HR & Education
Resident employment reaches pre-COVID-19 levels by end of year: MOM
Resident employment reaches pre-COVID-19 levels by end of year: MOM
Unemployment rate for residents declined to 4.4% in December 2020.
EduSpaze rolls out virtual demo for new round of accelerator program
Seven early stage startups were chosen out of 200.
More than 7 in 10 firms to prioritise ‘customer experience' more in 2021
More than half of businesses will invest in CX software more this year.
HR Briefing: Ageism still rocking Singapore workplaces
The rate is higher than the APAC average of 12%.
4 in 10 employers to expand headcount in 2021: report
The improving hiring activity is primarily driven by the technology sector.
SBF, trade unions commit to fair hiring practices
The 29 trade associations and chambers have released a joint statement.
OCBC launches COVID-19 vaccine support programme for employees
The bank will provide vaccine education as well as support for side effects.
NGO launches initiative for migrant workers
Singaporeans can donate their SingapoRediscover vouchers to help.
Nine in 10 poly graduates employed within six months after graduation
Over half of poly graduates in the labour force are employed full-time.
Unemployment rate in November slid to 3.3%
November has seen the first decline in unemployment rate in 2020.
New foreign workers to undergo additional testing regime
This is to minimise the risk of an imported COVID-19 positive case.
Daily Briefing: DBS chairman Peter Seah appointed to Council of Presidential Advisers; Five Guys to open 2nd Singapore outlet next week
And Gerald Crescent redevelopment site up for sale at $25m.
Reskilling proves vital for Singapore workforce's future: report
More than seven in 10 employees regard reskillng as important during the pandemic.
JobStreet undergoes regional rebranding after 23 years
This is to enhance job matching experience.
30% of employers do not plan to raise pay: survey
But 46% of employers plan to raise salaries this year.
Singapore's workforce hopes for global equality amidst pandemic
As work opportunities continue to wither, Singaporeans wish for a better future.
Singaporeans ‘most unsatisfied' working for top e-commerce firms: report
This is despite them having the highest average salary recorded.
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