Singapore Employment

S Pass and EP holders decline in Q2

Tougher policies attributed to decline.

Singapore needs better workspaces to make burnt out citizens happy

The city-state requires more than a well-stocked pantry to deal with extreme exhaustion.

IES and IHRP launch upskilling initiatives for technologists, HR professionals

The initiatives include workplace learning and chartership certification.

Singapore sees stronger employment growth in Q2 2024

The number of employed individuals rose by 11,300.

Singapore must not view residents, foreigners as ‘a zero-sum game and draw divides’ :Tan See Leng

The Manpower Minister said employing foreigners does not mean removing opportunities for Singapore citizens.

Singapore's plan to raise retirement age sparks debate

Experts see Singapore on track to setting retirement at 65 and re-employment at 70 by 2030.

Job vacancies hit 6-year high with 47.3%

Singapore's labour vacancy surged 47.3% in 2023, highest since 2018's 41.8%.

Retrenchments soar to 14,320 in 2023 

Business re-organisation or restructuring remained the top reason for retrenchments last year.

Retrenchments rise to 4,110 in 3Q23

The Ministry of Manpower attributed the majority of the increase to the Wholesale Trade sector. 

Work-life balance vs salary: What do Singaporeans want?

A survey was conducted to delve into the motivations behind Singaporeans' career choices.

Hiring managers struggle to find talent amidst rising costs

Around 19% of accepted candidates fail to pass probation or remain in their roles for more than six months.

New immigration policies hamper hiring plans of Australian firms with SG presence 

Six in 10 Australian firms say obtaining an employment pass has become more difficult.