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Job insecurity reigns as layoffs, new tech fan replacement fears
Job insecurity reigns as layoffs, new tech fan replacement fears
Male workers are more worried for their job security, ADP Research Institute found.
Lawrence Wong steps down as Singapore Labour Foundation chairman
Desmond Lee will succeed Wong.
Mercu cuts cost and time spent on hiring, training deskless workforce
Employee turnover in frontline industries can be up to 4x higher than office-based workers.
New accreditation framework for directors to be launched
It will allow directors to have greater clarity on competencies in sustainability.
Employment growth moderates in Q2
The number of employed individuals in Singapore rose by 23,700.
Is working in Singapore ‘worth it’ for expatriates?
In 2022, salary and benefits packages in Singapore rose by 4% to US$258,762.
Singaporean bosses say company culture is a top factor in retaining workers
This was followed by compensation and work flexibility.
Number of salary disputes up in 2022: MOM
There were 1.68 salary disputes lodged per 1,000 employees.
Here are the top sectors to work for in Singapore
Life sciences emerged on top.
SIA is the most attractive company to work for in Singapore
Danaher Corporation and Changi Airport Group are the next in line.
New semiconductor factory in Singapore to generate over 1,000 jobs
The US$2b factory is owned by Startup Silicon Box.
Almost half of Singaporeans work 10 unpaid hours a week: report
Singapore has the second-highest number of unpaid hours worked in Asia-Pacific.
Much work needs to be done for construction sector safety: Manpower ministry
The government reported two deaths in construction in June.
Singapore Polytechnic taps KPMG to develop net-zero sustainability roadmap by 2024
The roadmap encompasses four phases.
SkillsFuture launches refreshed digital skills for SME growth
It focuses on automation, cybersecurity, data analytics, and in-demand digital tools.
Remote work is still popular amongst job hunters in May
Interest in remote work is still elevated with 3.5% of searches.
Workers unveil top 3 digitalisation initiatives they want from employers
Full-time and part-time workers have the same preference.
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