Skills for managing human resources in a complex environment: the perceptions of human resource managers in Singapore

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Singapore has undergone a period of dynamic growth and has significantly increased its per capita income since 1980. However, such rapid economic growth has caused problems of labour shortages and turnover and human resources managers in Singapore have to cope with a complex employment environment. A study of human resources managers in 58 organisations in Singapore finds that they could deal more effectively with problems if they take on broader roles within their organisations.

Management, Practice, Human capital

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Tackling age discrimination in employment in Singapore

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Singapore has an ageing society and a labor shortage, yet there is employer discrimination against older workers. The Retirement Age Act of 1993 was geared to ending unfair job losses affecting older workers. Other aspects of employment discrimination such as hiring, training and promotion are not covered by this act. Additional research is needed on the human resources issues relating to older workers, and there is a need for further legislation to prevent discrimination.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Labor Regulation & Services, Aged, Analysis, Labor law, Labor policy, Elderly workers, Employment discrimination

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Internet professionals: job skill for an on-line age

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A new study explores the theory that the increasing popularity of Internet technology in Singapore could create new responsibilities and duties for human resources managers. The study aims to identify the new jobs which have been created as a result of the new technology and examines the skills needed to performs such jobs. The implications of the research for human resource managers in IT companies are discussed.

Business Personnel Management, Research, Internet, Information technology, Management research

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