Saturday, May 21, 2011
44% of employers struggle to fill vacancies
44% of employers struggle to fill vacancies
ALMOST half of employers in Singapore have problems filling vacancies in their companies, according to a survey conducted by a human resource firm.
Up to 44 per cent of employers have found it difficult to fill critical positions, said ManpowerGroup in a press release on Friday.
Sales representatives and engineering talents were the hardest to recruit, and have topped the list for at least five years. They are followed by technicians and drivers.
Out of all employers interviewed, one-third felt that applicants tend to lack the skills and experience necessary for the job.
This signals an imbalance between the number of available workers in the workforce and the number of qualified workers.
When asked what strategies employers were pursuing to overcome their difficulties filling positions, the most common responses in Singapore were to enhance benefits packages, focusing more on staff retention and broadening recruitment outside of Singapore .
Close to 40,000 employers across 39 countries and territories were questioned in the survey.
Jobs most in demand in 2011 in Singapore
1. Sales Representative
2. Engineers
3. Technicians
4. Drivers
5. Accounting & Finance Staff
6. IT Staff
7. Skilled Trades
8. Customer Service Representatives & Customer Support
9. Labourers
10. Management / Executive (Management / Corporate)
Jobs most in demand in 2010 in Singapore
1. Sales Representative
2. Engineers
3. Production Operators
4. Teachers
5. Customer Service representatives & Customer Support
6. Drivers
7. Management/Executive (Management/Corporate)
8. IT staff
9. Sales Manager
10. Skilled Trades
- wong chee tat :)
First executive condo in Pasir Ris since 2002
First executive condo in Pasir Ris since 2002
By Lip Kwok Wai | Posted: 20 May 2011 2220 hrs
SINGAPORE : NTUC Choice Homes has launched its first executive condominium (EC) in Pasir Ris since 2002.
Belysa was open for viewing from Friday till next Monday. Sales bookings will open from May 25.
As at 6pm on Friday, about 86 applications were received - nearly a third of the 315-unit development.
The condo which is located near the Pasir Ris MRT station will boast a full range of condominium facilities.
The 3-bedroom units range from 829 to 1,216 square feet and will cost between S$574,000 and S$841,000.
The biggest 4-bedroom unit is about 1,420 square feet, costing S$952,000.
The developer said demand is rising for bigger units.
Catherine Wang, senior market manager, NTUC Choice Homes, said: "We do see an increasing trend from the first and second timers when they actually come in to buy a unit in the EC.
"They are actually asking for 3 or 4 bedders. The reason we have actually found out is, basically, they said the families want to stay together - so the multi-gen families, they probably need a bigger unit space."
- CNA/al
- wong chee tat :)
By Lip Kwok Wai | Posted: 20 May 2011 2220 hrs
SINGAPORE : NTUC Choice Homes has launched its first executive condominium (EC) in Pasir Ris since 2002.
Belysa was open for viewing from Friday till next Monday. Sales bookings will open from May 25.
As at 6pm on Friday, about 86 applications were received - nearly a third of the 315-unit development.
The condo which is located near the Pasir Ris MRT station will boast a full range of condominium facilities.
The 3-bedroom units range from 829 to 1,216 square feet and will cost between S$574,000 and S$841,000.
The biggest 4-bedroom unit is about 1,420 square feet, costing S$952,000.
The developer said demand is rising for bigger units.
Catherine Wang, senior market manager, NTUC Choice Homes, said: "We do see an increasing trend from the first and second timers when they actually come in to buy a unit in the EC.
"They are actually asking for 3 or 4 bedders. The reason we have actually found out is, basically, they said the families want to stay together - so the multi-gen families, they probably need a bigger unit space."
- CNA/al
- wong chee tat :)
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