HR & Education
Tripartite labour council to convene for new wage guidelines
Tripartite labour council to convene for new wage guidelines
Recommendations covering December to November 2027 are due by October.
3,600 fresh graduates still seeking work as professional roles rise
Graduate traineeship programmes will be extended to the 2026 cohort.
Hiring shifts toward domain expertise as AI reshapes roles
Entry-level positions accounted for just 16% of AI job opportunities on the Jobstreet platform in Q2.
SID launches AI governance guide for company boards
It covers AI integration and indentification of high-value use cases.
Labour market extends 19‑quarter expansion on non‑resident hiring
Unemployment remained stable in June at 2%.
SP named founding training partner for TIA-Ready framework
It has also partnered with organisations in the manufacturing and robotics sectors.
Knight Frank agents joins OrangeTee as real estate agency business shuts
OrangeTee is now the 4th biggest property agency by registered salespersons.
Can controlled sandboxes prepare Singapore organisations for production AI?
When dealing with corporate intelligence, enterprises cannot export sensitive data to public models.
Salary growth holds at 3.9% as employers shift budgets toward critical roles
Cost management was cited by 35.1% of employers as the top driver of cautious salary planning.
Lawyer attrition stable, but workplace issues persist: Shanmugam
Key difficulties include long hours and derogatory or unfair treatment in court.
AI career optimism lags at 67% despite high adoption: Robert Walters
Automation-driven job displacement topped the concerns list at 48% for the surveyed professionals.
New centre links firms to regional professional services network
The hub connects to centres in Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh, and Nanjing.
Over half of firms move roles abroad as AI reshapes hiring
Despite, the city-state reports less acute pressure than other markets.
Where does value creation really happen?
This is particularly relevant as Singapore firms accelerate digital and AI adoption.
SP unveils HCC platform for job redesign and AI adoption
Key areas include leadership development and fair work practices.
Risk teams still sidelined despite growth role expectations, study says
Most businesses expect more from risk functions but involve them only after plans form.
SP offers diploma giving creatives path to boardroom
It builds strategy, business, and AI skills for career growth beyond design.
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