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4 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
On the other hand, retail and commerce ranked the lowest among all industries, with an average score of just 60.10 out of 100.
Workplace satisfaction is more important than ever before for retaining employees, with one recent survey finding that 77% of workers were more likely to stay with an employer if they were satisfied with their company’s organisational culture.
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4 weeks ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong
This funding is in line with the Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative by the Australia-Singapore partners.
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Australia have announced eight proposed projects they wish to provide funding for, as part of the $20mn Low Emissions Technologies (ASLET) initiative to reduce emissions in the maritime sector.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Umairah Nasir
Successful pass holders will be free from all security clearance when they travel to and from Malaysia. Effective 1 April 2025 (Tuesday), Malaysia's Immigration Department (JIM) will introduce a Long-Term Social Visit Pass for Foreign Businesses and Investors aiming to streamline the entry process for foreign investors and facilitate long-term stays.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Tracy Chan
By and large, Singapore’s income growth was higher than in many other developed countries, where most saw their income stagnate or decline. Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) shared an update on how employment outcomes for Singapore citizens have evolved over the years alongside the positive economic growth. A series of infographics was shared on Facebook with data recording the coutry’s labour force participation rate (LFPR), unemployment rate, and the annualised change in real income.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
Intense rainfall may overwhelm drains and canals temporarily, causing flash floods, PUB said.
Singapore's National Water Agency, PUB, has announced in a Facebook post that rainy weather can be expected in the next few days.
According to an advisory by Meteorological Service Singapore has predicted a monsoon surge between 19 to 21 March, which will bring moderate to heavy showers over the island, and with temperatures expected to drop to a possible 22°C.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong
The labour market remained tight in the fourth quarter of 2024 with more job vacancies than unemployed persons, of which 70% were jobs filled by residents, according to MOM.
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has released data on the labour market for the final quarter of 2024, showing strong economic performance and positive business sentiments as it saw the total employment (resident and non-resident) growth by 44,500.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong
Counter services at the current ICA building will be suspended from 1 to 4 April, before the opening of the ICA Services Centre on 7 April.
Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced on Monday (17 March 2025) that the new ICA Services Centre (ISC) will be open to the public from 7 April 2025 onwards. The service centre is located at 2 Crawford Street, Singapore 207218.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong
With Eid coming up, the allocation of THR should be made at least seven days before Eid and the grant process will be given in more details by the Minister of Employment.
Following feedback from driver communities on the provision of religious holiday allowance which is also known as Tunjangan Hari Raya (THR), Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto called upon the mandate for companies to provide cash allowance to individuals working under app-based transportation services on Monday (10 March).
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Colette Wong |Umairah Nasir
Overall, the unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in January. The Department of Statistics Malaysia recorded improvements in the labour force in January 2025, observing an increasing number of employed persons in the month. In particular, this was a rise of 0.3%, representing a growth from 16.63mn persons employed in December 2024 to 16.68mn in the first month of 2025.
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1 month ago | 
humanresourcesonline.net | Sarah Gideon |Colette Wong
"While Malaysia maintains a neutral position on unilateral sanctions, companies operating in Malaysia are advised to be aware of other countries' unilateral export controls which apply to their international business activities to avoid such sanctions on their goods or services," the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry expressed.
