Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) often delay scrutinising their internal workforce practices until prompted by an external catalyst, such as a Ministry of Manpower (MOM) inspection, a protracted employee dispute, or an unforeseen financial penalty. This is not only financially costly but also disruptive to business continuity. To understand exactly what is meant when experts […]

Singapore’s Employment Act establishes minimum employment obligations, but the Act alone does not tell employees what to expect when they walk through your door on their first morning. That gap is where the employee handbook fits. For Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore and Asia, a well-constructed handbook is essential. It operationalises employment policy […]

The highly anticipated major 5G networks are expected to be deployed by 2020, and several countries are locked in a fierce battle for the top spot in global 5G development. Three countries — the United States, South Korea, and China — are spearheading the 5G revolution. The technology will enable faster data transfer speeds (from […]