Some 29% of gig workers in Singapore work almost 60 hours a week
Around half of the 1,000 respondents of a recent survey said that they would leave the ride-sharing industry if there were job opportunities.
Singapore discourages incentive schemes tied to attendance
Enforcement action may be taken on employers who continue to implement attendance-tied incentive schemes from next year.
How organisations can plan their work transformation strategy
The Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) has developed playbooks to help SMEs in Singapore achieve digital and work transformation.
Singapore provides reskilling opportunities for older workers
Most of the people who have difficulty obtaining jobs are typically in their 50s and 60s and have educational qualifications below a diploma.
SIT’s holistic approach to education readies next generation of employees
SIT’s undergraduate degree programmes provide competencies beyond industry-relevant technical skills for students entering the workforce.
S$500 million support package for Singapore’s struggling sectors
Singapore’s 2022 budget will include a S$500 million (US$372 million) support package to help workers and businesses “still struggling” to recover.
Singapore managed to avoid higher unemployment in 2021
Government support ensured the unemployment rate hit 3.5% instead of 7.5% in 2021, said the country’s finance ministry.
Fresh grads in Singapore offered higher pay for full-time jobs
84% of fresh graduates were employed in full-time jobs within six months of completing their exams, an increase from 69.8% in 2020 and 81.7% in 2019.
Singapore reviews fair employment practices
Incentives that are based on employees’ use of sick leave will be deemed as “unfair practice”, says the Manpower Minister.
Less firms in Singapore tap into pandemic support
S$8.6 billion in loans was provided to 12,600 companies in 2021, compared to S$18 billion to 21,000 companies in 2020.
Recovery memo not needed to return to work in Singapore
Workers will not be required to present memos from general practitioners (GPs) to prove that they have recovered from COVID-19 infections.
Singapore companies urged to have business continuity plans in place
Businesses should have procedures for staff to work longer hours to cover the work of their colleagues as Omicron cases rise, said a tripartite advisory.
Singapore’s total employment rebounds in Q4 last year
Q4 of 2021 saw total employment growing 47,400 compared to the decline of 2,400 in the third quarter, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Hybrid work will be default for Singapore’s public employees
Hybrid working would likely become a permanent feature of the public sector workforce, according to the Office of the Clerk of Parliament.
Singapore expects to create over 17,000 new jobs over next five years
This is attributed to the fixed asset investments received in 2021, as well as the reopening of travel in the second half of the year.
Singapore urges firms to prepare for Omicron’s disruption to the workplace
Businesses, especially those providing essential services, should ensure robust business continuity plans like split-team arrangements.
Mapping the business transformation roadmap for Singapore’s F&B industry
The IHRP Playbook for Food Services highlights key human capital strategies and solutions adopted by companies in Singapore.
Success of flexible working depends on both workers and firms
Employers in Singapore have also been urged to clearly communicate their expectations upfront and manage appraisals fairly based on work outcomes.
Singapore warns against legislating WFH arrangements
The country believes that the approach to workplace flexibility should be inclusive, as remote working is not practical for all types of workers.
Singapore issued over $141,000 fines for workplace management breaches
These include asking employees to return to the workplace when they can work from home, and not implementing sufficient safe distancing measures.
Singapore’s jobless rate continues to fall
The overall unemployment rate fell to 2.5% in November from 2.6% the month before, statistics from the Manpower Ministry show.
Singapore’s professional services sector told to redesign jobs
Job redesign and employee well-being will be key to retaining employees, says Indranee Rajah, Second Minister for Finance.
Singapore’s economy grew 7.2% last year
Singapore’s economy grew 7.2% in 2021 – the fastest growth since 2010, rebounding from 2020’s recession.
More support urged for Singapore’s gig workers
It was also proposed that platform companies should provide a baseline level of coverage for work injuries sustained by these workers.
Singapore bars unvaccinated workers from workplace from January 15
Workers who are partially vaccinated will be granted a grace period of up till January 31 to complete their full vaccination regime.
Singapore extends COVID-19 recovery grant to December 31 next year
Applicants who did not receive support under the grant this year can receive up to three tranches in 2022 should they meet the requirements.
Singapore doles out over S$400 million under Jobs Support Scheme
Supporting the wages of over 380,000 local workers, this brings the total amount of JSS support to over S$28 billion since the scheme was introduced.
Returning to the workplace with confidence
Microsoft’s Return to Workplace solution is helping to create a safe and productive work environment in a resilient and digitally inclusive Singapore.
Singapore’s resident employment grew in Q3
Resident employment grew by 19,100 in Q3 but, at the same time, non-resident employment fell by 21,500, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
WFH no longer default arrangement in Singapore
From January 1 next year, up to 50% of employees who can work from home will be allowed to return to the office.