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Employment growth moderates in Q2
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.
Manpower ministry fines renovation company over safety lapses
There was poor management of work activities at the Eng Kong Terrace, MOM said.
Study shows a 54% increase in ransomware incidents in Singapore
Most businesses in IT and manufacturing were affected by this increase.
Rising advertising costs main barrier in talent acquisition, say hiring leaders
Over 83% say cost of accessing job boards is also prohibitive.
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