Less educated young employees in Singapore lack training opportunities
Employers in Singapore are more likely to financially support the training needs of employees who are more educated, a new study has found.
Reimagining HR strategies to create new paradigms of people and work
Speakers at the Reimagine Theatre during HR Tech Festival Asia 2023 will highlight the challenges and opportunities posed by the evolving world of work.
Cost of rental making Singapore a less attractive proposition for business
More organisations are considering moving their operations out of Singapore due to rising operating costs, according to EuroCham.
Defining workplace discrimination in Singapore
Legislation is being crafted to ban workplace discrimination but concerns have been raised over its clarity and how it will impact employers.
Singapore to probe employers misclassifying employees
This is to prevent instances where employees may be terminated but rehired by employers looking to reduce costs, said the Ministry of Manpower.
Employees in Singapore value digital skills over green skills
Cultivating a sustainability culture and offering upskilling opportunities can encourage employees from all job roles to drive sustainability initiatives.
Singapore’s youth unemployment hits 24-year low in 2022
Singapore’s youth unemployment rate fell due to changes in job preferences and education priorities, according to the Ministry of Manpower.
Transforming mental healthcare and wellbeing across Asia
IHH Healthcare has invested in Intellect, with the firms co-developing and customising programmes to support total wellbeing across the region.
Building a distributed workforce for organisational success
Jane Lee, Head of Asia-Pacific Sales at Remote, highlights the importance of building a global talent marketplace to attract and retain the best talent.
Singapore considers re-employment support for retrenched employees
The scheme aims to ensure that jobseekers find jobs that most accurately match their skillset and offer the best growth opportunities.
Empowering HR teams to build a more supportive work culture
Many HR professionals in Singapore are experiencing burnout and need more mental wellbeing support from their organisations, according to a new survey.
Fostering an inclusive and resilient job market in Singapore
Employees in Singapore have been encouraged to prioritise their career development by improving their skills to stay competitive and relevant.
Services 2030 strategy to create more job opportunities in Singapore
The launch of the Professional Services Industry Transformation Map 2025 will help to grow talent in Singapore’s professional services sector.
More help on the way for employees in Singapore
Singapore is considering initiatives and schemes that will provide wide-ranging support and opportunities for employees in the country.
HMGICS names Alpesh Patel as VP to drive Industry 4.0 innovation
In his new role, he will be tasked with developing cutting-edge intelligent manufacturing innovation platforms using Industry 4.0 technologies.
Randstad Singapore appoints new Country Director
Maxim van Damme will strengthen Randstad’s commitment to build sustained relationships with customers, talent, and employees in Singapore.
Why organisations must build resilience for uncertain times
Ceridian’s Rob Squires explains why organisations need a culture of change-readiness that is flexible enough to handle a variety of disruptions.
More job opportunities available for fresh graduates in Singapore
Nearly 94% of university graduates in Singapore secured employment within six months of graduation in 2022, of which 87.5% were full-time roles.
Foster a sustainable future: Reflecting ESG values in the workplace
Ng Ying Yuan, COO for Group Human Resources, DBS, shares the bank’s commitment to sustainability and how this has won buy-in from employees.
APAC led strong global hiring trends in 2022
Global hiring grew across many regions in the world, with the majority of job roles designed to be performed remotely, according to a new Deel report.
Building workplace resilience by embracing employee wellbeing
Speaking with HRM Asia, TTSH’s Lek Jie Ying highlights how the hospital is helping employees overcome the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Singapore enhances workforce inclusion and training support
Increasing paternity leave and establishing a new entity to support employee training are among the measures announced in Singapore’s Budget 2023.
Improving career resilience and management in Singapore
In response to workplace changes, the government is continuing to work with various stakeholders to find ways to improve employee resilience.
Organisations in Singapore not quite ready to embrace the metaverse
While business leaders acknowledge the potential benefits of the metaverse, concerns remain over issues such as skills training, privacy, and costs.
More employees in Singapore working beyond retirement age
31% of Singapore residents aged 65 and above are employed, with the majority earning less than S$2,500 (US$1,885) monthly.
Platform workers in Singapore to be protected against injury
A new advisory committee has been form to develop policies for work injury compensation and address key operational issues faced by platform workers.
More employees in Singapore chose to change jobs in 2022
The rise in career mobility is attributed to more employment opportunities and is most prevalent among employees aged 30 and below.
Singapore’s total employment grows for fifth consecutive quarter
While hiring sentiments remain positive, momentum in the labour market is expected to ease, says the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Singapore strengthens fair employment guidelines
Employers are encouraged to consider employees’ cultures, values, and beliefs in any activities, programmes or policies that are not work-related.
Employees in Singapore seek new employment opportunities in 2023
Employees are also recognising the importance of upgrading their skills and learning new ones to expand their career options.