Ministry of Manpower
The Ministry of Manpower is a ministry of the Government of Singapore which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of labour policies related to the workforce in Singapore.
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Singapore sees slower employment, lower retrenchments in 2024
Singapore sees slower employment, lower retrenchments in 2024
Resident employment in higher-skilled sectors also grew in the last quarter.
Singapore’s old-age support ratio nearly halves after 10 years
The labour force participation rate for younger individuals also declined.
Singapore launches Overseas Markets Immersion Programme
This aims to provide firms some funds to send Singaporeans overseas for career development.
Proposed bill to strengthen protection against workplace discrimination
It is expected to be enforced by 2026 or 2027.
Employment growth doubles in Q3 as resident and non-resident hiring rises
Advanced estimates show that employment grew by 24,100.
MoM underscores tripartite efforts to safeguard workers following Dyson layoffs
The ministry urges companies to work with unions.
CPF Special Account for members 55 and older to close by January 2025
The Parliament has passed the CPF (Amendment) Bill.
Most expats in Singapore unaffected by tighter salary rules
The city-state is tweaking the balance in favour of locals by hiking aliens’ wage thresholds.
Workplace discrimination in S'pore falls to 6% in 2023
However, fewer employees who experienced discrimination sought help.
6 in 10 high earners in Singapore work for foreign-owned firms
Twenty per cent (20%) of firms in Singapore are foreign-owned.
COTD: Retrenched employees rise in Q2 amidst business restructuring efforts
The number of retrenched employees in Q2 was 3,270.
S Pass and EP holders decline in Q2
Tougher policies attributed to decline.
Gig workers to get housing, retirement adequacy with new bill
If passed, it will take effect on 1 January 2025.
Singapore sees stronger employment growth in Q2 2024
The number of employed individuals rose by 11,300.
Singapore jobs market expands in Q1 as more residents land jobs
Vacancies rose to 81,900 in March from 79,800 at the end of last year.
Singapore to enhance safety and retirement for gig workers
The country will become the first in the world to introduce such measures.
Gov't to roll out support scheme for retrenched workers late 2024
The government is finalising the details of the scheme.
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