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A Partnership between Humans and Robots
We can't deny that technology has completely changed the way we live and work. Over the years we have seen a proliferation of Digital Platforms with the...
Key points from this year’s 2018 budget speech
Budget 2018 comes amidst a backdrop of three broad shifts. First: the shift in global economic weight towards Asia; second, the emergence of new...
Digital Disruption: How SMEs can Adapt to Change
We have been hearing all over the news in recent years of 'digital disruption'. But what does this actually mean and what are the implications for SMEs?
Business...
6 useful Government Grants and Schemes for SMEs since 2018
This article was updated on 27 March 2020.
This article covers the new and latest updates on grants for SME in Singapore - such as...
How an efficient digital filing system can help to improve your...
Are you feeling like your internal operations are in a mess, and records of past conversations are only found in emails or through WhatsApp...
Speed up Payroll Processing with Time Attendance System
In a bid to improve workforce productivity, these are the questions that would probably run through the minds of HR professionals and business owners...
Rethinking the way we Reward Employees
Updated on: 7 January 2021
We've crossed the New Year and it's the best time for businesses to begin reflecting on how they can better adapt...
How to increase efficiency in the workplace?
Improving workplace efficiency and productiveness is about helping employees work smarter, not harder. Better efficiency also ensures that you are taking the necessary measures...
Why HR Standardisation Is Important
Watch this fascinating interview with Brad Jacobs where he shares his experience and learnings from managing not 1, 2 but 5 billion dollar companies....
InvoiceNow (Peppol E-Invoicing)
InvoiceNow is a nationwide electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) solution that facilitates the direct transmission of digital invoices across diverse financial systems. The sender and recipient...
The role of Human Resource Management Systems (HRMS)
HRMS is an employee data management system comprising leave, claims, manpower scheduling, attendance, particulars self-service, performance appraisal. In Singapore, government grants are available for...
Turning the Hate-Hate relationship between Employees and HR around
You almost never hear any employee exclaim: ‘ I love HR and what they do for us!’. It’s hard to appreciate HR when the...
Updated Payroll Software Critical to Business Continuity
As we've observed rapid changes in corporate infrastructure and regulations over the years, many businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to keep up. With one...
What makes OpensoftHR better?
At OpensoftHR, we take pride in serving our customers well. We recently sent out an email asking existing clients to give reviews and that...
Striking Work-Life Balance beyond the Glass Ceiling
It is often a rare sight that we see women in powerful roles like that of being the Chief Executive Officer(CEO), or on the advisory...
6 Reasons Why Telegram Is Great For Customer Service
Telegram is a messaging & voice over IP service, with a focus on speed and security. You can send messages & exchange photos, videos,...
3 Ways To Calm Yourself Down at Work (for free!)
Sometimes the work day can get a tad too stressful and we may need a little extra help when it comes to calming down. Good...
3 Essential Accounting Standards Every Singapore Company Should Know
Financial reporting and auditing standards are related to fostering transparency and reliability in financial statements. In Singapore, adherence to these standards is vital for...
Infusing Humanity into Human Resources
This video "Putting the human back into human resources" was presented by Mary Schaefer, a HR consultant whose clients include Fortune 500 companies. Mary...
A Truly SME-friendly Payroll Software
Opensoft Payroll is an easy-to-use payroll software designed to handle standard to complex payroll needs of small and medium-sized companies (SME). It is compliant...
Speed up Payroll Processing with Time Attendance System
In a bid to improve workforce productivity, these are the questions that would probably run through the minds of HR professionals and business owners...
How to: Spot & Prevent Fraud in your HR Department
You may have come across this Straits Times article: Former HR exec jailed 4 years for cheating firm of S$454,000 using ex-employees’ payroll details,...
Unlocking Flexibility: 7 Essential Flexible Work Arrangement features and benefits with...
You may have come across the recent news that all companies in Singapore are required to have a Flexible Working Arrangement plan in place...
The Prevalence of Presenteeism at Work
Updated on: 7 January 2021
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic have revealed one fact - that is, most businesses can continue to operate even...
How SMEs can Attract Talent
According to the latest Randstad Workmonitor research, it has been found that 73% of Singaporean employees have indicated their preference for working in large,...
Key Takeaways for Businesses in Singapore’s Budget 2020
The Budget that was recently announced on 18th February has rolled out several key initiatives in favour of enabling business continuity amidst the ongoing...
HRMS for Better Data-Driven Business
Using Data to Drive Business
Successful businesses know the importance of understanding their customers. This is why they invest in data solutions to gather and...
End of IRAS Submission via AIS Offline Applications on December 2022...
No more AIS Offline Applications submissions from YA 2023
IRAS has announced that the AIS Offline Applications (including the Validation & Submission Java Application) will...
Petty Cash 101
Despite its name having been derived from the french word ‘petit’, translated ‘small’ in english, Petty Cash serves great importance in all businesses for day to day expenses encountered by its employees.
How you can improve your employee satisfaction?
These days, the trending term in the HR world is ‘employee engagement’. Employee engagement is the extent to which employees feel passionate about their...
What you should note when Hiring Contract Workers
Attract the Best Contact Talents
In recent years we have seen a rise in the number of contract workers within the pool of employed talents....
COVID-19 Support Package – 50% off Mobile Time Attendance Application
With the recent development of COVID-19, there is an increasing need for businesses to look into implementing flexible work arrangements as part of their...
Information Security in the Workplace: 9 Great Tips To Secure Your...
In today’s digital age, protecting your business, customers, and employees from cyber threats should be taken seriously. With sensitive information at stake, implementing robust...
Infographic: Pros and Cons of your existing Payroll Process
This infograpic helps you to weigh the pros and cons of typical payroll processing methods used by businesses in the world.
The purpose of this...
Why the Office Space Matters
The interiors of an office space is more often than not, overlooked by managers and HR when devising strategies for improvements in employee engagement...
No, Customer is not Always King
We've all heard the common phrase that "Customer is King" in the business world. Technically this would imply holding customers in the greatest regard...
What’s new: AIS-API Service for IRAS Income Tax Submission
Under the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS), it is compulsory for businesses with 5 or more employees or who have received the "Notice to File Employment...
Tips for Motivating Different Generations of Employees
It is essential that for any business to succeed, it has to start from its people. However, there is no ‘one size fits all’...
Email Security Best Practices At Work: Implement These 4 Key Tips...
In today's interconnected digital landscape, many in the workplace are constantly sending back and forth emails on a daily basis. Therefore, ensuring the security...
The Road Ahead for HR is Workforce Analytics
Do you often find yourself questioning why good employees are leaving? What activities are successful in motivating your employees and promoting career growth &...
More SMEs embarking on e-leave technology to reduce paperwork
With OPENSOFT e-LEAVE, companies can go paperless with their leave application workflow, allowing all staff to self service for leave matters. Employees can check...
How to value employees at work? 11 steps to help your...
When a deserving employee is heard and appreciated for their contributions to the company, they will feel valued.
Here are 11 steps you can...
The future of (Virtual) HR
The role of the HR professional is changing in response to the war for talent. In this video, Dr. Dave Ulrich explains why the...
Blockchain HR Technology: How It Has Revolutionised HR Software
In the dynamic landscape of human resources (HR) management, technological innovations continuously reshape traditional practices. Among these advancements, blockchain technology stands out as a...
From Offline to Online: HAS Industries’ HR Digital Transformation
When it comes to any company's HR digital transformation, it can seem overwhelming to make the switch from offline to online, especially when you...
What are the characteristics of an effective team in the workplace?
Have you ever felt like each of the people you interviewed seemed like A-star employees during the interview, but when you put them together...
How payroll mismanagement can destroy your business
The process of payroll largely involves the payment of salaries to employees for the work they do in a company. Seems pretty simple right?...
3 Time Management Hacks that Work
Do you find yourself at the end of the day exhausted and feeling unproductive despite having worked around the clock?
Wish to accomplish more in...
9 Tips for a Successful Employee Onboarding Experience
Onboarding is a marathon and not a sprint - rushing employees through the process can backfire. Giving your new hires the time they need...
A Case on Employee Disengagement
According to a recent study conducted by Workday and IDC, it would seem that employees in Singapore are mostly optimistic and excited about entering a digital...
6 Ways to Minimise Risks to your Health at the Workplace
The current outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019, has caused much worry and panic...
Big changes to HR in Singapore post-pandemic
What’s next for HR in Singapore?
The year 2021 has impacted people and businesses all over the world in more ways than one. In the...
Tax reporting of employee’s remuneration
Tax Reporting of Employee's Remuneration.
In this video course, you will learn about tax reporting of employee's remuneration. This course will address the following:
Frequently-asked...
The (uncomfortable) truth of HR and leadership development
Quackery and pseudoscience can be very dangerous. Not only in medicine but also in human resources. Alarmed by the nonsensical ideas of Transactional Analysis,...
How SMEs can cope with the impact of COVID-19
As the spread of COVID-19 continues on, countries around the world are implementing drastic measures to contain the Coronavirus.
In times like these, businesses especially...
Benefits of a progressive workplace culture
The benefits of a strong progressive workplace are many. You will find the workplace would have a friendly working environment, a culture of open...
How you can benefit from the OpensoftHR Customer Service Portal
Do you prefer to chat instead of call? Can't get through to us right away over the phone during peak season? Are you clearing...
