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Singapore

New MOM index finds top employers across all sectors and sizes

Blending permanent teams with freelance, contract or remote talent gives organisations the agility to respond to market shifts, access specialised skills and control costs more effectively.
Career Guide

Singapore’s youth employment crunch demands a new vision for work

There were 3.12 employment claims and appeals per 1,000 employees in 2024, up from 2.53 the year before.
Singapore

Employment claims in Singapore rise with more job losses, firms in financial difficulties

The Workplace Fairness Bill makes it unlawful for firms to employ workers based on their age, race and other criteria.
Singapore

HR professionals prepare for changes due to workplace fairness Bill

Legislating requirements to provide reasonable accommodations can lead to extensive litigation, says Dr Tan, explaining Singapore's education-first approach.
Singapore

Current scope of workplace fairness law is just a beginning: Tan See Leng

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Singapore

Proposed workplace fairness law ‘strikes the right balance for now’: Tan See Leng

Businesses that repeatedly flout visa rules or commit serious employment breaches, such as not paying the minimum wage, will be barred from recruiting foreign workers for two years, up from the current 12 months, the UK government said.
International

Britain tightens sanctions on employers exploiting foreign workers

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Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

Flexible work arrangements: A delicate balancing act for employers

The report notes a rise in group claims from foreign employees of construction firms facing business failures and financial difficulties or undergoing liquidation.
Singapore

Employment claims in Singapore higher in 2023 on back of salary claims by foreign construction workers

In order to maintain its global competitiveness and drive innovation, the city-state needs to continue attracting and retaining top professionals from all over the world.
Opinion & Features

Empowering local talent and embracing diversity

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