HR & Education
Are employers offering ethical AI training to Singaporeans?
                                                                                 
                    
                    Almost 80% of workers polled said their firms have no policies for generative AI.
                
                                
            Are employers offering ethical AI training to Singaporeans?
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            Almost 80% of workers polled said their firms have no policies for generative AI.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Work pass for migrant domestic workers could cause rigidity in deployment: MOM
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Manpower ministry said there is available support for the workers.
                    
                                        
                    
                6 in 10 firms plan to increase wages in the next 12 months
                                                                                                 
                        
                        There are more large companies that want to increase wages compared to SMEs.
                    
                                        
                    
                Data-backed strategies needed in workplace setup decisions: expert
                                                                                                 
                        
                        A human resources expert advised using data and listening to employees when deciding on workplace schemes.
                    
                                        
                    
                Employment growth moderates in 2Q23
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The contraction in residential employment drove the slowdown.
                    
                                        
                    
                How soft skills can be paired with AI: study
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Professionals said AI can help with their confidence and problem-solving at work.
                    
                                        
                    
                Nearly 4 in 5 workers are confident in discussing AI’s job impact with their boss
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Millennials and senior managers are confident in doing so.
                    
                                        
                    
                Which sectors reduced full-time workers in a full year?
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Sectors in the arts & culture and social services decreased employees.
                    
                                        
                    
                International students spend $22,001 annually to study in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Tuition fee costs averaged $16,933.
                    
                                        
                    
                2 in 3 employers to hike wages at least 6% in the next 12 months
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Companies in the service industry are the top companies planning an increase.
                    
                                        
                    
                About 4 in 10 firms mull hiring older employees
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Employees are widening their scope in response to a shrinking talent pool.
                    
                                        
                    
                Republic Polytechnic, SLA to launch new carbon management programme
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The programme will start in October.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore Polytechnic, Envision Digital to develop net zero campus, co-innovation lab
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The country’s first polytechnic aims to reach net zero emissions by 2045.
                    
                                        
                    
                7 in 10 Singaporeans say AI training for teachers is a must
                                                                                                 
                        
                        They want teachers to identify AI-enhanced work from students. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Chart of the Day: Job postings drop 1.9% MoM in August
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The recent drop left postings 17.6% lower than a year ago.
                    
                                        
                    
                More white-collar jobs available in SG vs. other Asian markets: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The Lion City also has relatively fewer blue-collar jobs.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore hiring activity declines by 14% YoY in July: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Job demand fell by 6% in the past six months, according to foundit.