What is the most important factor when considering a job offer?
(24 Feb to 14 Mar, 2012)
Against an ever-competitive job market, employment offers are often reserved not only for the finest candidates, but also for those who are willing to adjust their job expectations. What is the most essential consideration job seekers put before all others when deciding whether to accept or reject a job offer?
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What is your preferred energy booster during lunch?
(9 Feb to 23 Feb, 2012)
Lunch break. For the general work crowd, this term usually signifies the main pit stop of the day. It marks the completion of the first-half in a day’s work and is also the much anticipated halftime. It is during their lunch breaks where employees get to refuel themselves for the remaining lapses in the daily rat race.
What are the common energy boosters which workers engage in during their lunch break?
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Do you have an office spouse?
(26 Jan to 9 Feb, 2012)
It is in the nature of humans to seek acceptances and companionship. Even against the backdrop of a workplace setting, individuals would naturally seek out a close companion with whom they share common interests and views. Under inexplicable circumstances, this companion may even be of an opposite gender.
Do most employees have a colleague of the opposite sex that they have a close platonic relationship with? Someone who knows about their personal life as much as – or maybe even more than – their actual spouse? Someone who qualifies as an “office spouse”?
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What do you do when you feel burnt out?
(3 Jan to 26 Jan, 2012)
Running at the relentless pace of the indifferent urban jungle, what is the preferred remedy amongst employees to recharging a toiling body, mind and soul?
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Are you planning a job switch after receiving the year-end bonus?
(2 Dec 2011 to 3 Jan 2012)
Amidst year-end celebrations and countdown revelries, the period towards the beginning of the New Year is often a time for many to ponder upon fresh resolutions. Resolutions that fall in the context of, say, losing weight, saving more money and other goals which one hopes to accomplish in the coming year. It should come as no surprise that switching to a better job is also amongst the common list of New Year’s resolutions.
Needless to say, it would be a strategic time to consider a job switch since it’s the time to look forward to a “fresh year, fresh start”. It is also during this period where many companies practise handing out year-end bonuses as reward to employees for their contributions throughout the year. Often, employees looking for a professional switch would take the receipt of year-end bonuses as a cue to start their search for greener pastures.
So, are you planning on joining the bandwagon of job-switchers after receiving the coming year-end bonus?
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What would be the most appropriate amount to spend on a Christmas gift for your boss?
(21 Nov to 2 Dec, 2011)
To some, the impending Christmas holiday does not necessarily relate only to indulging in the festive joy. In particular, one may find the process of choosing the right gifts extremely vexing. This ordeal can be especially distressing if your boss is amongst the recipients in your gift list.
Selecting an appropriate gift for the boss can be an extremely delicate affair. An overly exorbitant gift might immediately grant you the “bootlicker” tag by co-workers while an inexpensive gift may come off as insincere.
So, how much would be an appropriate amount to spend on a gift for the boss?
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Why was it that “Occupy Raffles Place” failed?
(1 Nov to 21 Nov, 2011)
Originating from New York City, the “Occupy Wall Street” movement initiated by a group of activists was meant as a peaceful demonstration to protest against expanding disparity in wealth, corporate greed and corporate influence over democracy. The protest first started in early September 2011 and by October 2011, it has inspired similar demonstrations in numerous locations around the globe.
In Singapore, a similar movement was slated to take place. The “Occupy Raffles Place” movement, termed after its New York counterpart, garnered thousands of supporters in its Facebook page and gained widespread attention throughout the island. So much so that, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) issued a public statement discouraging Singaporeans from participating in the protest. The local version of the movement, however, failed to take place due to the inadequate on-the-ground support.
Why was it that Occupy Raffles Place failed? Could it be that Singaporeans do not feel the same level of resentment as the Wall Street protesters? Could it be that Singaporeans are afraid that they might infringe the law? Perhaps Singaporeans believed that holding a protest is not necessary as better alternatives were available? Or was it simply because most Singaporeans have no idea what the protest is about?
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Which do you think is most effective in reducing workplace fatalities?
(3 Oct to 31 Oct, 2011)
According to the latest Workplace Safety and Health report published by the WSH council,the number of workplace fatalities went up in the first half of 2011. In particular, 77% of the fatalities came from the three traditional sectors- Marine, Construction and Manufacturing.
In addition to the increased number of deaths, the number of occupational diseases also rose significantly. The primary reason for the rise in occupational diseases is the increased reporting of the Noise-Induced Deafness (NID) related cases.
With the rising number of workplace deaths, JobsCentral would like to find out which measure you think would be the most effective in reducing the number of workplace fatalities.
Do you think there should be more workplace inspections? How about harsher penalties for both employers and workers who flout safety regulations? Or do you think making proper equipment training compulsory for all employees would help significantly?
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How long do you think the term of office for Singapore’s president should be?
(22 Aug to 3 Oct, 2011)
For the second time this year, Singaporeans will be heading to the polls. However, the votes tallied this time round will be for Singapore's third elected president.
This is the first time in the history of Singapore politics that we will be having a multi-candidate presidential race. The first presidential election (held in August 1993) saw just 2 candidates contesting, while Mr SR Nathan, our current president, was uncontested in the 1999 elections and will be completing his second term of office this 31st August.
The term of office for Singapore's president currently stands at 6 years. What are your views on the current length of term of office? Do you think the term of office should stay at 6 years? Or do you think it should be shortened? If so, how long do you think it should be shortened to? What about lengthening the term of office to more than 6 years?
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Which ungracious act irks you the most?
(7 July to 22 Aug, 2011)
Whether you are a home-grown Singaporean or a foreigner who has worked in the lion-city for a considerable period of time, you would most probably have experienced a fair share of ungracious behavior.
Do you feel annoyed when nobody gives up their seat in the bus or train? Infuriated when others do not give way to you on the road? Are you irritated when people talk loudly in public buses and trains or when somebody cuts the queue? Which particular act of ungraciousness irks you the most?
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Do you feel that university has equipped you with practical skills needed to survive in your job?
(23 May to 7 July, 2011)
So, you are a graduate fresh out of university and are trying your best to climb up the corporate ladder in your first job. Have you ever wished that you could turn back time and done a little more preparation for your first job while you were still in school?
Did you feel ready to impress in your first job? Or could you have done a crash course in Excel before you started? To put it simply, do you think that university has equipped you with not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills needed to excel in your first job?
Were the various courses, career development workshops and internships helpful? Or were you trained to be just exam-smart without having any real skill to offer to your prospective employer? We want to hear from you!
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The General Election 2011 is just round the corner! Which issue would be the key determinant to your vote this year?
(1 Apr to 23 May, 2011)
The Budget debate has just been concluded and now comes the fever for the upcoming General Election!
Ever since the redrawing of the electoral boundaries, there has been buzzing debate regarding issues like the sudden departures of key members of opposition parties and the fielding of younger candidates for the People's Action Party.
With voting just round the corner, we wish to also find out which are the issues that would influence your vote the most. For some, it would be the rising cost of living and taxes, while for others, public housing and the influx of foreign workers is the key determinant.
What would be the key issue influencing your vote?
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The Budget 2011 statement was recently delivered, which of the key initiatives do you think will benefit you the most?
(7 Mar to 1 Apr, 2011)
2010 has been an exceptional year for Singapore, where we saw GDP grow by a record 14.5% following two years of near-zero growth in midst of the subprime crisis. This piece of good news inevitably brings high expectations for this year’s budget, which was recently delivered in February this year by our Minister of Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Indeed, this year’s budget was filled with goodies, with the Government giving out a total of $6.6 Billion worth of benefits for households. A few of the one-off benefits given out include:
- Personal income tax rebate of 20%
- Child development credit
- Growth dividends
- U-Save + S&CC rebates
- Removal of radio and television licence fees
Which of the initiatives above do you think you would stand to gain the most from? Click here to find out the results! Share with us your views here!
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The recent revamp of Facebook profiles allows more employment information to be displayed. What are your views on this?
(9 Dec to 28 Feb, 2011)
According to Facebook creator, the recent changes to Facebook profiles are meant to “make it easier for users to tell their story – who they are, where they work, their life philosophy and the most important people in their lives”. These new features raise concerns on issues surrounding users’ privacy once again.
What are your views on these new features? Click here to find out the results! Share with us your views here!
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