Ministry of Manpower
The Ministry of Manpower is a ministry of the Government of Singapore which is responsible for the formulation and implementation of labour policies related to the workforce in Singapore.
See below for the Latest Ministry of Manpower News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
Tripartism must be enhanced for new employment models: Tan
Tripartism must be enhanced for new employment models: Tan
Under tripartism, union, government and employers must collaborate.
Employment ‘more robust’ in Q2: MoM
The employment rate likely expanded by 1.9% during the quarter.
Chart of the day: Salary disputes drop in 2021
Approximately 84% of salary claims were resolved that year.
Employment appeals fall significantly to 1.73 per 1,000 employees in 2021: MOM
Most of the complaints filed were salary and dismissal claims.
Chart of the day: Wrongful dismissal claims dips in 2021
26% of wrongful dismissal cases assessed were substantiated.
Dangerous workplace incidents doubled in H12022
The MoM recorded 9,000 violations of the Workplace Safety and Health Act.
7 in 10 businesses have work safety and health technology in place
Companies who have yet to adopt one can tap on the Productivity Solutions Grant.
Meet the leaders of Forward Singapore
Several ministers will help review and refresh the market’s social compact.
Here's why recent real wage growth is lower compared to a decade ago
Total real wage growth in 2021 was at 1.6%—less compared to 2010'2 2.7%.
Which workers saw salary gains in 2021
Employees in the information and communications sector had a 5.1% wage hike.
Salary growth slowly rises 1.6% in 2021
The wage situation improved last year but at a slower pace.
About 41,100 job seekers employed in Q1
Non-resident employment was higher than resident employment.
Chart of the Day: 41.9% of professionals uploaded resumes to social media
This signals a shift in job hunting in the digital era.
Number of employed individuals up by 41,400 in 2021
This is a rebound from last year’s contraction of 166,600.
Gov’t streamlines entry requirements for vaccinated new work permit holders in CMP sectors
The streamlined process will begin on 13 March.
Singapore employment up 47.4% at 47,400 in Q4 2021
Unemployment, meanwhile, dropped to 75,800 in December 2021.
Commentary
When scale arrives before proof: Singapore’s capital allocation question in Southeast Asia
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure
How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia
AI in hospitality: Where should Singapore’s F&B operators draw the line?
Do Singapore workplaces mistake silence for leadership?
AI as the new competitive advantage for Singapore’s small retailers
Singapore's next payments opportunity