People Matters Global: News, Views, Interviews

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COVID, 5 years on: Work continues to evolve

17th Apr 2025 by Mark Dixon in Life @ Work, Employee Engagement, #HybridWorkplace, #Flexibility

The office isn't obsolete – it's just evolving into a more local, tech-enabled, and employee-centric space.

Sara Yik of SIM on purposeful leadership

16th Apr 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in C-Suite, Leadership, #SheMatters, #ESG, #DEIB

Sara Yik, CHRO at SIM, went from legal counsel to HR changemaker who champions inclusive leadership, DEI, and gender equity in the workplace.

Singapore: Jobseeker Support scheme explained

15th Apr 2025 by People Matters News Bureau in Economy & Policy, Compensation & Benefits, #Layoffs

The new Jobseeker Support scheme offers S$6,000 in payouts to help retrenched workers find new jobs. Who is qualified?

Global business confidence up in Asia

14th Apr 2025 by People Matters News Bureau in Economy & Policy, Business

Experts warn that prolonged low sentiment could trigger a cycle of cutbacks in orders, hiring, and investment.

Career catfishing: Gen Z workers' vanishing act

11th Apr 2025 by Gabriela Paz Y Miño in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Life @ Work, #Career, #ThemeOfTheMonth

Gen Z job seekers are ghosting employers post-offer. This trend, called career catfishing, is shaking up traditional hiring norms.

How to hire ESG talent despite backlash

10th Apr 2025 by Gabriela Paz Y Miño in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Strategic HR, #ESG, #SustainabilityForPeople, #ThemeOfTheMonth

As ESG hiring trends evolve amid backlash, global demand for green talent continues.

Freshworks' Simon Ma on the real impact of AI

9th Apr 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in Technology, #Artificial Intelligence, #Future of Work, #DigitalTransformation

In an exclusive interview with People Matters Global, Simon Ma reveals how culture, strategy, and upskilling – not hype – turn AI into a workplace game-changer.

Singapore tech talent: Who gets paid the most?

8th Apr 2025 by People Matters News Bureau in Employment Landscape, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Compensation & Benefits, #ThemeOfTheMonth

Singapore's tech salary trends reveal rising demand for software engineers and product managers – while AI talent faces a surprising dip.

Singapore: MoM outlines vision for future of work

9th Apr 2025 by People Matters News Bureau in Employment Landscape, Economy & Policy, Strategic HR

With initiatives that support ageing workers and digital disruption, the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore is setting a high bar for future-readiness.

Canva job cuts rattle tech, creative workers

3rd Apr 2025 by Rachel Ranosa Joshi in Business, Technology, #Artificial Intelligence, #Layoffs

The sudden dismissal of nearly an entire team of technical writers at Canva has left employees disillusioned, particularly since they were assured that AI adoption would not result in job losses.