Singapore Employment
Foreign employment boosts non-resident population by 5%
It also helped push the overall population to 6.04 million.
Foreign employment boosts non-resident population by 5%
It also helped push the overall population to 6.04 million.
S Pass and EP holders decline in Q2
Tougher policies attributed to decline.
Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy
The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.
COTD: Engineers now required to master business management and digital tools
In 2022 there were 134,767 job posts for engineers.
Singapore to offer up to $6,000 in aid for unemployed under new scheme
The scheme will be launched in April 2025.
IES and IHRP launch upskilling initiatives for technologists, HR professionals
The initiatives include workplace learning and chartership certification.
Singapore sees stronger employment growth in Q2 2024
The number of employed individuals rose by 11,300.
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.
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