Sea Ltd lays off 10% of workforce over six months
Singapore-based e-commerce and gaming firm Sea Ltd laid off over 7,000 employees or about 10% of its workforce in the past six months, US publication The Information has reported. The layoffs come at a time when many companies are feeling the crunch as they try to navigate through this economic downturn. Last September, Bloomberg reported […]
Singapore wage council recommends increment for low income earners
New guidelines from the National Wages Council (NWC) recommend giving low-wage workers earning up to SGD 2,200 monthly a salary increment of between 5.5% and 7.5%. “NWC recommends employers provide a built-in wage increase of 5.5% to 7.5% of gross wages, or at least SGD 80 to SGD 100, whichever is higher, to all employees […]
Asia-Pacific leaders thriving in hybrid set-ups: new research
A new study by leadership development company Center for Creative Leadership found that over 52% of business leaders in the region claim to be thriving in the hybrid workplace. WORK 3.0: Reimagining Leadership in a Hybrid World surveyed over 2,000 leaders across 13 countries in Asia-Pacific, offering a comprehensive look into the region’s evolving work […]
New training programme to build hospitality talent pipeline in Singapore
Hospitality group Far East Hospitality (FEH) and Temasek Polytechnic (TP) have partnered to create a robust local talent pipeline for Singapore’s hospitality sector. Named the Far More Pathways, the initiative seeks to address the perennial labour shortage issues in Singapore and the hospitality sector by mutually leveraging Far East Hospitality’s resources with those from Temasek […]
Singapore labour market improves in 2022
Despite challenging economic conditions and manpower shortages, Singapore’s labour market has improved on all fronts in 2022, according to the 2023 Singapore Salary Guide by HR solutions company PERSOLKELLY. Conducted in July 2022, the report focused on Singapore’s labour outlook, commentaries and industries. Salary figures included in the report are also derived from combining expert […]
Medical tech company offers training for healthcare providers
Medical tech company Smith + Nephew (S+N) recently launched its S+N Academy Singapore, aiming to provide medical education and digital innovation for healthcare professionals in the Asia-Pacific region. S+N Academy Singapore offers an immersive and interactive training environment for healthcare professionals, where they can experience innovative technologies and enhance their skills under the guidance of […]
About 4,000 new nurses to enter Singapore workforce
The Singaporean Ministry of Health has announced that it will be expanding the healthcare workforce by approximately 4,000 new nurses by the end of 2023. This plan is part of an effort to replace those lost overseas and bring more healthcare professionals into the country. Minister for Health Ong Ye Kung said the number is […]
One-in-two workers in S’pore experience burn out, report finds
Software firm Slack’s latest Leadership and the War for Talent report found that one in two Singaporean workers are experiencing burn out over the last 12 months. The report also revealed that 16% of those surveyed admit to “quiet quitting” at work. The report polled 1,000 workers and found that two in three workers also […]
Singapore, Malaysia transforms workplace post-pandemic
With the rapid adaptation of remote work and virtual meetings, enterprises in Singapore and Malaysia are transforming their workspace to meet employee expectations and advances in technology, a new report by advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) found. The 2022 ISG Provider Lens Future of Work — Services and Solutions report for Singapore and Malaysia […]
Singapore ranks second for best talent in survey
The garden state was recently named the second-best country when it comes to talent, the latest Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2022 found. Singapore comes behind Switzerland but ahead of 131 countries, and is the only Asian state to make the top 20 list dominated by European countries. Published by business school Insead and Portulans Institute, […]
