Singapore Employment
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.
Nearly 30% of SG firms hired fresh graduates in past 12 months
Companies’ top criteria include interview performance, salary expectations, and field of study.
Singapore rolls out handbook for manufacturers to attract and keep talent
This is part of Singapore’s Manufacturing 2030 Careers Initiative.
Continuous learning is key to winning the war for talent
For employers, attracting talent is critical to remaining competitive, but nurturing the talent you have is the key to winning the war for talent.
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
Non-residents boost employment figures in H122
There were 95,400 non-residents employed during the first half.
Looking for a job? 50% of employers are planning to hire in Q4
Jobs prospects are most abundant in the banking, finance, insurance, and real estate sectors.
MOM unveils safeguards for issuance of ONE Pass
The agency said it will carefully vet applications for the work pass.
MOM mulls 4 changes to workpass framework
This includes a new Overseas Network and Expertise Pass.
Employment ‘more robust’ in Q2: MoM
The employment rate likely expanded by 1.9% during the quarter.
Employment appeals fall significantly to 1.73 per 1,000 employees in 2021: MOM
Most of the complaints filed were salary and dismissal claims.
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