Trends and challenges of developing human capital in Singapore: An analysis of current practices and future potentials

Human Resource Development International

Volumn 12, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 47-68

  Osman Gani, Aahad M ^a   Chan, Teng Heng ^a  

^a NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY   (Singapore)

Author keywords

Ageing workforce; Cross cultural issues; HRD trends and challenges; Talent retention; Technological changes

Indexed keywords

EID: 85016551576     PISSN: 13678868     EISSN: 14698374     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13678860802638834     Document Type: Article

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