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Empowering the Workforce: Singapore Employers Must Process All Flexible Work Requests from December Starting in December, every Singapore employer must process all flexible work requests. Minister of State for Manpower Gan Siow Huang stated that Singapore’s tight labour market and growing number of retirees who need caregiving are among the main reasons for implementing flexible…
MOM Unveils the New Singapore Workplace Fairness Legislation In a significant move to bolster workplace discrimination protection, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has unveiled new details about forthcoming workplace fairness legislation addressing this pressing issue. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance worker protection, promote fairness, and reinforce equitable employment practices. Current Framework The Tripartite…
What You Need to Know About AI and Data Analytics Talent Development Programme Singapore’s financial sector is embarking on an exciting journey of innovation and growth with the launch of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics (AIDA) Talent Development Programme. As part of the National AI Programme in Finance, the AIDA will help to address…
Visa-Free Travel Deal in the Works Between China and Singapore China and Singapore are in talks about a visa-free travel deal arrangement to boost arrivals from the city-state. Singapore had 3.6 million Chinese visitors in 2019. This is far more than any country, and the total spent combined by these visitors was S$4.1 billion. With…
What is the New Point-Based Work Pass in Singapore and How Does it Work? Singapore has taken a significant step in revolutionizing its approach to immigration and employment by introducing a point-based work pass system. The new system called the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS), aims to attract highly skilled professionals and prioritize individuals who can…
Paid Paternity Leave Doubles in Singapore, Reaches 4 Weeks Fathers of children born on or after 1 January 2024 can enjoy more time at home with their newborn as paid paternity leave doubles, reaching 4 weeks in Singapore. The additional two weeks will be on a voluntary basis to begin with. Employers will be reimbursed…