Employment
Australia’s March employment rises 17,900, jobless rate steady at 4.3%
[SYDNEY] Australian employment rose broadly in line with expectations in March as firms hired more full-time workers, while the jobless rate held steady, data showed on Thursday.
The premium skill now commanding higher pay for Asia’s graduates
They treat AI fluency as a daily discipline, but employers that lag risk missing the talent and productivity gains the market is already pricing in
Stronger, broader hiring could ease Fed job market worries
[WASHINGTON] Hiring that strengthened and broadened in March will likely cement the US Federal Reserve’s plans to keep interest rates on hold for the foreseeable future, easing concerns about a weaken...
Can egg freezing help Singapore companies retain female talent?
As Singapore confronts record-low fertility and an ageing population, supporting reproductive choice could support workforce resilience
Singapore labour demand shifts to growth sectors such as tech; new roles make up nearly half of vacancies in 2025
Sectors with higher-than-average shares of new roles include information and communications and professional services
Australia February employment jumps, jobless rate still rises
The RBA has judged that the labour market had tightened a little recently as the economy picked up pace after three rate cuts last year
NTUC, employers split on retrenchment notice lead time; workers say timely support matters more
The ministry is conducting a comprehensive review of the Employment Act and will provide updates in due course
Fewer grads are landing jobs. Should they settle for short-term gigs?
[SINGAPORE] Back in 2025, I remember excitedly announcing in a group chat: “I got a job offer!”
Pre-Gulf war survey sees improved hiring sentiment among Singapore employers
Poll by ManpowerGroup shows 45% of firms expect to raise headcounts
