With a highly-developed market economy, a centralized location within the Asian region, and GDP per capita levels comparable to Western countries, Singapore offers highly attractive opportunities for foreign companies. The labor force is comprised of multicultural workers with an excellent command of English and high productivity levels. These traits create a high demand for Singaporean executives, and Western HR managers must strategize effective ways to recruit skilled managers and professionals. Our publications on Singapore HR recruiting and hiring strategies will allow your company to successfully acquire and retain top talent in Singapore.
We can assist your firm in its search for the right executive in Singapore. For more information on how we can help you tap into Singapore’s talent pool, please complete the consulting form.
February 23, 2012 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Western HR management teams often find managing Asian cultural diversity challenging. By gaining an understanding of the unique local culture, they can manage Asian employees more effectively.
December 8, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
HR and recruiting issues are experiencing rapid changes throughout Asia. This webcast will explore the most recent developments in labor regulations in places like Japan, Korea, and China as well as finding suitable executives for your firm.
October 6, 2011 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Terminating employees is always difficult for HR managers. Western companies operating in Asia can struggle with this even more because of cultural and legal issues unique to the region.
By: Ames Gross
March 2009
Published on the Legal Insight page of Workforce.com
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has made major changes to its Employment Act, the main statute outlining terms and conditions of employment, for the first time in nearly 15 years. They went into effect in January 2009.
By: Ames Gross and John Minot
May 2008
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Asian firms must devise creative compensation packages that attract workers to overcome long-term staffing problems. Stock options have come to be an integral part of these packages.
By: Ames Gross
August 2007
Published in SHRM Global Forum
In the past two years, Singapore has experienced strong economic growth. Its economy is predicted to grow nearly 6% in 2007 because of its increased integration into the global economy and external demand.
By: Ames Gross
June 2007
Published on HR.com
This article discusses recent HR and recruiting trends in the "East Asian Tigers" for companies to successfully manage HR in these four countries. Topics include common practices, compensation and benefits, hiring considerations, and retention strategies.
May 15, 2007 $350
Broadcast by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
This webcast examines the most recent HR and recruiting trends in these four countries due to changing economies and employment laws. Successful HR management techniques will be discussed as well.
By: Ames Gross and Rachel Weintraub
July 2005
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Singapores economy experienced over 8% GDP growth in 2004 and continues to flourish. Foreign companies choose Singapore as their Asian hub because of its robust economy and convenient location within the Asian region.
By: Ames Gross
March 1, 1999
Published by Pacific Bridge, Inc.
Despite an economic slowdown, Singapore is still one of Asias most modern commercial and industrial centers. This article highlights major human resource issues in Singapore and contains useful information for Western companies.
By: Ames Gross
September 1997
Published in International HR Journal
Southeast Asia will continue to be one of the highest growth areas in the world. The countries in Southeast Asia are now dealing with more problems with human resource issues.
By: Ames Gross
March 1997
Published in International HR Journal
The four "tigers" of Asia -- Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan -- have experienced dramatic growth and offer attractive opportunities for western business interests; they also present distinctive human resources issues.
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