HR & Education
MOE to implement more AI tools for detailed education
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.
Nearly 4 in 5 workers are confident in discussing AI’s job impact with their boss
Millennials and senior managers are confident in doing so.
Which sectors reduced full-time workers in a full year?
Sectors in the arts & culture and social services decreased employees.
International students spend $22,001 annually to study in Singapore
Tuition fee costs averaged $16,933.
2 in 3 employers to hike wages at least 6% in the next 12 months
Companies in the service industry are the top companies planning an increase.
About 4 in 10 firms mull hiring older employees
Employees are widening their scope in response to a shrinking talent pool.
Republic Polytechnic, SLA to launch new carbon management programme
The programme will start in October.
Singapore Polytechnic, Envision Digital to develop net zero campus, co-innovation lab
The country’s first polytechnic aims to reach net zero emissions by 2045.
7 in 10 Singaporeans say AI training for teachers is a must
They want teachers to identify AI-enhanced work from students.
Chart of the Day: Job postings drop 1.9% MoM in August
The recent drop left postings 17.6% lower than a year ago.
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