This really nails it for the coffin - Singapore takes 16th Spot in IMD World Talent Report

[Choo Yao Chuen]

Singapore takes 16th spot in IMD World Talent Report, Government & Economy - THE BUSINESS TIMES

SINGAPORE has dropped six places when compared to its 2005 ranking in IMD's new annual World Talent Report, and is now in 16th place. It was ranked 17th last year. The ranking assesses a country's ability to develop, attract, and retain talent for companies that operate there.

The ranking reflects three key factors: the country's investment and development in home-grown talent, its ability to retain local talent and attract those from overseas, and its readiness to fulfil market demands with the available talent pool.

While some of the 20-plus indicators measured are statistical, others are drawn from an IMD opinion survey of 4,300 international executives.

The 2014 IMD World Talent Ranking is led by Switzerland (1st), Denmark (2nd), Germany (3rd), Finland (4th) and Malaysia (5th).

 

[derrickgoh]

With the number of foreign "talents" flooding the street, are you surprised?

I'm sure you did not need some stupid report to tell you that sing govt does NOT give a sh*t about locals.

 

[Mobbyland]

I am more worried about Malaysia scoring higher..

 

[cancer81]

well we are squabbling over whether PAP withheld documents during town council handover and if gahment purposely dun give more $ to a Town council who refuses to collect council fees from residents...

who cares abt this kind of thing? Your friendly WP MP?

 

[cancer81]

one has to read the darn thing to gain some insight

Switzerland (8.65), Finland (8.45), Singapore (8.17), Canada (7.85) and Ireland (7.62) lead the way in the fit
between the educational system and the needs of a competitive economy. New Zealand (7.32) and Australia
(7.23) close the top 10 in this criterion. Singapore (8.36) tops the table in science in schools (sufficiently
emphasized). Malaysia (6.98), UAE (6.77), Hong Kong (6.53) and Taiwan (6.47) reach the 5th to 8th spot
(respectively). While Japan (6.26) closes the top 10, Germany (5.75) comes 18th.
The top 5 for the University education (fulfil the needs of a competitive economy) criterion is Switzerland
(8.68), Canada (8.19), Finland (8.16), Singapore (8.10) and Denmark (7.73). Malaysia (6.90), Sweden (6.54) and
Norway (6.41) rank 14th, 19th and 21st respectively. Switzerland (8.38), USA (7.93) and Singapore (7.86) top the
management education (meets the needs of the businesses) indicator. Malaysia (7.28) closes the top 10 while
Sweden (6.71) ranks 16th and the United Kingdom (6.16) 28th. Luxembourg (8.63) leads the way in the
availability of language skills followed by Denmark (8.60), the Netherlands (8.49), Switzerland (8.42) and
Finland (8.20). While Singapore (7.93) and Sweden (7.89) round up the top 10, Norway (7.78) ranks 12th,
Malaysia (7.52) 15th and Germany (6.93) 19th.

this is pulled from the report, which does indicate that we are still doing something right with education. Heck, u dun get ranked along side the Swiss and the Finns for doing a lot of wrong in education.

Given the furore over immigration, we have begun to punch ourselves in the gut since the 2011 elections.

BACK TO SQUABBLING OVER TOWN COUNCIL ARREARS!!

 

[koxinga]

With the number of foreign "talents" flooding the street, are you surprised?

I'm sure you did not need some stupid report to tell you that sing govt does NOT give a sh*t about locals.

But did you actually read the report in the first place to conclude that this is because two things are related/to the FT policy?

 

[wind79]

SINGAPORE has dropped six places when compared to its 2005 ranking in IMD's new annual World Talent Report, and is now in 16th place. It was ranked 17th last year.

So basically we have improved 1 rank from last year... Don't be so negative, look at the positive side!

 

[superman]

one has to read the darn thing to gain some insight



this is pulled from the report, which does indicate that we are still doing something right with education. Heck, u dun get ranked along side the Swiss and the Finns for doing a lot of wrong in education.

Given the furore over immigration, we have begun to punch ourselves in the gut since the 2011 elections.

BACK TO SQUABBLING OVER TOWN COUNCIL ARREARS!!

While its true that Singapore ranking is still high but it also shows other country are overtaking us.

 

[Hermanoschicken]

We were six feet under a long time ago.

 

[xrubiksx]

So basically we have improved 1 rank from last year... Don't be so negative, look at the positive side!

haha..yeah..cant expect all other countries to remain stagnant over the years..at least Singapore still has some improvements