SINGAPORE, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Singapore remains the fourth
most attractive location in the world for high-flying professionals
from all industry sectors to relocate to, says a new report. It was
the top Asian location, increasing its lead over rival Hong Kong, which came eighth.
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The Global Professionals on the Move 2013 report,
published by global specialist recruiter Hydrogen, shows
Singapore as a great location for
expats to move to, offering highly developed industries and an
excellent quality of life. Singapore emerges as a global technology
hub.
Simon Walker, Hydrogen's Managing
Director for Asia, said, "With an
exceptionally well-educated and motivated workforce, Singapore is an innovative country. It is
producing tech entrepreneurs and engineers who are creating much of
the high tech industry of the future. Professionals are able to
build a career in a cutting edge region."
The rising value of Asian professionals with international
experience is a new feature of the global market in professional
skills. Asians who have worked away from home, and whose home
countries are now becoming economic powerhouses, have become
prized, as they combine international experience with an
understanding of local culture and customs. Countries across
Asia including Singapore are tempting this talent home, with
a variety of incentives.
The report is based on a survey of over 2,000 professionals in
ninety countries conducted by ESCP Europe. Key findings of the
report, which looks at the experience, attitudes and priorities of
highly qualified, high earning professionals with regard to working
abroad, were:
- 83% of respondents who had relocated said it accelerated their
personal development;
- 77% said it benefitted their career prospects;
- 72% said it enhanced their salaries;
- 43% said family would be their main potential barrier to
relocating;
- 12% thought there were no barriers to relocating at all (up
from 4% last year).
The full report can be found at
[http://bit.ly/11QbhSD]
About Hydrogen Group:
Hydrogen is a global specialist recruitment business, placing
exceptional, hard to find candidates in over 70 countries. Our
joined up practices combine international reach with local
expertise and specialist knowledge.
Whilst many recruiters are location focused, Hydrogen believes
the best way to deliver service to its clients and candidates is to
base our offering around these practices, which cover both
Technical & Scientific (Power, Mining, Oil & Gas and Life
Sciences), and Professional Support Services (Business
Transformation, Finance, Legal, Trading & Advisory and
Technology).
Contact: Jermaine or Rani at Flame PR
+44(0)203-357-9740 / +44(0)7947-541814, email
hydrogen@flamepr.com