HR & Education
IMDA targets 40,000 tech workers in expanded AI training initiative
IMDA targets 40,000 tech workers in expanded AI training initiative
With AISG, it will launch the AIxTech AI software engineering programme.
INSEAD Singapore campus marks 25 years with expansion push
The school expands programmes and regional ties as leadership demand shifts.
AI-driven layoffs could erode firms’ competitive edge: Jasmine Lau
Authorities are reviewing support gaps in the workforce support.
AI transition must avoid worker‑business clash, Minister Tan says
Only 6% of AI adopting firms reported workforce reductions in MOM survey.
No plans to raise late retrenchment notification penalties: MOM
Compliance rose to 80% last year, up from 70% in 2024.
New Bill to merge workforce agencies amidst AI, economic shifts
The SWDA will gain legal authority to issue mandatory guidelines for career providers.
Employers still face tech hiring challenges amidst AI skills shift: report
Data analytics and data science roles are the hardest to fill, whilst employers turn to upskilling and flexible talent models.
Hiring intentions 'quietly dry up' as Hormuz closure hits Singapore SMEs
Employment growth slows to 5,000 in Q1 as firms pull back on hiring.
NTUC commits $37m as job security concerns rise amongst PMETs, graduates
The group’s survey showed that nearly one in five saw job security as a top concern.
Tripartite partners outline joint plans as AI transforms Singapore’s workforce
SNEF, MOM and NTUC will jointly push for skills, job redesign and workforce support.
Singapore forms Tripartite Jobs Council to buffer AI worker transition
Key focus areas include expanded training and targeted support for at-risk roles.
AI skills boost engineer pay by up to 25%, NodeFlair finds
The report shows AI capability now commands a clear salary premium across engineering roles.
Job market faces emerging ‘talent paradox’ as hiring turns more selective: report
Applications rise as hiring turns skills-focused.
Labour market expansion slows in Q1 amidst cooling hiring plans
Employment rose for 18th quarter whilst hiring plans fall sharply.
Singapore ranks 6th globally, tops APAC for A&E talent: Savills
However, firms are urged to be more deliberate in office space use amidst rising costs.
Two-thirds of Gen Zs say firms not prepared for their needs: Robert Walters
Whilst most firms are open to hiring them, 4% remain hesitant—the highest in SEA.
DBS tops LinkedIn’s Singapore employer ranking
Financial firms took six of 15 spots.
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