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6 in 10 young employees would leave employers who insist on full-time onsite work
6 in 10 young employees would leave employers who insist on full-time onsite work
About 35% of older employees would also consider quitting.
Under a microscope: Foreigners and firms face tougher scrutiny under new EP application policy
Applicants will now need to pass a points-based evaluation and meet a higher qualifying salary.
Underpaid? Only 31% of employees say they are fairly rewarded financially
Those who don't receive fair financial rewards may consider changing jobs.
Look locally: HR experts advise firms amidst stricter working permit system
Foreign workers will be subject to increased scrutiny under the upgraded EP application system.
Two-thirds of employees prefer flexibility over a 4-day work week
Employees fear that a shortened work week would lead to longer working hours.
Non-tech graduate but with coding training? You're still hired!
Majority of businesses are open to hiring those who lack tech experience.
Civil servants awarded with 0.35-month mid-year bonus
They will receive an additional one-time payment of up to $400.
What work-life balance? 78% of Singaporeans feel burnt out
Employees say they have “too much work.”
Fit For the Post-Pandemic Future: Driving Employee Engagement Through an Intergenerational Lens
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work arrangements have become the norm globally for organizations across industries. Locally, a strong...
Slightly lower employment growth in Q122
Total employment only grew by 42,000 which is 5,900 less from Q421.
Purpose-driven jobs top pick for career-seeking Gen Zs
Almost 40% of youths ranked meaningful work as the top factor in career choice.
Why 68% of Singaporeans would not pursue skilled trades
Singaporeans, however, still believe skilled trades provide a lot of opportunities.
Nine in 10 restaurants and hotels find difficulty in hiring talent
Nearly 100% of employers in restaurants and hotels have hiring difficulty.
51% of employers want to bring back full-time in-person work
Employees, however, want a remote or hybrid work setup.
Chart of the day: Which firms are most affected by talent shortage
Almost 90% of medium-sized firms face talent shortage.
Nearly 6 in 10 Singaporeans rate employers as ‘average’ in upholding values
The majority of workers find the values of the company as important.
Singapore named most overworked country in APAC
Employees in Singapore work an average of 45 hours per week.
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