HR & Education
National Day Rally: Gov't extends parental leave with 10 weeks of shared leave by 2026
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.
4 in 10 HR professionals oppose AI in hiring without safeguards
Only three in ten firms in Singapore have AI usage policies.
Health benefits crucial for attracting new talent
It is also a highly valued EVP for existing employees.
SkillsFuture to offer over 2,000 jobs in North West
Job openings will be available in sectors such as logistics and transport.
Rising living costs and job insecurity keep employees in old roles
Seven in 10 employees stay in outgrown roles over a year.
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