HR & Education
MOM to improve standards of around 1,000 migrant worker dormitories
MOM to improve standards of around 1,000 migrant worker dormitories
By 2030, each resident in a dormitory must have 3.6 sqm of living space.
Part-time and flexible work policies encouraged for Merdeka generation
It will encourage sustainable economic stability within this demographic.
ISCA signs MOU supporting development of accountancy entities in SG, China
The agreement will include facilitating exchange opportunities and immersion programmes for students.
CEOs see potential in profitability, innovation and jobs in Generative AI
However, ethical regulations still need to be fixed.
Three in 10 CEOs likely to reward workers returning to office
A third of CEOs will promote or offer cash reward to those working in the office.
Singapore ranks 9th in workplace engagement
However, only two in five say it is a good time to find a new job.
Generative AI-driven jobs rise in SG
One in every 490 job postings in SG is related to Generative AI.
Singapore job postings fall to lowest level since August 2021
Job postings fell 1.9% MoM in August, marking the 10th month of decline.
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.
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