Singapore increases wage subsidies for selected employees
The government will increase its funding from 50% to 75% for resident employees with gross monthly wages up to S$2,500.
Singapore workers found more opportunities for re-employment
Many workers who lost their jobs
were able to find new employment within six months due to the availability of positions.
Job vacancies in Singapore hit record high in Q1’2022
Resident employment rose in growth industries like financial and professional services, but fell in consumer-facing sectors.
Singapore’s investment in ICT to benefit SMEs
As more cloud-based services and smaller system projects are put out, barriers of entry for SMEs are lowered, said the government.
More women in Singapore return to the workplace
While the number of female workers has continued to rise, about 260,000 women aged 25 to 64 remain outside the labour force.
Building workforce resiliency key for Singapore
It is essential to attract the right foreign workforce who will bring in the skills to complement the local workforce, said the Manpower Minister.
Singapore’s unemployment levels holds steady at 2.2% in April
The Ministry of Manpower expects unemployment to stay low amid a tight labour market and high demand for workers.
Singapore plans more attractive and flexible workspaces
Such workspaces will support innovation and consider the new needs of businesses and workers in the future economy.
Lim Swee Say named as new Chairman of NTUC LearningHub
The former Manpower Minister of Singapore will lead NTUC LHUB’s ongoing initiatives in upskilling and uplifting the Singapore workforce.
Employee welfare crucial to improve population’s health
The workplace is a very important part of people’s social circles, and a natural touchpoint to encourage habit changes, said Singapore’s health minister.
HRM Asia Readers’ Choice Awards 2022: Nominations now open!
Asia’s biggest awards for HR and HR technology solutions providers is making an eagerly anticipated in-person return this year.
More employees in Singapore received wage increases in 2021
Total wage growth rebounded to pre-pandemic levels as businesses in the country continued their economic recovery.
Adopting a skills-based approach to define job fit and competencies
A tight labour market is prompting the upskill and reskill of employees to meet manpower needs, and is providing more opportunities for jobseekers.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 4
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is presenting Asia’s largest virtual HR technology marketplace, featuring some of the biggest tech brands.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 3
The ASEAN Future of Work conference headlines Day 3 of HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 as attention turns to shaping the future of work in ASEAN.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 2
From May 11-13, HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will be presented virtually, offering a lineup of global and regional HR leaders.
Asia’s HR community rethinks workforce and workplace strategies
The in-person HR Tech Festival Live saw Asia’s HR community come together to discuss the role of HR in today’s world of work.
HR Fest Awards 2022 crowns the best of HR in Asia
The winners of HR Fest Awards 2022 were announced at a live awards ceremony during HR Tech Festival Live.
Singapore employers can decide on flexible work arrangements
Employers retain the right to decide on flexible work arrangements (FWAs) based on their operational needs.
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022: What’s happening on Day 1
Kicking off HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 is HR Tech Festival Live, the first in-person HR event to be held in Singapore.
Singapore to set up guidelines for flexible work arrangements
Flexible work arrangements are the way forward, especially as they help more women and mature workers participate in the labour force.
AIC empowers employees to transition to hybrid work
Tan Kwang Cheak, CEO of the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) in Singapore, discusses the organisation’s Work Away from Office (WAO) strategy.
Return. Refresh. Reimagine: The future of workforce management
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022 will bring Asia’s HR community together to discuss key workforce issues and challenges.
Singaporeans view work-life balance as more important than salary
A sense of fulfilment and work-life balance matter more than salary when picking a job, said respondents to a recent survey.
Layoffs in Singapore a record low in first quarter
As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, the number of retrenchments fell to 1,300, or 0.6 per 1,000 employees from January to March.
Creating Asia’s largest HR technology marketplace
HR Tech Festival Asia 2022, which is taking place from May 10-13, will feature the biggest and most innovative HR tech brands in the market today.
Singapore continues transition to new modes of work
A tripartite model is helping employers and workers adapt to changes, including flexible work, said the Manpower Minister.
Regional partnership to bolster digitalisation of MSMEs
The Philippines and Singapore will also address how MSMEs in emerging markets continue to be underserved.
Singapore strives to improve skills training for workforce
To stay competitive, the country’s employer’s bodies have been urged to effectively communicate their skills training needs to training institutions.
Fewer workers in Singapore prefer working from home than before
Last July and August, 34% of workers said that they felt that working from home on most days was the new normal, but this fell further in April 2022.