workforce trends

Asia Pacific’s medical technology industry is expected to hit US$133 billion by 2020, a giant leap from 2015 to become the second largest market in the world.

In order for digitalisation to be successful within the marketing function, team structure and specialised roles across customer acquisition lifecycle is crucial.

Singapore’s life sciences sector is one of the fastest-growing sector in the world and also regarded as the regional hub for countries in Southeast Asia.

The introduction of new technology will increase total numbers of employment by around 0.5 per cent annually, allaying popular fears that automation will replace workers.

Technology will continue to change the way we work, live and play and everyone will need to embrace data and understand the real impact of technologies in our lives.

The banking and financial services outlook report for Q1 shows, global banks have taken a more conservative approach in hiring strategy to manage costs this year.

Aligned with the market forecast for 2019 in Singapore, talent recruitment and management within the HR sector will be more conservative this year.

The asset management industry labour outlook shows positive demand for talent with experienced in high-growth sectors such as technology, consumer and healthcare.

Singapore's strong wage growth may moderate in 2019; companies urged to invest in employee experience and talent need to upskill for better job opportunities.

The outlook on 2019 labour market in Singapore remains positive for the Smart Nation with a heightened focus on information technology and communications sector.

The Banking & Financial Services industry in Singapore reported continuous talent demand in Q3 2018. Job seekers want better responsibilities and opportunities.

Here are the highlights of the 2018 Q2 Human Resources (HR) talent trends in Singapore as the economy grew 3.9% in Q2 of 2018; easing from the 4.5% growth in Q1.