Singapore and Malaysia workers least satisfied with DEI efforts in SEA
A recent study by Milieu Insight revealed that employees in Singapore and Malaysia are among the least satisfied in Southeast Asia with their company’s efforts to promote workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The survey, conducted in March 2023, polled 500 working professionals and business owners aged 20-64 across six Southeast Asian countries. Only 49% […]
Nearly half of Singapore workforce fear job loss: Randstad survey
A recent Randstad survey has revealed that 48% of Singapore’s workforce are worried about losing their jobs amid a softening economy and global business restructuring. The 2023 Workmonitor study revealed 61% would not accept a job without a legal employment contract. Despite economic uncertainty affecting 64% of respondents’ livelihoods, 80% remained confident in their employers’ […]
Heinekin launches beer-driven campaign to combat “workplace ghosting”
Global beer brand has unveiled its Work Responsibly campaign featuring Korean actor Park Hyung-Sik, targeting the overworking culture in Singapore. It is encouraging Generation Z and millennial professionals to maintain a healthy work-life balance in the post-Covid era. A Ministry of Manpower report revealed employees in Singapore worked an average of 44.3 hours weekly in […]
Singapore eases work visa rules for in-demand sectors
Singapore’s government has unveiled a new visa scheme, set to take effect from September, targeting foreign professionals in high-demand sectors. The Complementarity Assessment Framework system will use point-based assessments for Employment Pass applicants, considering salary, qualifications, company diversity, and local staff ratios. Candidates can earn bonus points for 27 jobs across the agritech, financial services, […]
HR excellence takes center stage with the HR Stars Awards
In the fast-paced world of business, human resources (HR) professionals play an essential role in driving innovation, developing talent, and ensuring workplace success. Now, Chief of Staff Asia, Southeast Asia’s premier community for HR professionals, has launched the HR Stars Awards 2023, seeking to recognise the best and brightest HR professionals, practices, and cultures in […]
Singapore raises medical insurance claim limit for migrant workers
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced that the annual claim limit for minimum medical insurance provided to migrant workers will be increased starting in July. Employers of Work Permit holders must currently provide medical insurance with an annual claim limit of $15,000. This will rise to $60,000 for policies starting on or after July 1, […]
Singapore’s public transport workforce to grow 4% by 2025
The Land Transport Authority anticipates a 4% increase in Singapore’s public transport workforce by 2025, up from the current 22,000 workers. This growth projection comes from plans under the sector’s dedicated Industry Transformation Map. LTA will create 800 new jobs for rail expansion projects, including the Jurong Region Line and Cross Island Line development. Since […]
Singapore’s fairness legislation expected to impact: Titanium Law Chambers
Titanium Law Chambers has recently published an article discussing the latest employment updates in Singapore that will impact employers in the coming years. Among the key changes are the new Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL) and stricter requirements for Employment Pass candidates. In February, the Tripartite Committee on Workplace Fairness has made 20 recommendations for the […]
The First Word: Get ready for HR’s biggest celebration in Southeast Asia
Paul Howell, managing director of Chief of Staff Asia, explains everything there is to know about the upcoming HR Stars Awards, taking place in Singapore between April and June, 2023. Here at Chief of Staff Asia, we are extremely proud of our tagline, and seek to live up to it in everything we do. For […]
Hotel rates rise to make Singapore second-most expensive business destination
Singapore has been named the second-most expensive business travel destination in the Asia-Pacific region, behind Hong Kong only. The average business trip to Singapore now costs USD 515 per day – an increase of USD 34 from the year before – according to the latest Daily Rates research published by ECA International. Lee Quane, Regional […]
