The expected passing of the “right to disconnect” bill in Australia has sparked fervent discussions in Singapore - could this be a move for our red dot as well? 

Take a moment to enjoy our latest edition of '5 Minutes With,' featuring Parames, our HR Associate at Accela Talent, responsible for managing work pass processing for our clients. Keep reading to discover insights into her daily responsibilities, “hidden talents”, and her leisure activities outside of work.

Singapore has long attracted many foreign workers, entrepreneurs, and investors. Top-quality infrastructure, access to international markets, and open trade policies are just some of the reasons why international professionals are keen to invest in Singapore’s vibrant business landscape.

The so-called ‘September Surge’ has generated a lot of buzz in recent months - five billion views on TikTok, to be exact. As a result, jobseekers have been preparing for a dynamic job market, with organisations ramping up their hiring at unprecedented rates. The concept is seen as a saving grace by job seekers and recruiters alike, who have been stifled by reduced headcounts and a passive job market over the last few years.

But here’s the twist – does the September Surge even exist? Some experts debate whether it’s real, emphasising that there are other times of the year to pay just as much attention to.

The modern world has disrupted the notion of a stable and predictable career path. Technological advancements, political instability and the pandemic have given way to a volatile and ambiguous job market felt by individuals, companies, and economies globally.

So, how is Singapore tackling the fluctuating job market? The answer lies in a simple yet highly effective solution: ‘second skilling’.

Amidst the evolving landscape of Singapore's labour market, two prominent reports have shed light on the prevailing trends shaping the nation's workforce in 2023.

In recent years, the four-day workweek concept has garnered global attention with growing adoption among organisations worldwide. Many employers were forced to re-evaluate traditional work structures to boost productivity, support employee well-being and cultivate a healthier workforce.

Executive search is a highly competitive and dynamic industry that faces many challenges and opportunities over the next decade due to changes in workplace culture, leadership trends and technology. With AI's role and potential impact on business, it is logical to wonder how this technology will impact executive search in the foreseeable future.

Having advised both SME and multinational clients through their HR outsourcing decisions, Accela Talent understands all of the considerations business owners must make before they take the step to initiate the outsourcing process. We’ve taken the liberty to share the five essential steps you should take to choose the right HR outsourcing service for your needs.

The long-term impact of this intense period, the Covid “hangover”, is triggering senior executives in Singapore to re-evaluate their career paths and goals. Following years of lean staffing, insufficient resources and increasing workloads, senior leaders are weighing their prospects and exploring job opportunities to help develop their leadership skills, advance their careers, and pay. As a result, many senior executives are turning to executive search service providers like Accela Talent to gain insights into the current job market.

Done properly, strategic workforce planning sets organisations up for success by ensuring that today's workforce is aligned with tomorrow's business objectives. Senior leadership and human resource teams collaborate to define future human resource needs, producing a clear plan to acquire, train and retain the talent necessary to meet those needs.