HR & Education
MOE boosts school tech with better network coverage and cloud storage
MOE boosts school tech with better network coverage and cloud storage
The move will enable more immersive, interactive learning, said the ministry.
National Day Rally: Gov’t to update GEP, launch new funding scheme for post-secondary education
Students will receive a $10,000 top-up if they obtain a diploma.
National Day Rally: Singapore to employ “major resets” to achieve the "refreshed Singapore Dream"
Singapore will set out new policies to enhance employment, education, housing, and overall well-being of its citizens.
SMF, NUS develops data courses for maritime professionals
The courses are to adopt a stackable-skills and micro-credentials approach.
National Day Rally: Gov't extends parental leave with 10 weeks of shared leave by 2026
In total, parents will have 30 weeks of paid leave.
National Day Rally: Gov't to provide up to $6,000 aid to jobless workers under new scheme
Workers, for their part, must go for training, amongst others.
COTD: Singaporeans confident in retirement despite concerns over financial inclusion
Singaporeans express satisfaction with the government’s efforts on financial inclusion.
More Singaporeans embrace gig work for flexibility and autonomy
The increase is evident in the healthcare and hospitality sectors.
President Tharman to co-chair World Bank’ high-level advisory council on jobs
He will lead the council alongside former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet.
HRnetGroup profit falls 22.8% in H1 2024
The group's revenue also decreased by 2.1% on a constant currency basis.
Singaporeans feel divorced from jobs as 62% call work pointless
Majority want a job that separates personal and work lives.
Employee burn out levels show 'minimal' improvement, finances key stressor
Gen Z is more burnt out than millennials.
MOE to remove Mobile Guardian app following cyber breach
13,000 students’ applications and stored information were wiped out remotely.
Singapore ranks 7th globally as best 'workcation' city
It is also the leading 'workcation' city amongst its Asian neighbours.
Legal sector leads with 24% hiring boost YoY
This is amidst the overall market adjustment.
State-backed programme to reskill 1,600 wholesale trade sector workers
The programme aims to support 1,200 job placements.
$8m donations kickstart SIM’s social entrepreneurship centre
They will also provide postgraduate and professional dev’t courses.
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