Categories: upskilling

25 June 2024 07:01

Workers in Singapore embrace AI and prioritise skills growth amid rising workloads and an accelerating pace of change: PwC's 2024 Global Workforce Hopes & Fears Survey

Almost half of workers in Singapore (47% vs 45% globally) say their workload has increased significantly in the past year, as around two-thirds (68% in Singapore vs 62% globally) say the pace of change at work has increased over the same timeOne-third in Singapore (34% vs 28% globally) say they are very or extremely likely to switch employer in the next 12 months – a higher proportion than during

5 June 2024 14:52

Uplifting data literacy and transformation in the logistic sector with new executive certificate programme

For immediate release, Singapore, 5 June 2024 - SMU Academy, the professional training arm of Singapore Management University (SMU), in collaboration with PwC Singapore and The Logistics Academy (TLA), today announced the launch of Executive Certificate in Successful Data Transformation for the Logistics Sector. This industry-specific programme is designed to equip about 60 professionals each year

11 December 2023 17:36

Prioritising audit quality, transparency, accountability and talent development in ushering in a new era of audit: PwC’s transparency report 2023

For immediate release - SINGAPORE, 11 December 2023 – Today, PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2023 (FY23).
Building on The New Equation strategy, the firm sets its sights on ushering in a new era of audit, leveraging its human-led and tech-enabled approach to deliver impactful and quality audit outcomes. The report highlights the firm’s commi

9 May 2023 09:30

PwC launches Asia Pacific Marketplace to help clients accelerate digital transformation

For immediate release - Singapore, 9 May 2023 – Digital transformation for businesses is more than a buzzword. However, the question is no longer whether digital can provide value, but rather how it can increase resilience and agility, and reduce cybersecurity and data privacy risk in an increasingly complex business and operating environment.
In response, PwC has embraced an asset-based servic

15 November 2022 09:21

PwC’s transparency report reaffirms firm’s commitment to audit quality, sustainability and upskilling

For immediate release - Singapore, 15 November 2022 – Today, PwC Singapore launches its Transparency Report, for the financial year ended 30 June 2022 (FY22), showcasing the firm’s commitment to maintaining audit quality and transparency. The report describes the policies, systems and processes for ensuring audit quality; the results of key quality monitoring programmes and reviews; and the firm’s

8 September 2021 07:01

PwC’s climate targets validated by SBTi

SBTi Validation Affirms PwC’s approach and timeline to achieve net zero 2030 commitment Commitment includes a 50% absolute reduction in business travel emissions
Singapore, September 8, 2021 — Today, PwC announced it received validation for its science-based targets and reaffirmed its commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
The Science Based Targets initiati

7 June 2021 10:32

Pandemic has accelerated digital upskilling, but key groups still missed out - PwC survey

While 51% of workers in Singapore say their digital skills improved during the lockdown, data shows unequal access to career and training opportunities

27 September 2019 11:46

PwC study finds Singaporeans are second most anxious about the future impact of technology on their jobs

Over half (54%) of Singaporean workers think it is likely that their role will be made obsolete or be significantly changed by automation over the next 10 years. Amongst the 11 countries surveyed, French workers are the most nervous or scared about the future impact of technology on their jobs (20%) followed by Singaporeans (18%) and British (18%)