HR & Education

Chart of the day: Wrongful dismissal claims dips in 2021

26% of wrongful dismissal cases assessed were substantiated.

Businesses want 2-year instalment payment options: survey

About six in 10 want to accept instalments in cryptocurrency.

How the 2-year remote setup subdued Singapore workers’ productivity

The lack of proper digital tools at home posed the greatest challenge to flexible work arrangements, a study found.

Dangerous workplace incidents doubled in H12022

The MoM recorded 9,000 violations of the Workplace Safety and Health Act. 

73% of employees are looking to fill tech-lite roles in the next 2 years

Companies are open to hiring candidates without relevant education but who have coding certification.

Chart of the day: Remote job postings in Singapore fall by 25% in May

Job seekers, however, remain intent on working from home.

Under a microscope: Foreigners and firms face tougher scrutiny under new EP application policy

Applicants will now need to pass a points-based evaluation and meet a higher qualifying salary. 

Underpaid? Only 31% of employees say they are fairly rewarded financially

Those who don't receive fair financial rewards may consider changing jobs.

Look locally: HR experts advise firms amidst stricter working permit system

Foreign workers will be subject to increased scrutiny under the upgraded EP application system.

Two-thirds of employees prefer flexibility over a 4-day work week

Employees fear that a shortened work week would lead to longer working hours.

Non-tech graduate but with coding training? You're still hired!

Majority of businesses are open to hiring those who lack tech experience.

Civil servants awarded with 0.35-month mid-year bonus

They will receive an additional one-time payment of up to $400.

Fit For the Post-Pandemic Future: Driving Employee Engagement Through an Intergenerational Lens

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, hybrid work arrangements have become the norm globally for organizations across industries. Locally, a strong...

Slightly lower employment growth in Q122

Total employment only grew by 42,000 which is 5,900 less from Q421.