SMRT rolls-out revamped wage scheme for non-executive workers

There'll be a base pay hike of $320.

According to a release, the SMRT Wage Revision in 2013 features 4 key enhancements made to the remuneration packages of all SMRT's non-executive employees, excluding its Bus Captain who had received a salary enhancement package last year, with effect from March 2013.

SMRT rolled out a base salary increase of $320. This will be effective starting March 1. This increment follows an industry benchmarking exercise that reviewed SMRT employees' salaries against the relevant external labour market and industries.

They also announced a productivity and performance incentive of up to $250 per month. This comprises the introduction of a monthly performance incentive bonus component of up to $250, achievable by meeting a set of operation performance targets. This will be effective starting 1 April.

Thirdly, market adjustment component of $1,000. This will be effective in employees' March 2013 payroll. Employees will receive a one-off payment that will bring the annual basic salary to the current market benchmark. The lump sum payment also aims to act as an encouragement to employees in continuing to be engaged and inspired in giving their best.

Lastly, increase in salary ranges which will be effective on March 2013. This is to provide a more sustainable career runway for SMRT employees.

If you've been wondering whether SBR could work for your company — yes, probably.

A lot of the companies we partner with started as readers. They'd been following our coverage for a while, saw their own customers and competitors in it, and eventually asked the obvious question: could we do something with you? The answer is usually yes. The shape of it depends on what you're trying to do.

The options are broader than most people assume — thought leadership articles, sponsored content, industry summits across Southeast Asia, regional awards programmes, podcasts, and media placements in print and digital. Some partners use one channel; most use a mix. We figure out the right combination by starting with your brief, not with our rate card.

So if the question has been on your mind, here's the easy way to ask it.

We'll tell you honestly whether we can help, and how. It's a better use of everyone's time.

Book a meeting

| Or download the media kit (PDF)

240,000 senior readers quarterly in print Top 1,700 Singapore companies reached

7 markets across Southeast Asia