Most employers are not considering adjusting their staff’s salary even as remote working has become a trend.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has fined 42 more companies for not following workplace safety regulations.
At the end of 2020, resident employment increased by 28,900, rising for the second consecutive quarter after growing 43,200 in 3Q.
Multi-ministry COVID-19 taskforce co-chair and education minister Lawrence Wong has said a total work-from-home arrangement is “not doable”.
Industries like Essential Domestic Services, Modern Services and Built Environment are most likely to hire new talent despite market outlook.
Under current safe management measures, peak-hour travel on public transport in January has risen by 11%, compared to November 2020.
Twenty-nine organisations from the Trade Associations & Chambers (TACs) have pledged their support for fair hiring and employment practices.
Though the overall unemployment rate is falling, hiring is not likely to surge in the short term.
In Singapore, as more employees head back to the office, giving them more flexibility over work arrangements can boost their mental well-being.
Senior minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said the country needs to raise the salaries of workers at the bottom of the ladder.
The country aims to tap into the Singapore workforce, instead of relaxing its foreign worker policy, says minister.
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) aided businesses by loaning S$17.4 billion (US$13.2 billion) last year, as many companies struggled because of the pandemic.
Workers who are not vaccinated will not need to have a change of job scope, says health minister.
The pact will allow both countries to conduct businesses with greater efficiency, increased trust, and reduced costs or digital barriers.
Out of the six leading economies in Southeast Asia, three countries are expected to expand in 2021, while others will struggle to recover.
Trade and industry minister Chan Chun Sing said equipping workers with skills for the future is crucial in managing wage disparity in the country.
The next tranche of payouts will be in March 2021, for qualifying wage increases in 2020.
Jobs and business are expected to adapt as government support taper off going into 2021.
Labour chief Ng Chee Meng said the job market is expected to show signs for optimism next year, but some sectors would still stay in a slump.
Programmes offered by SIT allow those already in the workforce to gain deeper skillsets and knowledge.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) said 91,340 job openings are available with most classified as long-term jobs.
Under an income relief scheme, some S$1.8 billion in contributions have been made to help those in need tide over the pandemic.
The management team from Ramada and Days Hotels by Wyndham Singapore shares insights on their organisational approach during the pandemic and beyond.
Businesses that are ISO certified means that their services, products, or processes adhere to a globalised standard.
Are Singapore companies ready to return to the workplace?
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is expecting digital banks to employ a “sizeable number of people”.
Whether organisations decide to return to the workplace or continue remote work in 2021, employees will be the key to success.
Employers may need to upskill or re-skill their foreign workers, especially in sectors where local staff are hard to employ.
Technology-enabled solutions, especially those using automation, will impact the majority of human resource (HR) roles in the near future.
A*Star researchers will provide technical expertise to companies and help mentor SIT interns.