SSG, DesignSingapore and Tribal Worldwide launch skills development programme for SMEs in design sector Details Published: 01 February 2021
These SMEs will receive more support to build the skills and capabilities of their workforce, and be part of a learning ecosystem that will enable them to grow their businesses by investing in their talent.
SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), DesignSingapore Council (Dsg) and global creative agency Tribal Worldwide have partnered to launch a transformational skills development programme, catering to SMEs in the design sector.
This first-of-its-kind, industry-led skills development programme, led by Tribal Worldwide (a SkillsFuture Queen Bee company) and supported by Dsg and SSG, will provide SMEs in the sector more support to build the skills and capabilities of their workforce, and be part of a learning ecosystem that will enable them to grow their businesses by investing in their talent.
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Business groups pledge support for fair hiring and work practices
(From left) Association of Banks in Singapore vice-chairman John Lee, president of the Restaurant Association of Singapore Andrew Kwan; Singapore Business Federation chairman Lim Ming Yan; SGTech executive director Yean Cheong; Singapore International Chamber of Commerce chairman Per Magnusson; and European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore president Federico Donato. PHOTO: SBF
Trade associations and chambers issue joint statement to support developing of strong Singaporean core
CHARMAINE NG
Trade associations and chambers (TACs) pledged their support for fair hiring and employment practices yesterday.
In a joint statement released by the Singapore Business Federation (SBF), the 29 TACs urged their member companies to remain committed to recruiting deserving candidates fairly based on merit .
3 practical ways to create a positive work culture Details Published: 11 December 2020
While policies and systems can be updated to support flexible working, there needs to be a true shift in the work culture, share experts from Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). This can be done through knowledge sharing, effective check-ins, and investing in your employee development.
In a poll of over 600 employers, HR personnel and supervisors during the recent COVID-19 Circuit Breaker were keen to continue telecommuting post Covid-19 and willing to adapt to a new way of working, but the lack of visibility and physical presence in the office remains a concern. The online poll by TAFEP revealed that the top challenge in implementing telecommuting was the inability to track employees’ work progress in real-time. More than 60% expressed that they had concerns on whether employees were as productive and efficient in doing their