Singapore PMETs
Singapore firms who don’t tap their older workers are missing out on a goldmine
Professionals aged 65 and up have the knowledge and experience that could shape whether a company scales, survives or stalls
S$10 billion invested in workforce initiatives over past five years: MOM
Long-term unemployment rate for PMETs remains within the range observed during non-recessionary periods
Over half of PMEs feel the need to upskill amid AI disruptions: NTUC survey
The labour movement will push for enhanced support measures as workers express anxiety and concerns
AI impact on entry-level PMET hiring still uncertain: MOM
Employment rates of fresh graduates remain broadly stable despite some year-to year fluctuations
NTUC aims to do more to support PMEs, who now account for nearly half its membership
Areas of focus include workplace fairness, representation and helping them transition into new roles
Will raising EP salary thresholds lead to better outcomes for local PMETs?
THE salary threshold for the Employment Pass (EP), which will go up to S$5,600 from Jan 1, 2025, has been rising at a much faster clip in the last four years than in the decade pre-pandemic.
Career conversion programmes ease PMETs into SMEs
DESPITE previously working for a multinational corporation (MNC), Lim Keng Kian jumped at the chance to join a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) when he received a job offer in late 2021.
New career conversion programme to re-skill 280 PMETs for Singapore’s furniture industry
A NEW scheme aims to re-skill up to 280 mid-career professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) for jobs in Singapore’s furniture industry by September 2024, with salary support provide...
85% of companies enrolled in scheme to help them scale up create new businesses, products
ENTERPRISE Singapore’s programme to support local companies with high-growth potential to scale their operations has seen some “promising signs”, said Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong.
NTUC sets up youth taskforce, to draw up proposals for workers under 25
THE labour movement is hoping to engage 10,000 young workers aged below 25 through a new taskforce, as it takes a targeted approach towards supporting workers from different segments, labour chief Ng ...
