Post Event Coverage

The forum was well-attended by over 100 SME delegates gaining insights on how to tap on various HR grants and adoption of manpower strategies to enhance employee engagement & retention whilst striving to build a future-ready organisation for business sustainability. Participants are also offered an opportunity to join Mrs Teo, 2nd Minister for Manpower in conversation on key manpower issues which focused on the following: Foreign workforce policy changes and...

As the official HPB-appointed Programme Manager for the SME Health+ Scheme, WAF has organised its official launch of the scheme on 22 March 2018. The launch event was attended by more than 200 management representatives from local Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).In its role as Programme Manager, WAF will administer to SMEs a pre-funded package that comprises of a suite of cost-effective programmes that revolves around 4 key categories, assuring employees understanding and...

CREATING PURPOSEFUL EMPLOYMENTALIGNING ORGANISATION GOALS WITH EMPLOYEE BELIEFSThe 8th Workforce Champion Series (WCS) was concluded successfully at the ubiquitous homegrown brand - Fairprice. A brand familiar with all Singaporeans. Reaching out to close to 100 attendees, the event was an insightful session that looked deeply into balancing business value propositions and individual employee values.Fairprice was founded in 1973 by the labour movement with one purpose - to moderate the cost of...

STOP. THINK. INNOVATE YOUR BUSINESS.Why employing persons with disabilities/disadvantages could possibly help your business.The 7th Workforce Champion Series (WCS) was successfully concluded at Singapore’s very first hawker training school for the disabled and disadvantaged – Dignity Kitchen. Dignity Kitchen was set up in October 2010 with a passion in preserving the local heritage of hawker food and a vision to help persons with disabilities and disadvantages find work...

HAVE YOUR TALENTS SOAR TO GREATER HEIGHTS BY PUTTING THEM FIRSTOUTBOUND – STRONG PILLARS FOR A COMPREHENSIVE HR STRATEGYINBOUND – A COMPETENT WORKFORCEThe 6th Workforce Champion series was successfully concluded at none other than our very own Singapore Airlines (SIA) premises. Known worldwide for its “Singapore Girl” who embraces the meaning of service excellence, we dived deeper into the success of SIA and how its success came to be.In identifying its People as its...

EMPLOYEE JOB SATISFACTION THROUGH CORPORATE GROWTH AND INTERNATIONALISATION: The 5th Workforce Champion Series was held this afternoon at the premises of Goodrich Global Pte Ltd. Graced by Mr S Iswaran, Minister for Trade and Industry (Industry) and supported by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and IE Singapore, 50 business owners and HR professionals were gathered to hear the success story of Goodrich Global Pte Ltd – from a small company in 1983 to a regional brand...

TRIPLE E IN HUMAN RESOURCE - EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND ENABLEMENT: The 4th Workforce Champion Series was held at the premises of Fuji Xerox Singapore. Supported by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), more than 50 business owners and HR professionals were given great insights into the functionality of HR in an MNC and how these can be applied to SMEs.Established in 1965, Fuji Xerox Singapore employs approximately 850 employees in Singapore and has been awarded for its HR...

PEOPLE . MACHINERY . TECHNOLOGY: The 3rd Workforce Champion Series was held at the premises of Neo Garden Limited. Graced by Mr Lim Swee Say, Minister for Manpower, the event drew participation from 50 business leaders, allowing them exclusive insights to the reputed “Buffet King’s” operations.Supported by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Neo Group Limited, the event proved to be a very interesting one with a private tour around the central kitchen of...

BREAK AWAY FROM TRADITION AND EMBRACE INNOVATION: The 2nd Workforce Champion Series was held at the premises of Yang Kee Logistics Pte Ltd. Graced by Mr Lee Yi Shyan, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and National Development, the event drew participation from 50 business leaders coming forth to understand Yang Kee Logistic’s success in hiring and retaining talents.Supported by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and Yang Kee Logistics Pte Ltd, the event...

INTRODUCTION: After much anticipation, the Workforce Advancement Federation (WAF) was officially launched through an insightful Summit on Thursday, 16 July 2015. The half-day summit was graced by Minister of State (MOS) for Ministry of Trade and Industry, Mr Teo Ser Luck.With the support of SPRING Singapore, Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), Strategic and Preferred Partners, the event was a resounding success and drew participation from more than 250 SME Owners and Senior...