Workers clamp up on mental health for fear of discrimination
Sixty-two percent of Singaporeans are afraid to speak to their superiors about mental health for fear of being discriminated against, a survey has found. The Mental Health At The Workplace study, conducted by local social enterprise Calm Collective Asia, found that Singaporean employees were uncomfortable talking to their supervisors, managers, or other relevant staff about […]
Where do Singaporeans talk about work discrimination?
Forums and Facebook, that’s where Singaporeans discuss workplace discrimination online. Truescope, a firm that looks into in social media analytics, recently published its findings on when, where and how Singaporeans discuss workplace discrimination. “Conversations about workplace discrimination emerged only when there was related news reported on mainstream media. The bulk of conversations often took place […]
Employees to receive more bonuses this year
A majority of employers in Singapore said that they will give bonuses of one month or more to their employees. This is according to ManpowerGroup’s Employment Outlook Survey, published on January 5, 2023. Of the 510 employers surveyed by the study, 88% said that they plan to award bonuses equivalent to one month or more […]
Hiring boom seen for financials and real estate
Posting a strong employment outlook of +57%, the financials and real estate sector may soon see a hiring boom, according to a report from ManpowerGroup. The Lion City is no exception to the global trend of strong hiring confidence for the sector. Meanwhile, the local energies and utilities sector might see a similar boom, as […]
Days numbered for sick leave incentive schemes in Singapore
Companies that have schemes that incentivize employees from not using sick leaves may face enforcement soon, according to the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP). “Tripartite partners recognise that incentive schemes that consider statutory sick leave utilisation are not in the best interest of employees and the workplace,” the TAFEP said in […]
Singapore resident workforce shows growth for 2022
The Singaporean government says the resident labour force continued its positive trend in 2022, with employment rates rising for a second consecutive year. The Minister of Manpower (MOM) annual report on Labour Force Status found that the employment rate in the city-state has risen, so have incomes, and there are now a higher number of […]
Carousell cuts 110 staff as tech industry reckoning widens
Singapore-based online marketplace Carousell has joined a slew of major tech companies in retrenching a considerable number of their staff. The firm’s CEO Quek Siu Riu said it will cut 110 jobs, or 10% of its total headcount. In the email, also posted on the group’s portal, Quek apologised for the “critical mistakes” that had […]
WSG launches new career conversion programme
The launch of a new career conversion programme (CCP) will help 200 workers to reskill and take on business functions, including sustainability reporting and implementation or development of carbon projects. Workforce Singapore (WSG) announced the launch of the CCP early this month at Eunoia Junior College. Deputy Prime Minister Heng See Keat spearheaded the launch. […]
Singapore to provide more upskilling opportunities for employees
Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that the government is studying how to provide more opportunities for Singaporeans to upskill. These upskilling opportunities will allow employees to continue transitioning throughout their careers and keep up-to-date with new technologies or trends. At a youth forum organised by Channel News Asia, Wong said that creating an environment […]
Manpower shortage looms over Singapore retail industry
Nine in 10 Singapore retail employees agree that there is a manpower shortage in the city-state, the National Trade Union Council (NTUC) Learning Hub’s Industry Insight Report 2022 in Retail has found. The report based on a survey of 200 retail employees in Singapore and interviews with industry experts also revealed that retailers need to […]
