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Singapore has long drawn international professionals with its thriving economy, top-notch infrastructure, and opportunities to launch a career. However, in order to be eligible for an Employment Pass (EP), foreign professionals now have to meet more stringent salary requirements as the country improves its work visa regulations. Beginning January 1, 2025, professionals in the finance industry will need to make at least S$6,200 per month, while new EP applicants must make at least S$5,600 per month in non-financial sectors. The objective? to guarantee that foreign workers enhance Singapore’s domestic workforce rather than replace it. Employment Pass Minimum Salary: 2025 Updates…

Disability advocate and former Royal Navy Commander and barrister Penny Melville-Brown, has achieved another milestone in a life of incredible accomplishment having been recently elected as chair of her local beekeeping branch in Hampshire. Penny was still serving in the Navy when her sight started to fail, a health challenge that she refused to let hinder her ambition. She went on to launch a new career running her own business, as well as holding a wide range of public appointments and roles in voluntary organisations. She has since won an international prize for blind people, cooking around the world and…

Staying productive at work can be a significant challenge with the myriads of distractions and interruptions employees face daily. From the constant barrage of emails and Microsoft Teams notifications to an endless stream of meetings, workplace efficiency often takes a hit. Rasmus Holst, Chief Executive Officer of the employee development platform Zensai, shares his insights on tackling the biggest productivity killers in the workplace, helping you focus, and creating an effective work atmosphere. Silence Non-Essential Notifications Social media and smartphones are major distractions in the workplace, constantly pulling attention away from important tasks. To combat this, Holst advises switching off…