Singapore PMETs

Long-term unemployment rate for PMETs remains within the range observed during non-recessionary periods

The labour movement will push for enhanced support measures as workers express anxiety and concerns

Employment rates of fresh graduates remain broadly stable despite some year-to year fluctuations

Areas of focus include workplace fairness, representation and helping them transition into new roles

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.

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.

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...

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.

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 ...