Singapore making progress in narrowing gender pay gap
From 2018 to 2023, Singapore saw a significant reduction in the gender pay gap as more women entered PMET roles.
Balancing employer and employee needs in the ever-changing workplace
Rob Squires, VP and Head of Sales for Asia and Japan, Dayforce, shares key findings from Dayforce’s 14th annual Pulse of Talent report.
Unlocking human capital potential amidst economic flux
Employment Hero’s 2024 Sentiment Report illustrates the optimism and resilience of SMEs, and offers guidance for strategic growth.
Not ready to retire? Employees in Singapore have the choice to work
By 2030, the retirement and re-employment ages will be increased to 65 and 70 respectively, and employees who choose to stay employed must be supported.
Female employees in Singapore can expect more support in 2024
Besides fighting workplace gender discrimination, new legislation will also offer more opportunities for women to find themselves back into the workforce.
Fresh graduates in Singapore get paid more but fewer find jobs
A recent graduate employment survey has revealed a surge in fresh graduate salaries but a drop in securing full-time roles.
Finance professionals prioritise D&I in career choices
AI’s increasing integration in finance roles signals a transformative phase, reflecting evolving dynamics in the industry’s landscape.
Singapore Budget 2024 consolidates skills-based economy
Employees will be given more opportunities to upskill and reskill, while investment in technologies such as AI will drive new innovation capabilities.
Singapore unveils SkillsFuture overhaul and Workfare enhancements
Budget 2024 is focusing on skills training and income support, and empowering employees to meet the economic challenges and opportunities ahead.
Can tech be the answer to hospitality industry’s manpower crunch?
As Singapore’s tourism rebounds, how can the hospitality industry tackle labour shortages and maintain guest satisfaction?
Why Singapore is a global destination for digital nomads
With more talent travelling in from overseas, Singapore remains attractive as a global destination for talented digital nomads.
Bridging the technological gap to create a more inclusive workplace
In supporting a diverse and intergenerational workforce, one of NTT Singapore’s key initiatives is to reskill and upskill older employees in technology.
Making innovation purpose-fit for an inclusive and accessible world
Organisations can do more to complement government efforts in creating a more inclusive, accessible society for PWIDs in Singapore.
More support called for retrenched employees in Singapore
Anticipating layoffs to increase in 2024, the NTUC and SNEF have called for more assistance for employees in transition to their next job.
Singapore outlines guidelines on non-compete clauses
The guidelines aim to complement existing frameworks while emphasising fair treatment for retrenched employees.
Singapore’s job market shows resilience with hybrid work boost
Hybrid work is key in Singapore’s job landscape with 62% of employees in hybrid roles unlikely to leave in 2024.
Job switching hits six-year low in Singapore
Job stability prevails in Singapore as a decline in employee mobility spans all ages and industries, signalling a shift in career priorities.
Building female leaders of the future with mentorship
Developing successful mentorship programmes can help organisations enable a cycle of diverse leadership, especially for female employees.
Singapore labour landscape confronts challenges amid retrenchments surge
Retrenchment surged to 14,320 in 2023, doubling the previous year’s figure, though a Q4 decline hinted at sector-specific challenges.
How to win the talent war with employee engagement
Leaders are turning to new ways of engagement to attract new talent and cultivate existing ones for great workplace culture.
Online platform for lower wage employees in Singapore launched
The platform, known as the Progressive Wage Portal (PW Portal), will allow employees to see if their wages are concurrent with what is due to them.
Employees in Singapore want to leave their jobs after two years
Employees in Singapore are looking to switch employers after two years due to reasons like pay, better career progression, and lack of recognition.
More employees in Singapore seeking to upskill in 2024
Employees in Singapore are motivated to learn new things for the sake of their careers, as many are motivated by factors such as the rise of gen AI.
More employees in Singapore plan to leave current jobs
Seeking better work-life balance, salaries, and new career opportunities, more employees are open to leaving their current positions for new jobs.
Can air quality in the workplace affect your work quality?
Air quality at work does not just affect the health of employees, but also the ability to create solutions at work, new research from NTU shows.
Tech and finance jobs in strong demand for 2024 in Singapore
Top jobs in demand for 2023 and 2024 include finance, ICT, health and social services and professional services, say Singapore job experts.
Future-proofing talent: Redesigning jobs and HR in Singapore
In the second of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng delves into job redesign and talent strategies in Singapore’s workforce.
Singapore labour market shows signs of cooling as job vacancies decline
Job vacancies in Singapore dip to 78,400 in September 2023, down from 126,000 in March, with growth sectors playing a pivotal role.
CHRO Singapore: Elevating HR leadership for future-ready workforce
The evolving work landscape, technology, and organisational culture were key topics HR leaders discussed at CHRO Singapore.
Building a future-ready workforce to address talent challenges
In the first of a 2-part article, Workforce Singapore’s Julia Ng discusses talent challenges and strategies for workforce transformation.