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How top S'pore employers are winning the talent game – and why you should follow suit
The inaugural Singapore Opportunity Index reveals how organisations attract, grow and keep employees through better career paths, inclusive practices and structured development
Read ArticlePolicies Aren't Enough to Retain Top Talent. You Need Systems.
Enduring talent retention is driven not by isolated HR policies or industry norms but by the presence of coherent, integrated systems in which hiring, compensation, advancement, and retention practices reinforce one another. An analysis of nearly one million workers across 1,500 firms in Singapore demonstrates that companies with aligned and complementary talent strategies achieve dramatically higher employee loyalty and earnings, while those relying on single, progressive measures—such as lowering degree requirements or boosting pay—often fall short of lasting results. True organizational culture and long-term workforce stability emerge from the internal coherence of core practices, not from mission statements or standalone initiatives, as evidenced by the experiences of firms operating in a highly competitive economy.
Read ArticleTop 300 Singapore employers recognised for helping their staff in career growth
A new index has been published highlighting the top 300 companies in Singapore for providing their employees with ample opportunities for career growth. The Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) empowers workers here to choose employers offering pathways aligned to their career aspirations.
Read ArticleFirms on Singapore Opportunity Index list send strong signal of real growth: Dr Tan See Leng
A group of top employers has been identified for building strong careers for its workers. It includes catering and ground-handling company SATS, as well as accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. They were measured using the Singapore Opportunity Index or SOI. At an event recognising these firms, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng says those on the list send a strong signal of real growth. And that’s amid a competitive talent market where workers are pushed to adapt faster than ever. Caitlin Ng finds out how two other firms are charting different paths to create meaningful jobs and career growth for employees.
Read Article300 Organisations Recognised in Inaugural Singapore Opportunity Index
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Singapore National Employers’ Federation (SNEF) have released the list of the top 300 organisations based on opportunities that they create for their employees, as measured by the new Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI). These organisations represent the top 20% of the almost 1,500 organisations that are covered by the SOI.
Read ArticleSingapore unveils inaugural list of 300 employers recognised for career, wage progression
The Singapore Opportunity Index assesses employers across key workforce outcomes such as hiring, retention and gender parity
Read ArticleNew index identifies top 300 employers in Singapore that support career growth
The Singapore Opportunity Index gives workers transparency, allowing them to choose employers that offer "pathways aligned with their own aspirations", said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
Read ArticleMinister Tan’s Opening Speech
Speech by Minister for Manpower, Dr Tan See Leng At the Singapore Opportunity Index Launch and Recognition Event
Read ArticleHow is your employer helping your career? An index could answer that
We need an objective measure to show if organisations are creating good career opportunities for their staff.
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