Employment
Why underemployment deserves attention, even if it is voluntary
Being underemployed by choice still carries consequences, including skills atrophy
As US visa policies tighten, international students find a tougher job market
The new hurdles have been frustrating and nerve-wracking, the students say
British businesses turning to temporary staff to cope with volatility
BRITISH employers are relying more heavily on temporary workers, a closely watched survey shows, as they adapt to economic turbulence from the war in the Middle East.
US job growth beats expectations in April; unemployment rate steady at 4.3%
The report bolstered financial market views that the Fed would leave interest rates unchanged into 2027
US firms add 109,000 jobs, most since early 2025, ADP says
Employment growth was fuelled by businesses with fewer than 20 employees and those with 500 or more
US job openings drop in March; hires increase sharply
Economists see growing downside risks to the labour market from the US-Israeli war
AI transition must safeguard and empower workers, support firms: Ng Chee Meng
AI can raise productivity, unlock new possibilities and strengthen country’s competitiveness if used well, says labour chief
New Skills and Workforce Development Agency to be established in Q3 to support workers across life stages
It will also help employers navigate workforce transformation and strengthen the jobs and training ecosystem
Singapore’s employment growth moderates in Q1 on seasonal factors, but labour market stays resilient
Unemployment rates and retrenchment figures stay broadly similar
Most Singapore firms hit by rising energy costs, with some freezing hiring, trimming benefits: poll
More than half of the respondents also flag manpower costs as a key concern
