Singapore prepares for employees’ return to office
About 97% of the labour force have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with about 75,000 workers still unvaccinated as of December 5.
Nine businesses in Singapore double paid paternity leave from 2022
Fathers who work in these firms will be able to enjoy four weeks of paternity leave, an increase from two weeks under current regulations.
Singapore identifies core skills required for selected sectors
The “priority skills” workers need to have for the next three years are in the key growth areas of the digital, green and care sectors.
HR playing a key role in building sustainable enterprises
IHRP’s “The People Behind People Forum” recognises the contributions of Singapore’s HR community to wellbeing and business continuity.
SIT’s Work-Study Degree offers a win-win pathway for Inspire-Tech
Inspire-Tech shares how they have benefitted from participating in the Work-Study Degree pathway offered by the Singapore Institute of Technology.
Shaping workforce learning in a transformed workplace
Gerald Gan, Head of Institute of Business Excellence, NTUC LearningHub, explains why gaining adaptive skills is critical for employees to stay relevant.
Singapore’s resident employment rate rises to above pre-COVID levels
The employment rate for residents rose to 67.2% in June this year, up from 64.5% last year, and higher than the pre-pandemic level of 65.2% in June 2019.
Redefining the role of the CHRO in a changing world of work
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore highlighting how CHROs can help develop human-centric leadership in 2022.
Singapore suffered significant employment losses due to COVID-19
By Q3’21, the total number of people employed had fallen by 196,400, of which 113,500 jobs were lost during the circuit breaker period in Q2’21.
CHROs paving the way for organisational success
The CHRO Online Series continues December 2 with CHRO Singapore examining the critical roles CHROs play in driving organisational success.
Singapore to cut support for businesses as COVID-19 curbs eased
Wage support to businesses in sectors hit hard by the pandemic, such as F&B, retail, and tourism, will be lowered from 25% to 10%.
Singapore’s workforce urged to transform to face new job challenges
As the labour market changes, it should serve more employees by expanding its reach and addressing workers’ holistic need, said Singapore’s Deputy PM.
Unpaid leave await unvaccinated public officers in Singapore
Medically eligible public officers who opt to remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 may be asked to take unpaid leave.
ISCA advances the digital transformation journey in Singapore
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants highlights what it takes for organisations to advance their digital transformation journey.
Singapore sees net gain of 30,000 newly registered companies
Between March last year and September 2021, more than 73,000 business entities ceased operations, while nearly 103,600 were formed.
Singapore to raise retirement and re-employment ages
The retirement and re-employment ages for employees will be progressively raised under the law to enable older Singaporeans to continue working.
How CHROs can help build the future organisation
HRM Asia’s CHRO Online Series 2021 continues November 18 with CHRO Malaysia re-examining the role of HR leaders in the future organisation.
Lower-wage workers in Singapore to get pay increase
Workers with gross monthly salaries of up to S$2,000 (US$1,482) should get a 4.5% to 7.5% raise of between S$70 (US$51.9) and S$90 (US$66.7).
Singapore’s resident employment increased in Q3
The Manpower Ministry (MOM) said the labour market saw a rise in resident employment and fewer retrenchments compared to Q2.
Unvaccinated workers in Singapore could lose their jobs
From 1 January 2022, workers who refuse to disclose their COVID-19 vaccination status will be treated as unvaccinated.
113,000 workers in Singapore still unvaccinated
About 113,000 working people remain unvaccinated in the country, out of which only a small portion are not medically fit for the COVID-19 vaccination.
Unvaccinated workers not allowed back to the workplace in Singapore
From January 1 next year, only those who are vaccinated will be allowed back to the workplace, or if they have tested negative for COVID-19.
Singapore rolls out S$640 million support package for businesses
Businesses in select sectors significantly affected by tightened COVID-19 measures will receive a 25% wage support under the Jobs Support Scheme.
S$13 million recovered in employee claims in Singapore
Employees who made claims for salary arrears and compensation for wrongful dismissal in the last financial year recovered S$13 million.
Singapore sets up job opportunities in HR for workers with disabilities
The programme will commence in the first quarter of next year, and will support up to 30 training and job opportunities.
Singapore’s unemployment rate falls to 2.7% in August
The overall unemployment rate in August fell by 0.1 percentage point to 2.7% month-on-month, due to a temporary easing of labour demand.
Singapore recovers US$266 million from overpayment of wage subsidies
The government has recovered S$361 million (US$266 million) from 4,862 firms to remedy overpayments in the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS).
Employment of older workers in Singapore rose in 2020
The employment rate of workers aged 55 to 64 has held steady at over 67%, despite the pandemic, says Singapore’s Manpower Minister.
Workers in Singapore with positive ART test must work from home
If their jobs do not allow them to work from home, then employers must treat the period of absence as paid sick leave, said authorities.
Singapore reverts to work-from-home as default again
As COVID-19 cases continue to spike, work from home (WFH) will be the default for all employees who are able to do so.