NWC guidelines push for wage flexibility and business transformation alongside mandated pay increases
The National Wages Council recommends pay increases of 5.5% to 7.5% for lower-wage workers in Singapore and encourages employers to adopt flexible pay structures and upskill employees.
New Workplace Fairness Act establishes legal path for discrimination claims
Parliament passes key Bill, bringing Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Act closer to launch with stronger discrimination protections and dispute safeguards.
SMU Academy forges new learning pathways with polytechnics and ITE to fast-track workforce upskilling
New SMU Academy MOU creates credit exemptions and progression routes, empowering polytechnic and ITE graduates to advance quickly in higher education.
No AI boss: Employees in Singapore demand human leadership despite tech embrace
Employees in Singapore welcome AI as a workplace partner but draw the line at machine management, highlighting the need for human-centred leadership.
Singaporeans see better career growth at home, but job security worries persist
Despite global mobility options, many Singaporeans believe the best career growth lies at home, even as concerns over job security persist.
Half of Singapore’s new hires are overseas as organisations accelerate global expansion
As organisations expand abroad, lean HR teams are increasingly turning to AI and automation to manage complex global operations.
Career stagnation pushing one-third of employees to job hunt, ADP warns
ADP’s new People at Work 2025 report finds that visibility and support, not skills, are key to unlocking career growth.
Cracks in the system: Financial strain and payroll burnout threaten Singapore’s workforce
Half of Singapore’s workforce struggles financially, while payroll teams are overstretched, says Deel’s Karen Ng, underscoring the urgent need for payroll modernisation.
UOB commits to future-proofing workforce with major AI upskilling initiative
UOB is investing in bank-wide AI training, equipping employees with skills to thrive as automation and digital disruption accelerate.
The next era of HR: Why Singapore’s top leaders are rebuilding from the heart out
Secure your spot at CHRO Singapore 2025 and join HR leaders exploring AI, inclusion, and strategies for a future-ready workforce.
Singapore’s workforce battles burnout, highlighting need for stronger mental health support
Work-related stress affects roughly a third of Singapore’s workforce as the Ministry of Manpower pushes wider adoption of tools supporting mental wellbeing.
Graph intelligence: The new career GPS for Singapore’s workforce
From rigid career ladders to adaptive skill webs, graph technology is redefining career navigation and workforce planning.
The soul of the machine: Why human-led AI is the future of work
HR can unlock AI’s potential without losing humanity, says Milieu Insight’s Juda Kanaprach, by balancing technology with empathy and insight.
Purpose-driven and tech-powered: The new face of social services
As burnout rises, Anjan Ghosh of the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) says Singapore’s social service sector is rewriting the rules of talent with innovation at its core.
Singtel renews workforce training pact to strengthen AI skills across organisation
Singtel’s renewed training partnership with the Union of Telecoms Employees of Singapore (UTES) targets AI upskilling to prepare employees for evolving roles and industry demands.
When wellbeing moves to the boardroom: Rethinking leadership for sustainable performance
WorkWell Leaders’ Anthea Ong urges CEOs and boards to prioritise organisational wellbeing as new research confirms it is the strongest driver of performance.
Employers in Singapore take cautious hiring stance as global trade uncertainty persists
Singapore’s Q4 2025 hiring outlook softens to +20% as employers adopt cautious workforce strategies amid global trade uncertainties.
Beyond disruption: How top CHROs are shaping the workforce of tomorrow
CHRO Series Singapore with Indeed unites HR leaders to tackle disruption, GenAI adoption, and strategies for building future-ready, resilient workforces.
Organisations in Singapore brace for slower hiring and wage growth
Organisations face a cautious 2025 with slower hiring and wage growth expected as economic sentiment weakens, a Singapore Business Federation survey shows.
KPMG in Singapore blends AI with human touch to revolutionise talent acquisition
With AI handling routine tasks, KPMG saved 50+ recruiter days and raised candidate satisfaction to 88% in three months.
Gen Z’s “AI natives” demand a hybrid workplace
Growing up with AI, Asia-Pacific’s young workforce demands seamless technology integration without losing the human touch in every interaction.
The next big leap for Singapore’s leadership talent
Amid shifting rules across the globe, Singapore’s executives must move beyond regional comfort zones and step onto the world stage.
Policy shifts keep more seniors in Singapore’s workforce, study finds
Singapore’s higher retirement and re-employment ages are keeping more seniors at work, boosting employment rates and easing labour market pressures.
Singapore launches economic review with a focus on human capital
Singapore has launched a major economic strategy review, placing strong emphasis on empowering employees with future-ready skills and resilience.
Rethinking resilience: Hybrid work becomes a cornerstone for organisations globally
Mark Dixon of IWG says CEOs are embracing hybrid work to drive growth, cut costs, and build resilience amid ongoing economic volatility.
Asia-Pacific salary budgets inch up as organisations prioritise strategic talent investments
Strategic workforce planning gains traction as organisations prioritise targeted compensation, retention, and resilience across Asia-Pacific.
Hybrid work: A multi-billion dollar productivity catalyst for businesses
Allowing employees to work from flexible, local spaces as part of hybrid models could lift productivity by 11% in five years.
Organisations in Asia-Pacific prioritising skills over experience to build future-ready workforces
Organisations across Asia-Pacific are shifting to skills-based talent strategies to boost workforce agility, resilience, and future-readiness, Aon report finds.
Innovation and ownership: The cornerstones of COURTS Singapore’s enduring success
COURTS Singapore redefines talent strategy by cultivating a culture of ownership, innovation, and growth to drive long-term performance.
Singapore workforce more confident, but rising stress and falling job satisfaction create a widening rift
Singapore’s workforce feels more aligned and confident, yet surging stress and declining satisfaction point to mounting pressures on employee wellbeing.