7 Things HR Must Do To Raise Morale In A Crisis
YOU never know when your organisation may have to go into crisis management mode. Hence, you should always be prepared for it.
But sometimes even the best-laid plans don't go to...
5 Points To Ponder About GE14
TOMORROW’S general election (GE14) in Malaysia is being watched with great interest internationally.
Beyond the rhetoric and promises, there are some interesting takeaways from the campaigning that could be useful lessons...
Less Cash, More Taxes
THE POPULARITY of mobile payments is a signpost for our times.
Smartphones have enabled consumers to engage in a range of activities that previously required a brick-and-mortar presence including banking,...
What Is Singapore’s Macroeconomic State Of Health?
LIKE the annual health screening, which offers a review on our state of health, economists and analysts look forward to the semi-annual Macroeconomic Review which will be released by the...
China — Large Policies And Niche Opportunities
CHINA has been under pressure to open up its financial sector since it joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.
However, financial sector reforms in the mainland have been sluggish...
Wielding America’s Big Stick In International Waters
IF you enjoy aggressive rollercoaster rides, you will be hooked on the takeoff and landing procedures on an aircraft carrier.
About two hours after taking off from Paya Lebar Airbase,...
Low Population Growth Leads To Low Property Values
AT THE current pace that technology is disrupting every industry, changing the flow of work and squeezing more production out of assets in the sharing economy, the day of...
The New Tech — New Jobs Disconnect
JON A. worked in a major bank for most of his working life.
Until he was let go at the age of 45.
With a degree in Business and Finance and an...
What’s Next After Fake News Legislation?
THE SELECT Committee on Deliberate Online Falsehoods made some amendments to the summaries of evidence published on the publicly-accessible Singapore Parliament website.
This came after it received requests from some witnesses...
Swiss Astronaut On The Gravity Of Space
WITH his head way above the clouds, Claude Nicollier has flown the Swiss flag in space. The veteran astronaut has applied himself to a life in pursuit of answers to...