SINGAPORE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an evolving job market that increasingly values unique human competencies, more than nine in ten business leaders (34% very important, 60% somewhat important) consider strong thinking skills important in their decision to hire candidates for their organisation, with nearly all (47% very important, 49% somewhat important) viewing thinking skills as crucial for augmenting or supplementing employees' technical skills in the face of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI).
With nine in ten business leaders (45% very important, 51% somewhat important) placing the importance for all employees to be equipped with a basic level of thinking skills, regardless of their industry or job role, nearly all (44% strongly agree, 52% somewhat agree) agree that combining thinking skills with technical skills enables employees to take on higher-value roles in a technology-driven world.
However, more than four in five of them (28% to a large extent, 57% to a moderate extent) acknowledge that there is a gap in thinking skills in their organisation to a certain degree. Despite this, less than half of business leaders (43%) have sent their employees for thinking skills training in the past year, citing a lack of clear metrics or tools to measure progress in thinking skills development (41%), inconsistent understanding or definition of what constitutes effective thinking skills (38%), and difficulty in tailoring thinking skills training to suit diverse roles or departments (38%) among the key challenges they face.
These are some of the key findings from NTUC LearningHub's Special Report 2024 on Thinking Skills in a Digital Age, which investigates how thinking skills complement technical skills to build a resilient workforce capable of navigating the complexities of the emerging digital economy. Based on a survey involving 200 business leaders, the report also explores the transferability of thinking skills across industries and roles, underscoring the need for training to enhance workers' adaptability and career prospects.
Despite ongoing challenges, half of business leaders (41%) believe that combining thinking skills with technical skills is essential for maximising human capital in their organisation, where they place equal importance on a range of thinking skills such as problem-solving (12%), strategic thinking (11%), critical thinking (10%), analytical thinking (10%), and logical thinking (10%). As such, nearly four in five of them (24% very likely, 54% somewhat likely) are likely to send their employees for training in thinking skills, with more than half of business leaders (55%) intending to send their employees for training in thinking skills within the next six months.
Additionally, thinking skills can help employees navigate career transitions and advancements, keeping them relevant and employable as technology evolves, as corroborated by nearly all business leaders (40% strongly agree, 57% somewhat agree).
Commenting on the report's findings, Mr Amos Tan, Chief Core Skills Officer, NTUC LearningHub, says, "In today's fast-paced and tech-driven workplace, success hinges on the effective augmentation & application of technical expertise and thinking skills. The interplay among these skills enables employees to tackle challenges, adapt to changes, and make calculated decisions, especially as technologies like AI become integral in the workplace. For instance, strong problem-solving, critical and creative thinking allow employees to purposefully steer generative AI systems to produce optimal and accurate outputs. Also, while AI can process data quickly and predict outcomes based on patterns, offer insights or recommendations, at the same time when combined with human's strategic and critical thinking, AI helps decision-makers interpret these insights within business contexts and nuances, guiding decisions that align with the organisation's values and goals. As the demand for thinking skills grows, so does the skills gap and this underscores the vital need for comprehensive training in thinking skills. Arming employees with thinking skills not only boost organisational productivity but enhances individual career resilience and allows employees to unlock new opportunities for career growth."
To download the Special Report 2024 on Thinking Skills in a Digital Age, please visit https://www.ntuclearninghub.com/media/research-reports/2024/Thinking-Skills. To find out more about the courses, training, and grants, please contact NTUC LearningHub at www.ntuclearninghub.com.
About NTUC LearningHub
NTUC LearningHub is the leading Continuing Education and Training provider in Singapore which aims to transform the lifelong employability of working people. Since our corporatisation in 2004, we have been working with employers and individual learners to provide learning solutions in areas such as Infocomm Technology, Generative AI & Cloud, Healthcare, Retail & Food Services, Employability & Literacy, Business Excellence, Workplace Safety & Health, Security, Human Resources & Coaching and Foreign Workers Training.
To date, NTUC LearningHub has helped over 29,000 organisations and achieved more than 2.6 million training places across more than 2,900 courses with a pool of about 900 certified trainers. As a Total Learning Solutions provider to organisations, we also forge partnerships to offer a wide range of relevant end-to-end training. Besides in-person training, we also offer instructor-led virtual live classes (VLCs) and asynchronous online learning. The NTUC LearningHub Learning eXperience Platform (LXP) — a one-stop online learning mobile application — offers timely, bite-sized and quality content for learners to upskill anytime and anywhere. Beyond learning, LXP also serves as a platform for jobs and skills development for both workers and companies.
For more information, visit www.ntuclearninghub.com.
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9 in 10 business leaders say thinking skills are vital for hiring and growth in a tech-driven workplace
9 in 10 business leaders say thinking skills are vital for hiring and growth in a tech-driven workplace
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The holiday season is just around the corner, and Samsung Malaysia is kicking it off with its Year-End Promo (YEP) Campaign from 1 November 2024 to 31 December 2024. This is the opportunity to upgrade your home entertainment and appliances at discounted prices, while also scoring some fantastic freebies worth up to RM1,999[1] when you purchase selected products.
During this campaign period, customers can enjoy promotional prices on a range of TVs, audio-visual, and digital appliances. On top of that, with every qualifying purchase of selected products, you may redeem a specific free gift[2], such as Samsung's Music Frame, a Samsonite 20" luggage[3], or a Stanley Quencher Tumbler[4] with every qualifying purchase!
But that's not all! With the purchase of selected products, customers can also collect the AI Icon points which can be used to redeem TNG eWallet credits worth up to RM800[5], adding even more value to your Year-End purchases. Be sure to check the list of eligible products in the appendix below to take advantage of this offer.
The redemption period for the promotion runs from 1 November 2024 – 15 January 2025, so make sure to redeem your TNG credits before the deadline[6]!
Audio Visual (AV) 2024 Year-End Purchase with Purchase (PWP) Promotion[7]
Customers who purchase any selected items listed in Appendix 1 to 3 will also be eligible for a Purchase-with-Purchase (PWP) promotion on selected Samsung sound devices[8]. With this offer, you can enhance your home entertainment experience by adding a sound device at an exclusive price[9]. Check out the list of selected sound devices and their exclusive PWP prices below.
Promotional AV Products
Recommended Retail Price of PWP Item (RM)
Promo Price for PWP Item (RM)
Q-series Soundbar
HW-Q990D/XM
6,499
4,999
Q-series Soundbar
HW-Q930D/XM
4,999
3,699
Q-series Soundbar
HW-Q800D/XM
3,999
2,999
Q-series Soundbar
HW-Q700D/XM
2,999
2,299
Lifestyle Soundbar
HW-S801D/XM
2,999
2,699
Sound Tower
MX-T70/XM
1,999
1,699
Sound Tower
MX-ST50B/XM
1,699
1,299
Digital Appliances (DA) 2024 Year-End Purchase with Purchase (PWP) Promotion[10]
With every purchase of selected Samsung vacuum cleaners, you'll unlock an exclusive Purchase with Purchase (PWP) deal as listed below.
Promotional DA Products
PWP Item
Recommended Retail Price of PWP Item (RM)
Promo Price for PWP Item (RM)
Bespoke Jetâ„¢ Plus Premium
VS20B958F3B/ME
Jet Dual Brush (VCA-TABA95)
399
299
Bespoke Jetâ„¢ Plus Pet
VS20B95823W/ME
Slim LED Brush (VCA-SABC95)
499
399
Spray Spinning Sweeper (VCA-WBA95/GL)
599
399
Jetâ„¢ 75E Multi
VS20B75AER4/ME
Clean Station (VCA-SAE903/ME)
699
399
Jetâ„¢ 65 Pet VS15A60AGR5/ME
Clean Station (VCA-SAE903/ME)
699
399
AI Icon Point Promotion: The More You Buy, the More You Save![11]
Samsung's AI Icon Point Promotion makes it even easier to save this holiday season. Here's how it works:
AI Point(s)
Bonus TNG eWallet Credit (RM)
5 AI points
500
6 AI points
600
7 AI points
700
8 & above AI points
800
For more information on the campaign, please visit: https://www.samsung.com/my/offer/season-of-gifting-2024
[1] First come first served basis, and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
[2] First come first served basis, and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
[3] Will be provided in random colours, subject to availability.
[4] Will be provided in random colours, subject to availability.
[5] First come first served basis, and while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.
[6] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[7] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[8] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[9] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[10] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[11] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[12] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
[13] While stocks last. Terms and Conditions apply.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
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APPENDIX 1
Category
Model Code
RRP (RM)
SmartThings (YES / NO)
AI Icon Point
Free Gift
Free Gift RRP (RM)
TV
QA85QN900DKXXM
46,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA85QN800DKXXM
32,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA75QN900DKXXM
30,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA75QN800DKXXM
24,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA85QN87DAKXXM
20,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA85QN85DBKXXM
18,599
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA75QN87DAKXXM
13,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA75QN85DBKXXM
11,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA65QN87DAKXXM
9,899
YES
2
Tumbler
199
TV
QA65QN85DBKXXM
8,299
YES
2
Tumbler
199
TV
QA98Q80CAKXXM
33,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA65Q80DAKXXM
7,099
YES
2
TV
QA85Q70DAKXXM
14,199
YES
3
Tumbler
199
TV
QA75Q70DAKXXM
10,199
YES
3
Tumbler
199
TV
QA65Q70DAKXXM
6,199
YES
2
TV
QA85Q60DAKXXM
10,999
YES
3
TV
QA75Q60DAKXXM
6,799
YES
2
TV
QA77S95DAKXXM
32,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA77S90DAEXXM
28,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA65S95DAKXXM
17,999
YES
3
Tumbler
199
TV
QA65S90DAKXXM
15,999
YES
3
Tumbler
199
TV
QA85LS03DAKXXM
19,799
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
QA75LS03DAKXXM
12,399
YES
3
Tumbler
199
TV
QA65LS03DAKXXM
8,399
YES
2
TV
UA98DU9000KXXM
23,999
YES
3
Music Frame
1,999
TV
UA85DU8000KXXM
8,999
YES
2
Tumbler
199
TV
UA85DU7000KXXM
8,299
YES
2
Tumbler
199
TV
UA75DU8000KXXM
5,199
YES
2
Tumbler
199
TV
QA55LS03DAKXXM
6,199
YES
2
TV
QA55Q70DAKXXM
4,999
YES
2
TV
QA85Q65DAKXXM
10,999
YES
3
TV
QA75Q65DAKXXM
6,999
YES
2
TV
QA65Q65DAKXXM
4,699
YES
2
TV
QA55Q65DAKXXM
3,699
YES
1
TV
QA65Q60DAKXXM
4,499
YES
2
TV
QA55Q60DAKXXM
3,699
YES
1
TV
QA50Q60DAKXXM
3,299
YES
1
TV
UA65DU8500KXXM
3,699
YES
1
TV
UA55DU8500KXXM
2,999
YES
1
TV
UA65DU8000KXXM
3,599
YES
1
TV
UA55DU8000KXXM
2,899
YES
1
TV
UA75DU7000KXXM
4,899
YES
1
Tumbler
199
TV
UA65DU7000KXXM
3,399
YES
1
TV
UA55DU7000KXXM
2,699
YES
1
TV
UA50DU7000KXXM
2,399
YES
1
TV
UA43DU7000KXXM
1,799
YES
1
APPENDIX 2
Category
Model Code
RRP (RM)
PWP Price (RM)
SmartThings (YES / NO)
AI Icon Point
Free Gift
Free Gift RRP (RM)
AV
HW-Q990D/XM
6,499
4,999
YES
2
Tumbler
199
AV
HW-Q930D/XM
4,999
3,699
YES
2
Tumbler
199
AV
HW-Q800D/XM
3,999
2,999
YES
2
-
-
AV
HW-Q700D/XM
2,999
2,299
YES
2
-
-
AV
HW-S801D/XM
2,999
2,699
YES
2
-
-
AV
MX-T70/XM
1,999
1,699
YES
2
-
-
AV
MX-ST50B/XM
1,699
1,299
YES
1
-
-
APPENDIX 3
Category
Model Code
Model
RRP (RM)
Promo Price (RM)
SmartThings (YES / NO)
AI Icon Point
Free Gift
Free Gift RRP (RM)
Refrigerator
RS62T5F01B4/ME
SBS
9,399
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Refrigerator
RH62A50E16C/ME
SBS
6,599
-
NO
Luggage
1,499
Refrigerator
RF59CB0T08A/ME
FDR
7,999
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Refrigerator
RF59CB0T03P/ME
FDR
7,999
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Refrigerator
RS63R5591B4/ME
SBS
5,999
5,499
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RS57DG4000B4ME
SBS
4,199
-
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RF48A4000M9/ME
FDR
4,799
3,799
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RF48A4000B4/ME
FDR
4,999
4,099
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RB45DG600EB1ME
BMF
3,699
3,399
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RB50DG632EB1ME
BMF
4,399
4,099
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RT62K7005BS/ME
TMF
4,199
3,599
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RT53DG7A64B1ME
TMF
3,699
-
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RT47CB66448CME
TMF
3,399
-
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RT47CB66448JME
TMF
3,399
-
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RT47CB664422ME
TMF
3,399
-
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RT47CB66448AME
TMF
3,399
-
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Refrigerator
RT42CB664412ME
TMF
3,199
-
YES
1
-
-
Refrigerator
RT42CB66443VME
TMF
3,199
-
YES
1
-
-
Refrigerator
RT42CB6644C3ME
TMF
3,199
-
YES
1
-
-
Refrigerator
RT42CB66443PME
TMF
3,199
-
YES
1
-
-
Refrigerator
RT38CB66448AME
TMF
3,199
-
YES
1
-
-
Refrigerator
RT47CG6444B1ME
TMF
3,199
2,899
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RT42CG6444B1ME
TMF
2,999
2,699
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RT38CG6444B1ME
TMF
2,799
2,499
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RT35CG5442B1ME
TMF
2,599
2,149
NO
-
-
Refrigerator
RT31CG5022B1ME
TMF
2,399
1,999
NO
-
-
Washing Machine
WD21T6500GV/SP
Drum
7,999
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Washing Machine
WD17T6300GP/SP
Drum
5,799
4,399
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WD13BB944DGBFQ
Drum
5,699
-
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WF24B9600KV/FQ
Drum
6,899
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Washing Machine
WF17T6000GW/FQ
Drum
4,999
3,999
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WW13BB944DGMFQ
Drum
4,799
-
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WW13BB944DGBFQ
Drum
4,799
-
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DF10A9500CG/FQ
Air Dresser
8,799
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Washing Machine
DV90BB9440GMFQ
Dryer
4,499
-
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV10BB9440GBFQ
Dryer
4,699
-
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV17B9750CV/FQ
Dryer
7,499
-
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Washing Machine
WD12DB8B85GBFQ
Drum
5,299
3,999
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WD12DG5B15BBFQ
Drum
4,599
3,599
YES
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WA23A8377GV/FQ
Top Load
3,699
3,399
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WA19CG6886BVFQ
Top Load
3,499
2,499
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WA17CG6886BVFQ
Top Load
3,099
2,149
YES
1
-
-
Washing Machine
WA15CG5745BDFQ
Top Load
2,649
1,949
NO
-
-
Washing Machine
WA13CG5745BVFQ
Top Load
2,449
1,799
NO
-
-
Washing Machine
WA12CG5745BDFQ
Top Load
2,099
1,749
NO
-
-
Washing Machine
WA11CG5745BYFQ
Top Load
1,949
1,499
NO
-
-
Washing Machine
WW10T634DLH/FQ
Drum
3,449
-
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV90T6240LH/FQ
Dryer
3,999
-
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WW10TP44DSX/FQ
Washer
3,899
-
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV90T8240SX/FQ
Dryer
4,199
-
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WD25DB8995BZFQ
Drum
14,999
12,999
YES
6
Luggage
1,499
Air Conditioner
AR10BYEAAWKNME
WindFree
2,639
2,439
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Air Conditioner
AR13BYEAAWKNME
WindFree
2,939
2,739
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Air Conditioner
AR18BYEAAWKNME
WindFree
4,239
3,939
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Air Conditioner
AR24BYEAAWKNME
WindFree
4,839
4,439
YES
2
Tumbler
199
Air Conditioner
AR10BYFAMWKNME
WindFree
2,239
2,039
YES
1
-
-
Air Conditioner
AR13BYFAMWKNME
WindFree
2,539
2,339
YES
1
-
-
Air Conditioner
AR18BYFAMWKNME
WindFree
3,839
3,539
YES
2
-
-
Air Conditioner
AR24BYFAMWKNME
WindFree
4,339
4,039
YES
2
-
-
Air Purifier
AX46BG5000GSME
Air Purifier
2,199
1,999
YES
1
Tumbler
199
Vacuum
VS20B958F3B/ME
Stick
4,199
3,499
NO
Tumbler
199
Vacuum
VS20B95823W/ME
Stick
3,899
3,199
NO
Tumbler
199
Vacuum
VS20C852FTB/ME
Stick
2,899
2,249
NO
-
-
Vacuum
VS20B75AER4/ME
Stick
1,999
1,799
NO
-
-
Vacuum
VS15A60AGR5/ME
Stick
1,549
1,399
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MC35R8088LV/SM
Convection
1,959
1,899
NO
Tumbler
199
Microwave Oven
MC35R8088LC/SM
Convection
1,959
1,899
NO
Tumbler
199
Microwave Oven
MC28A5135KK/SM
Convection
1,199
-
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MG30T5018CV/SM
Grill
799
779
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MG30T5018CK/SM
Grill
799
779
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MG30T5018CP/SM
Grill
799
779
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MG23T5018CK/SM
Grill
639
619
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MG23T5018CP/SM
Grill
639
619
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MS32DG4504AGSM
Solo
699
649
NO
-
-
Microwave Oven
MS20A3010AL/SM
Solo
309
259
NO
-
-
APPENDIX 4
Category
Model Code
Combo
RRP (RM)
Promo Price (RM)
SmartThings (YES / NO)
AI Icon Point
Free Gift
Free Gift RRP (RM)
Washing Machine
WF24B9600KV/FQ
Washer + Dryer Set
6,899
12,999
YES
3
Luggage
1,499
Washing Machine
DV17B9750CV/FQ
7,499
3
Luggage
1,499
Washing Machine
WW13BB944DGMFQ
Washer + Dryer Set
4,799
7,499
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV90BB9440GMFQ
4,499
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WW13BB944DGBFQ
Washer + Dryer Set
4,799
7,599
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV10BB9440GBFQ
4,699
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WW10TP44DSX/FQ
Washer + Dryer Set
3,899
6,899
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV90T8240SX/FQ
4,199
2
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
WW10T634DLH/FQ
Washer + Dryer Set
3,449
6,499
YES
3
Tumbler
199
Washing Machine
DV90T6240LH/FQ
3,999
2
Tumbler
199
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Samsung Year-End Promo 2024: Big Savings, Free Gifts, and More!
