Singapore Employment
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Non-resident workers in construction and manufacturing boost employment in Q3
Based on advanced estimates, total employment expanded by 75,600.
Non-residents boost employment figures in H122
There were 95,400 non-residents employed during the first half.
Looking for a job? 50% of employers are planning to hire in Q4
Jobs prospects are most abundant in the banking, finance, insurance, and real estate sectors.
MOM unveils safeguards for issuance of ONE Pass
The agency said it will carefully vet applications for the work pass.
MOM mulls 4 changes to workpass framework
This includes a new Overseas Network and Expertise Pass.
Employment ‘more robust’ in Q2: MoM
The employment rate likely expanded by 1.9% during the quarter.
Employment appeals fall significantly to 1.73 per 1,000 employees in 2021: MOM
Most of the complaints filed were salary and dismissal claims.
Non-tech graduate but with coding training? You're still hired!
Majority of businesses are open to hiring those who lack tech experience.
Slightly lower employment growth in Q122
Total employment only grew by 42,000 which is 5,900 less from Q421.
Why 68% of Singaporeans would not pursue skilled trades
Singaporeans, however, still believe skilled trades provide a lot of opportunities.
Nine in 10 restaurants and hotels find difficulty in hiring talent
Nearly 100% of employers in restaurants and hotels have hiring difficulty.
Singaporeans seeking jobs abroad up by 72%
Most of them are looking for jobs in the United States.
Singapore employment up 47.4% at 47,400 in Q4 2021
Unemployment, meanwhile, dropped to 75,800 in December 2021.
SG mid-year employment rate rises to 67.2% in 2021
It reflected economic recovery and the impact of SGUnited measures.
Tech job postings hit all-time high: Indeed
October postings were up by 76% from February 2021.
7 of 10 Singapore employers have no DE&I policies
This is according to a joint report by SNEF & Kincentric.
Jobless rate inches up to 2.8% in July
Some 87,300 individuals were unemployed in July.
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