has announced in a Facebook post that rainy weather can be expected in the next few days.
According to an advisory by Meteorological Service Singapore has predicted a monsoon surge between 19 to 21 March, which will bring moderate to heavy showers over the island, and with temperatures expected to drop to a possible 22°C.
