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Transport, logistics, and automotive sector to lead employment in Q1 2025
Transport, logistics, and automotive sector to lead employment in Q1 2025
The energy and utilities sector has the lowest employment outlook, at -29%.
MAS extends economics and finance program with NUS to 2029
The program will now include rising academic stars and industry practitioners.
IMDA expands job opportunities in media with updated skills framework
It will also launch apprenticeship programs in collaboration with seven media companies.
Singapore sees growing cybersecurity risks due to employee behaviour
Singapore employees have been found to engage in habits that compromise company data and security.
A*STAR SIFBI, Monell Chemical Senses Center partner for 5-year sensory science research
They aim to develop sensory testing protocols specific to Asians by integrating traditional Eastern culinary practices.
Average employment rate for PWDs increases to 32.7%
PwDs also reported higher overall Quality of Life scores in 2024.
Work-life balance drives Gen Z career decisions in Singapore
Gen Z is sticking to hybrid work.
COTD: 8 in 10 employers plan salary hikes of 3% or more in 2025
Majority plan to increase salaries by 3%-5%.
Mediation drives legal hiring growth in Singapore
Corporate and commercial law is also set to boost hiring in 2025 amid M&As.
Fewer firms expect better business conditions despite revenue growth
65% saw revenue growth in 2024, but only 36% expected better conditions.
Singapore’s old-age support ratio nearly halves after 10 years
The labour force participation rate for younger individuals also declined.
Real incomes rise in 2024 as wages increase and inflation eases
Both lower- and median-income workers experienced an increase in real incomes.
Hybrid work exposes generational divides in businesses
Changes in automation and collaboration were observed in hybrid teams.
Platform Workers Act to drive industry costs higher by $493m a year
Workplace injury compensation insurance could add up to $42.88m annually.
SMF, JP’s Mitsui O.S.K Lines ink MoU on maritime scholarship programme
MOL aims to offer two MaritimeONE Scholarships per year.
Specialised roles see strong growth in Singapore job postings: Indeed
Sales and marketing managers posted a 127% growth, whilst AI engineers rose 83%.
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