Adecco World Cup enjoyment advice as the Cup Kicks-Off In South Africa
June 12, 2010
As the World Cup kicks-off in South Africa, Singaporeans are in for a TV Extravaganza!! But you’ll still need to balance work and play and plan for those late night games. Adecco’s Foong Wei Liang comments about this subject:
English News Clip at: (Watch ‘Video’): www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/1062602/1/.html
Or watch the Chinese News Clip at:
Live & Work At The White House!
May 12, 2010
US – The President and First Lady of United States find themselves spending more time with each other as they both “work at home” now.
When President Barack Obama was a legislator, and Michelle Obama was working in the corporate world, they were unable to bring their children to work on “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” unlike now, reported ABC News.
House economic adviser Austan Goolsbee, whose daughter attended the event, commented on the family-friendly perks of being a president, “You’ve got to do a lot of work, but they have a lot of events like this.”
The White House also has a wellness-oriented environment, with a swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, organic vegetable patch and accompanying health-conscious chefs.
[This article first appeared in Human Resources Online - http://humanresourcesonline.net/news/19657]
Malaysian Job Seekers Know What They Want!!
March 27, 2010
An Adecco Malaysia on-line survey has shown that salary and job satisfaction remain of key importance to job seekers in Malaysia – surprisingly at the expense of benefits provided by companies.
The survey, which was conducted on the homepage of www.adecco.com.my, asked job seekers what is most important to them when looking for a new position, giving three answers to choose from: Benefits, Job Satisfaction or Salary.
46% of those responding to the survey stated that salary is most important to them, while 44% stated that a job that would provide a high level of satisfaction is key to them. Only 10% stated that they considered the benefits offered by a company to be the most important factor.
Anna Koh, Assistant Branch Manager, Adecco Malaysia commented “The Malaysian job seeker of today is focused, well researched and most definitely investing in their future. It’s not surprising that the majority of job seekers want to command a good salary – but it’s refreshing to see that they are also prioritizing job satisfaction and being happy at work. These findings all point toward a more educated and balanced workforce of the future”.
What do you think?
The Story Of The Adecco Ang Pow!
February 1, 2010
Every year, Singapore artist Tung Yue Nang produces designs for the Adecco Ang Pow packets. These beautifully designed Ang Pow have become collectors items over the past eight years
Tung’s Baba & Nonya inspired designs capture the vibrancy of the Peranakan culture and express auspicious concepts such as abundance, career success and longevity.
The short film is the story of the Adecco Ang Pow
The Story Of The Adecco Ang Pow from Adecco Singapore on Vimeo.
Singaporean Kids Know What They Want! - Part 1
January 24, 2010
The Straits Times Razor TV takes to the streets and schools of Singapore to ask kids their thoughts on running the country and what they want to do when they grow up. These interviews were prompted by the recent Adecco Singapore kids interviews that showed that our kids are an ambitious and caring lot!
Adecco Talks To Singaporeans About The Job Market
October 29, 2009
An Adecco Singapore roving reporter takes to the streets of Singapore to talk to Singaporeans about job opportunities and their thoughts about the job market. Are they feeling optimistic, where is the growth and what would be their favourite job!
The interviews were conducted in various locations in Singapore throughout October 2009
Watch the film here!
Adecco Hits The Streets To Talk To Singaporeans About The Job Market from Adecco Singapore on YouTube.
Staying Healthy in the Workplace with Ben & Jon
October 9, 2009
We are know that being fit and healthy is a good thing - but what difference can it make to how you perform in the workplace?
In this short episode of the ‘Adecco Better Work Better Life Interview Series’ we talk with Ben Pulham & Jonathan Fong about work life balance and what individuals can do to better manage stress and to perform better in the workplace.
Ben and Jonathan are both elite athletes. Ben has been a professional athlete ranked as high as 53rd in the world and has been involved in endurance sport for the past 17 years. And Jon is one of a handful of qualified sports scientists in Singapore and has been in the triathlon scene for the past 14 years. They are both highly qualified to discuss and comment on the subject of work life balance. Enjoy!
Riding The Trike!
October 1, 2009
Adecco Singapore helped Google Southeast Asia find the ideal rider for their latest Street View invention - the trike – which will gather street-level images of public areas and national tourist treasures not accessible via cars and make them available via Google Maps.
Singaporeans can suggest where they would like the trike to be ridden during its stay in Singapore by submitting their ideas online at www.google.com.sg/svtrike by October 12, 2009.
Find out more about the Google Trike and its rider in this short video:
‘The Big Break!’ The Job Interview - A video on ‘how to’ and ‘how not’ to do it!
September 22, 2009
‘The Big Break’ is a new video series from Adecco Singapore designed to help the job seeker with tips and advice to help navigate the world of work. Each video will focus on a different topic relating to getting a new job or progressing in your chosen career. The videos are up beat and light-hearted!
In the first episode of ‘The Big Break’, Adecco takes a look at the job interview - what you should and should not do and how to get it right. There are useful tips and advice to help you in your next interview! Enjoy
Mummy’s A Winner!
September 15, 2009
Many readers of this blog will have seen Adecco sponsored Kim Clijsters pictured on the front page of ‘The Straits Times’ today (15th September) with the headline ‘Mummy’s A Winner’, along with extensive coverage inside on the sports pages.
Kim Clijsters and Adecco are in the news today!
Why? Because Adecco sponsored Belgian Kim Clijsters has just won the US Tennis Open following a remarkable comeback from retirement to win in New York and become the first mother to win a tennis Grand Slam since 1980 and the first unseeded player to win a tournament in the open era.
Kim defeated Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark (7-5, 6-3) in an action packed final and following her victory was joined on court by her 18 month old daughter - Jada - who helped her mother to hold the trophy high!
Kim told the crowd after her victory ‘We tried to plan her nap time a little later. It’s the greatest feeling in the world being a mother’. Adecco teamed up with Kim in July of this year with Kim commenting at the time “I am very excited about starting this partnership with Adecco as I return to competition and start my second professional career. Teaming up with Adecco gives me confidence in taking up the challenge of combining my career with my family life. I feel it is important to partner with a brand which understands people’s motivations, one that gives them the best advice and support to achieve a better working life.”
Congratulations Kim on a great return to your chosen career!