More than 50% of Singaporeans consider taking on a second job
Fifty-nine percent of workers in Singapore are looking for new jobs, asking for extra shifts and switching to cheaper brands as everyday expenses eat up a bigger chunk of their paychecks, a new research from software company Qualtrics found. Drawing on insights from 1,015 full-time and part-time workers in Singapore, the study showed that 46% […]
Morale, productivity impacted by ‘boring’ tasks, research finds
Ninety-one percent of employers in Singapore struggle to keep their workers engaged with their duties, according to a new research by intelligent automation solutions provider Laiye. The Work Evolution Guide surveyed 1,300 respondents across four continents, revealing the negative effects of today’s work processes on workers and businesses, also known as the Work Execution Gap. […]
Mental health NGO to transform S’pore workplace culture
Non-profit organisation, MindForward Alliance, recently established its Singapore chapter with nine founding members including Allen & Overy, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore and Fraser Neave. Dedicated to transforming workplace culture into one that supports employees’ mental health, the firm organises networking events for professionals to share ideas on how they’ve successfully leveraged creativity when dealing with […]
Upskilling way forward for S’pore to remain competitive
To ensure that Singapore remains competitive in an increasingly global market, citizens and residents must be equipped with the skills needed when competing globally. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said that this comes as the world faces uncertain and trying conditions, from geopolitical tensions to economic pressures. “We have got to then invest significantly into […]
Singaporean employers prefer offshore recruitment
Offshore recruitment is an effective strategy in sourcing good talent, the Hiring and Managing Talent Beyond Geographical Boundaries report found. Conducted by HR solution firm PERSOLKELLY, the report surveyed over 1,300 decision-makers responsible for hiring within their organisation. Forty-five percent of respondents in Singapore said they’re either executing or exploring offshore recruitment strategies, with […]
Singapore Airlines scraps policy that sacks pregnant cabin crew
Singapore Airlines has scrapped its controversial policy which forced female flight attendants to quit when they became pregnant. The airline announced that its female flight attendants can now apply for temporary ground positions when they get pregnant, and return to flying after giving birth. This change stops the longstanding practice of ending cabin crew […]
Singapore labour market continues to grow in Q3, 2022
The Singaporean labour market continued its recovery in the third quarter of 2022 (Q32022), with total employment growing by 75,600. This is an increase from Q2’s figure of 66,500. The increase was mainly due to non-resident employment. “With this expansion, total employment surpassed its pre-pandemic level by 1.7% in September 2022,” the Ministry of […]
Innovation, sustainability added to S’pore hotel industry roadmap
Singapore updated its Hotel Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 in an effort to create an innovative and sustainable hotel industry with support from a robust workforce. The roadmap was launched on October 25 by the Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Alvin Tan Sheng Hui. Under ITM 2025, hotels are encouraged […]
Job security a major concern for Singaporeans, poll shows
Job security is one of the top concerns on Singaporeans’ minds, a survey commissioned by The Strait Times found.\ The online survey by research firm Milieu Insight asked Singaporeans to determine their top concerns in the six areas along which the 4G leadership has organised the Forward Singapore exercise, promoting a fairer and more inclusive […]
Workers union sign MOU to better support employees
Singapore’s workers unions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to drive better wages and work prospects for employees through the Job Security Council (JSC). The MOU was signed between the National Trades Union Congress’ (NTUC) Employment and Employability Institute (e2i) and the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF). Managed by e2i and established in 2020, […]
