HR & Education
Workplace fatality rate declines in 1H23
Workplace fatality rate declines in 1H23
Construction and manufacturing sectors are the biggest contributors to fatal and major injuries.
FWA is still the most important non-monetary benefit for jobseekers
Randstad advised that firms should use tech to enhance talent insights.
H2G CEO to stay in his post for now whilst probe remains pending
SGX-listed H2G CEO and executive director Lim Shao-Lin has not been charged.
Man jailed and fined over illegally hiring an Immigration offender: MOM
It is an offence under the foreign employment law in Singapore.
More than 70,000 jobhunters want a career in retail: job portal
It exceeded 2019 levels for retail job applications.
Singapore learners’s demand growing in AI skills and STEM education: study
AI and machine learning developments are in demand for learners.
Seven in 10 CEOs say businesses not doing enough to address AI consequences
An EY study showed that more than half of CEOs want to focus on ethical AI.
NTUC urges gov’t, employers to provide new training support for employees
Amongst the support which employers can provide is a training allowance, said NTUC.
5 in 10 employers mull hiring temporary workers
Companies in the energy and utilities sector are most likely to do so.
MOE to implement more AI tools for detailed education
Beginning in December, two learning feedback assistants will be implemented into the SLS.
NTUC urges employers, government to provide more caregiving support to workers
Around 52% of the respondents had to take time off from work for caregiving.
Are employers offering ethical AI training to Singaporeans?
Almost 80% of workers polled said their firms have no policies for generative AI.
Work pass for migrant domestic workers could cause rigidity in deployment: MOM
The Manpower ministry said there is available support for the workers.
6 in 10 firms plan to increase wages in the next 12 months
There are more large companies that want to increase wages compared to SMEs.
Data-backed strategies needed in workplace setup decisions: expert
A human resources expert advised using data and listening to employees when deciding on workplace schemes.
Employment growth moderates in 2Q23
The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.
How soft skills can be paired with AI: study
Professionals said AI can help with their confidence and problem-solving at work.
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