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Singapore manpower

Economy & Policy

Singapore’s real income growth improves to 4.3% amid low inflation

The proportion of permanent roles secured by youths aged 15 to 24 climbed to 65.8 per cent this year, from 58 per cent a year earlier.
Economy & Policy

Short-term contracts form smaller share of jobs, with permanent roles at record high: MOM

MOM said it began collecting overseas work experience data this year to assess how prepared Singapore’s resident workforce is for regional and senior roles, given the country’s position as a headquarters hub for multinational companies.
Economy & Policy

China, US and Malaysia are top overseas postings for Singapore workers: MOM

According to this year’s GTCI report, Singapore stood apart “for the constant evolution of its educational system, and its forward-looking approach to nurturing an adaptive and innovation-driven workforce.”
Economy & Policy

Singapore overtakes Switzerland to claim top spot on global talent competitiveness index

Wage growth should be in line with productivity growth, said the National Wages Council.
Singapore

National Wages Council recommends 5.5% to 7.5% pay rise for lower-wage workers in 2026

Workers' appetite for job-switching has fallen to 31% this year from 34% in 2024, a Randstad study shows.
Opinion & Features
BRUNCH

Too afraid to quit? Welcome to job hugging

MOM regularly reviews DRCs based on Singapore’s economic needs, workforce outcomes, and infrastructural and social constraints, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng.
Economy & Policy

Landscaping, conservancy to get ‘targeted flexibilities’ in foreign worker quotas

Beyond Agoda's case, MOM has not received any complaints on clauses discouraging workers from approaching the authorities or unions over the last three years.
Economy & Policy

Agoda layoffs: Clauses that deter workers from going to authorities ‘should not be included’

Unions cannot represent their members in non-unionised companies in mediation sessions and tribunal hearings as there is no formal relationship between union and the employer.
Singapore

Judges to determine costs awarded under new workplace fairness law

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the government “is mindful not to over-regulate and be intrusive into private contractual agreements” between employers and workers.
Economy & Policy

MOM reviewing NTUC’s call for employers to give advance notice of retrenchments: Tan See Leng

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