HR & Education
Lower- and middle-income groups outpace others in annual gains, MoF says
Lower- and middle-income groups outpace others in annual gains, MoF says
MoF data shows bottom-tier households grew nearly 10 times faster than top decile in the past decade.
Budget 2026: NTUC urges job security as 56% of PMEs seek upskilling
AI disruption remains a real concern for workers.
SIT’s new 2026 programme prepares future green economy leaders
ASTP pairs students with chiefs and overseas immersion to close green skills gap.
AI pre-screening swarms 70% of Singapore recruitment
Four in 10 recruiters now face intense pressure to fill open roles faster than in previous years.
‘Burnout is now business-critical’: Jobstreet
Around six in 10 workers believe higher compensation would improve immediate daily satisfaction.
Revolut plans to triple Singapore workforce within three years
It doubled its headcount in 2025 as Singapore anchored its Asian expansion.
Gov't to pay lower-wage workers up to $18,000 a year to get degrees
The expanded "Level-Up" scheme replaces short workshops with full diplomas and degrees.
Singapore labour market expands amidst 4.3% retrenchment expectations
Q4 job growth reaches 19,600.
Digital demand doubles as AI replaces foundational work tasks
Nearly a quarter of tasks can be significantly aided by the application of AI.
Linear finance careers fade as 42% back flexible paths
Career progression now depends more on skills and global awareness than tenure or titles.
Singapore adds 8 foreign medical schools to battle doctor shortage
Local intake rose to 555 in 2025 from about 440 in 2014, MOH said, as new grads still start under supervision.
Youth jobless rate climbs as employers demand day-one readiness
Academic foundations fail to prepare graduates for unwritten workplace nuances, EHL says.
ACCA: Linear finance careers fade as 42% back flexible paths
ACCA links Singapore’s high salaries to faster automation, with mandatory e-invoicing lifting digital expectations.
Raffles Education issues 338,461 shares after bond conversion
The conversion lifted issued shares to 1,530,727,865, with new shares set to trade on SGX-ST on 22 Jan.
HRnetGroup wins 3-year Sentosa deal after 8-way tender fight
Octomate will implement a workforce management system for Outward Bound Singapore's 250 staff.
MoM launches index ranking 300 firms on pay and mobility
The index assessed nearly 1500 organisations across Singapore workforce.
Singapore workers 'trapped' as 72% burnout meets 58% AI job-loss fears
Seven in 10 employees are seeking new roles, whilst fear of the AI shift keeps them in their current seats.
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