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COTD: Retrenched employees rise in Q2 amidst business restructuring efforts
COTD: Retrenched employees rise in Q2 amidst business restructuring efforts
The number of retrenched employees in Q2 was 3,270.
What’s hampering business growth in Singapore?
Only 43% said their data and systems are well-integrated.
Many companies in Singapore are struggling to drive growth due to poor-quality data and...
SG tech professionals consider UAE relocation for booming tech scene
Six in 10 agree that the market is suitable for tech professionals.
NTUC launches $2.5m fund to support migrant worker upskilling
The fund will also help migrant workers with their living expenses.
Singapore needs 41,000 tech jobs by 2028 to support economic growth
IMF forecasts 2.5% annual growth for Singapore from 2023-2028.
S Pass and EP holders decline in Q2
Tougher policies attributed to decline.
CHIEF programme to train 1,000 in philanthropy by 2028
It has $15m in funding from Temasek Trust and Philanthropy Asia Alliance.
TIE lays out new plans to employ 4,500 PWDs by 2030
Resident employment rate of PWDs increased steadily from 28.2% to 32.7%.
Singapore employees show low engagement with company code of conduct: report
Only 31% of employees make use of their company’s code of conduct despite 87% receiving training.
International French School (Singapore) sets the new standard for data protection in education
It becomes Singapore's first international school to earn the IMDA Data Protection Trustmark Certification.
Singapore leads global GenAI business adoption, customer trust trails behind
Whilst 59% of Singapore businesses use GenAI, only 23% of customers see it boosting their trust.
Singapore among APAC countries that prefer hybrid work: JLL
Five in 10 APAC organisations prefer hybrid workstyles.
Minister for Law clarifies absence limits and pay rules for trainee lawyers
The minister responded to questions about the new Practice Training Period framework.
Female labour force rate at 62.6% in 2023: MAS
This was higher than the OECD average of 56.7%.
International study gaining popularity amongst affluent Singaporean parents: report
Australia is the top destination for international study amongst Singaporeans.
Singapore employers set to boost hiring in Q4
Hiring demand is highest in the finance and real estate sectors.
NUS launches $39m alternative protein research hub
The centre aims to address global food security concerns.
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