Category: Hiring
Outsmarting the Talent Crunch: A CEO’s Playbook for Singapore’s 2025 Labor Market
How CEOs Can Leverage Public-Private Partnerships to Attract and Retain Top Talent Singapore’s labor market is a paradox: unemployment remains at a historic low of 1.9%, while employers face a 1.39:1 job vacancy-to-unemployed ratio. With GDP growth projected at 1–3% in 2025, businesses must navigate a landscape where talent scarcity, digital disruption, and shifting worker priorities collide.… Read more
Hidden Talent Pools in Singapore: Untapped Opportunities for Employers
Introduction Singapore’s competitive labor market, with unemployment at 1.9% (Q1 2024), demands that employers rethink traditional hiring approaches. This article identifies 8 underutilized talent pools in Singapore and practical strategies to engage them. 1. Career Returners (Women Re-Entering the Workforce) Why They Matter:Many skilled women pause careers for caregiving (children or elderly parents), creating resume gaps that deter employers.… Read more
What Makes a Great Talent Acquisition Team?
What Makes a Great Talent Acquisition Team? A Business-Centric Perspective In today’s competitive landscape, Talent Acquisition (TA) is no longer just about filling roles—it’s about driving business success. The best TA teams operate as strategic partners, directly impacting a company’s ability to innovate, grow, and outperform competitors. If your TA team isn’t aligned with your… Read more
Do Startups Need an ATS from the Start?
As a startup, every dollar counts. You’re building a company from the ground up, and while scaling quickly is often the goal, it’s important to manage costs efficiently. One question many startups face is whether they need an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) from the beginning — or if there are alternatives that can get the… Read more
Hiring Your First Employee
Expert Advice for Singapore Startups As a modern HR consultancy in Singapore, we’ve guided numerous startups through the crucial process of making their first hire. This milestone is a significant step in your growth journey, and getting it right is paramount. Here’s our expert advice on navigating this exciting yet challenging phase in Singapore’s unique… Read more
