Businesses in Singapore continue to be hit hard by COVID-19
Robinson is the latest high-profile company to cease operations in Singapore at a time when unemployment is on the rise.
Special Task Force committee set up to help Malaysian workers in Singapore
The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the jobs of many Malaysians working in Singapore.
Digitalisation tops R&D agenda for Singapore
More funding will be set aside to develop digital economy, said Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.
Singapore residents least confident about job security in Southeast Asia
Residents in Singapore are also the least optimistic when it comes to economic recovery in the next six months.
9 in 10 employees in Singapore see urgent need to reskill
A survey by UOB also showed that older workers in Singapore are more worried about losing their jobs and becoming redundant in the job market.
More help for Singapore companies to retain employees and pay salaries
The latest tranche of payouts in the Jobs Support Scheme is designed primarily to help employers pay the wages of about 1.9 million local employees.
Employers may cut wages to save jobs, says National Wages Council
Companies in Singapore have been given the green light to temporarily cut wages to avoid and minimize retrenchments.
Singapore to implement “Right to Disconnect” law?
Besides reducing the risk of burnout, a “Right to Disconnect” law can also help to improve productivity, argued a Labour Minister in Singapore
Economic contraction slows down in Singapore
The phased reopening of the economy following Singapore’s circuit breaker is helping the recovery efforts of some sectors.
Job vacancies in Singapore’s retail sector not picked up
Only 21% of the job and training opportunities available in the retail sector since April this year have been taken up, says Singapore’s MOM.
Let us work from home, say Singapore workers
A survey commissioned by the Straits Times highlighted that the majority of Singapore’s workforce do not wish to return to the office.
Less than a third of job vacancies placed in Singapore
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat believes the system needs to be improved to better match job candidates to job vacancies.
Singapore’s jobless rate surpasses global financial crisis’ high
The Southeast Asia nation’s all-time highest unemployment rate remains at 4.8% during the SARS outbreak in September 2003.
SMEs in Singapore offered flexibility in loan repayment
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has moved to allow SMEs facing cashflow difficulties to defer their loan repayments until 2021.
Professional services sector in Singapore saw more than 5,000 jobs openings since April
The Ministry of Manpower also reported that 9,000 opportunities were offered in the same period.
Singapore to allow more workers to return to workplace
More employees will be allowed to return to the office subject to capacity limits, although work-from-home remains the default mode of working.
Singapore won’t run out of jobs, says Minister for Trade and Industry
Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing said Singaporeans should not worry as there are 3.5 million jobs for 2.5 million locals.
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore, hiring started
The company, who has offices in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand, sees Singapore as a strategic location to expand its presence in Southeast Asia.
Singapore Airlines Group to retrench about 4,300 employees
SIA CEO said it is the “hardest and most agonising decision”, and that the retrenchment will be done in a fair and respectful manner.
Worst yet to come for Singapore as more layoffs expected
The economic outlook remains uncertain and Singapore has yet to feel the full economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Prudential helps organisations build employee-first culture
The company is also introducing a new Group Early Critical Illness coverage this month, which is designed to provide payout for early stage critical illnesses.
More than 5,000 Singaporeans retrenched in first half of 2020
Manpower Minister Josephine Teo also revealed there were 90,500 unemployed Singaporeans and permanent residents as of June this year.
Aon forms coalition of companies to help economic recovery
The coalition will collaborate to outline a set of guidelines for businesses and communities to help restart the economy safely.
Singapore businesses continue to face economic uncertainty
While confident that they can tide over the pandemic, most businesses in Singapore acknowledge the challenges facing them.
MOM working ‘doubly hard’ to stamp out discrimination against locals
The MOM is stepping up their scrutiny and enforcement actions against employers in Singapore who blatantly practise discrimination.
MOM to raise salary criteria for Employment Passes and S Passes
Minister for Manpower Josephine Teo said the adjustment is to enable firms to access the manpower they need while ensuring a strong Singaporean core.
Keeping companies and their employees agile and responsive in Singapore
WSG has continued to help mid-career employees in Singapore transition to new careers.
224,800 workers in Singapore affected by cost-cutting measures
The three most common cost-cutting measures are adjustments to monthly salary components, no-pay leave and shorter work weeks.
Over 4,600 jobs offered by Singapore start-ups
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) also revealed the top five jobs that are offered in its weekly jobs situation report.
Zoom opens data centre in Singapore, plans to hire more locals
The latest Singapore data centre, which is its first in Southeast Asia, brings its total to 18 sites globally.