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Singapore job market shifts with rise in R&D opportunities
Singapore job market shifts with rise in R&D opportunities
Jobs in the labour sector experienced sharp declines.
Hybrid work cuts sick days by 36%: study
Workers facing mental health challenges report taking an additional 17.7 sick days per year.
Job ads decline 3.7% as lower-skilled roles shrink
Job postings in scientific research and development rose 35%, whilst security and public safety roles climbed 31%.
Singaporeans link proper lunch to higher productivity: report
The disconnect stems largely from heavy workloads (46%) and a lack of time (36%).
MPA, ABS renew multi-year MoU to boost maritime innovation, workforce
ABS will establish the ABS Singapore Maritime Safety Centre as part of the arrangement.
Hiring falls 5% YoY despite recent monthly gains
The Advertising, Public Relations & Media sector and the Education sector led the recovery, both recording 7% MoM growth.
MPA, partners boost maritime training with enhanced training programme
Under the enhanced TMTA, the training duration will be reduced from 31 months to 22 months.
SMEs told to set employee goals under state’s overseas job program
The target is to set up a foreign network and advance the company’s expansion plan.
SG executives report low trust in crime compliance programmes
The report cited weak technology adoption and underinvestment as key reasons behind compliance ineffectiveness.
Six in ten Singapore employees would quit due to a lack of belongingness
67% of Gen Z workers indicated they would resign if they lacked a connection to their workplace.
NTUC LearningHub launches new Green Academy
It offers an implementation-led sustainability training programme with the GRI ASEAN Network for SMEs.
Singapore sees 6.04% rise in employee wellbeing: report
It ranked second in employee wellbeing across 21 markets globally.
Labour market expands in 2024: MoM
Resident employment saw a notable rebound, growing by 8,800 after a decline in 2023.
Stagnant pay and slow raises frustrate Singapore’s workforce: report
Industry constraints and tech disruptions weigh on pay trends.
Confidence, caregiving duties hinder business dreams for women in Singapore: survey
They cited a lack of confidence, fear of failure, and the challenge of balancing caregiving responsibilities as major barriers.
CEOs' confidence drops amidst inflation, supply chain issues: survey
This drop contrasts with a rise in global CEO confidence, which has increased to 73.5% from 70.5% in late 2024.
NTU, Vietnam university sign strategic partnership agreement
The MoU will encompass six key initiatives including faculty exchange.
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