More employment opportunities for workers with disabilities in Singapore
Interest in companies to hire workers with disabilities has risen by 30% since this August, driven largely by the service sectors.
Equipping workers with in-demand skills a priority for Singapore
This comes as the world is facing uncertainties, from geopolitical tensions to inflationary pressures, which affects the employment market.
HRM Asia congratulates Reader’s Choice Awards 2022 winners
Some of Asia’s best HR and HR tech solution providers were recognised at the in-person HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022.
Exploring flexible employment for retired workers in Singapore
To enable more older adults to continue to contribute to the economy, a mindset shift for employers is needed.
Employees in Singapore urged to identify career opportunities
The government plans to utilise data and artificial intelligence (AI) to generate personalised career insights for workers.
Total employment in Singapore expected to stagnant
Although employment grew in Q3’2022, global conditions are likely to create an uncertain labour market in the coming months.
Singapore plans to double number of certified HR professionals by 2025
As workplace fairness guidelines become law, more HR professionals are needed, says Member of Parliament Patrick Tay.
Singapore firms find talent retention and reskilling schemes most relevant
Besides schemes that help train and retain employees, firms also applied for programmes that have helped them digitalise and adopt technology.
More flexibility needed to encourage gig workers to contribute to pensions
Bringing the informal workforce into formal pension systems has been a question facing pension systems around the world.
Singapore plans to upgrade workforce reskilling programmes
The government plans to enhance its reskilling programmes to better meet the needs of mature and mid-career workers.
Singapore launches roadmap to bolster skills of tech workforce
5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and analytics were identified as tech trends that will create high job demand in the near future.
Staying competitive in the modern workplace
By investing in employee skills development, SkillsFuture Singapore is helping employers to create a productive workforce to grow and succeed.
Gig workers in Singapore to receive more protection
Recommendations to improve the working conditions, as well as physical and financial health of gig workers, are expected to be finalised soon.
Singapore’s jobless rate in August falls to six-year low
While the unemployment rate has fallen below pre-pandemic levels, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has cautioned against looming economic uncertainty.
Singapore seeks more flexibility in hiring of elderly employees
There is concern that a law that protects senior employees from dismissal due to age may lead to unconscious bias.
Hybrid workplace can boost women’s workforce participation
Singapore President Halimah Yaakob has encouraged employers to institute family-care leave to allow workers to care for their families.
Skills development key to maintaining employee job security
31% of Generation X workers in Singapore between ages 42 and 57 are worried about losing their jobs if they fail to keep up with digital transformation.
Singapore ramps up health screening for gig workers
First piloted by the Health Promotion Board in 2019, the programme will now cover another 7,000 workers by 2024.
All in a day’s work: How fathers can balance family and work
Singapore’s Centre for Fathering is advocating for family-friendly workplace policies that can create happier families and more productive employees.
Business and workforce transformation in Singapore
Two new programmes offer SMEs the chance to push ahead with digitalisation to improve productivity, optimise operations and lower operation costs.
Hybrid meetings leave employees in Singapore feeling disconnected
59% of employees said hybrid meetings would be more effective if all participants could contribute and speak equally.
Future of work relies on talent networks and continuous learning
To support lifelong learning, employers, workers, institutions, and students in Singapore are encouraged to adopt new mindsets and roles.
Employment continues to rebound in Singapore
While employment is strong, companies are advised to hedge against market uncertainty by reskilling employees and offering flexible work.
Is Singapore ready for a 4-day workweek?
Employers and employees should adopt a “flexible mindset” on a four-day workweek, said Gan Siow Huang, Minister of State in the Manpower Ministry.
Singapore amends job ad rule to streamline recruitment process
The government has reduced the job advertising duration under the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) from four to two weeks.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: Last days to vote!
Make your vote count as HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022 recognises the best HR solutions and service providers in the market today.
Mental wellbeing a concern for young employees in Singapore
Youths in Singapore are also concerned about their employability and having the right skills to succeed in the workplace.
Redefining the role of HR leadership in reshaping work
More than 170 HR and business leaders discussed topics like modern HR mindsets, flexible work and employee wellbeing at HR Leadership Series: Live.
Establishing hybrid leadership in today’s changing world of work
The first instalment of HR Leadership Series: Live will shed light on strategies that will shape the way organisations work in 2023 and beyond.
Gen Zs in Singapore plan to relocate for work
An ADP report found over 51% of workers aged between 18–24, and 43% between the ages of 24–34, have planned or considered relocation for their jobs.