Singapore Employment
Singapore must not view residents, foreigners as ‘a zero-sum game and draw divides’ :Tan See Leng
The Manpower Minister said employing foreigners does not mean removing opportunities for Singapore citizens.
Singapore must not view residents, foreigners as ‘a zero-sum game and draw divides’ :Tan See Leng
The Manpower Minister said employing foreigners does not mean removing opportunities for Singapore citizens.
Singapore's plan to raise retirement age sparks debate
Experts see Singapore on track to setting retirement at 65 and re-employment at 70 by 2030.
Job vacancies hit 6-year high with 47.3%
Singapore's labour vacancy surged 47.3% in 2023, highest since 2018's 41.8%.
Talent shortage plagues all industries, women candidates in demand: Survey
Net Employment Outlook (NEO) currently sits at 24%.
Nearly half of women are afraid of negative consequences in asking for a raise
39% also feel uncomfortable asking for a promotion.
Retrenchments soar to 14,320 in 2023
Business re-organisation or restructuring remained the top reason for retrenchments last year.
Retrenchments rise to 4,110 in 3Q23
The Ministry of Manpower attributed the majority of the increase to the Wholesale Trade sector.
Work-life balance vs salary: What do Singaporeans want?
A survey was conducted to delve into the motivations behind Singaporeans' career choices.
Hiring managers struggle to find talent amidst rising costs
Around 19% of accepted candidates fail to pass probation or remain in their roles for more than six months.
New immigration policies hamper hiring plans of Australian firms with SG presence
Six in 10 Australian firms say obtaining an employment pass has become more difficult.
Employment growth moderates in 2Q23
The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.
Employment growth moderates in Q2
The number of employed individuals in Singapore rose by 23,700.
Employment growth eases in Q1
In Q1, employment grew by 34,500.
Singapore will protect workers, not jobs – DPM Wong
Wong says protecting jobs will hold back the “process of innovation.”
Stricter rules on lower-skilled foreign workers boost local employment: MOM
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng showed its key findings on workforce policies.
Employees are 4.1 times more likely to stay if their expectations are met: Qualtrics
However, there is a gap between the experience of senior leaders and their teams.
Employment rate hits 67.5%, exceeding pre-COVID level
It was higher by 2.3 percentage points than the 2019 figure.
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