Technology

What is the best programming language to learn this year?

Thinking of learning a new programming language? Choosing the right one will make a difference to your career this year. Find out which is the best programming language to give you a competitive edge in the career market.

Are you setting unrealistic and conflicting goals in the workplace?

Do you often find yourself setting unrealistic expectations for your staff? Whilst you may feel this is helping you to achieve better results, it may be having a detrimental effect on your staff and business success, both in the short-term and long-term.

6 reasons to establish a Shared Service Centre in Singapore

Singapore is emerging as a prime destination for shared service centres (SSCs). Robert Half asked five local finance leaders why companies are increasingly turning to Singapore to establish shared service centres to support their global networks.

Bad day at work? Make it better in 7 steps

Throughout one's career, everyone is bound to have a bad day at work. Some are predictable and some we don't see coming. Here are seven great tips to turn things around and alleviate some of the stress.

Public speaking won't kill you. In fact, it may boost your career prospect

When it comes to getting ahead professionally, excellent communication skills are crucial. From client training to management meetings, the ability to speak publicly comes up in all walks of business – and yet a huge proportion of workers are scared to stand up and take to the stage.

IT security in SMEs: Why your company could be a stepping stone for hackers

As larger companies increasingly invest significant sums in comprehensive IT security measures, under-prepared SMEs are left vulnerable and exposed. The calculating hacker - always scanning for chinks in the armour of big corporations - now looks at SMEs as a way to attack the larger vendors. Here are six ways to ensure the best possible defence against cyber-criminals.