News & Updates

S'pore businesses keen to send staff to quick test centres to check for Covid-19

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Small firms in F&B, retail cope slightly better during heightened alert vs circuit breaker

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New road maps to help marine and offshore engineering SMEs and staff go digital

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Working from home should be default mode in first 2 phases of reopening after Covid-19 circuit breaker

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SGUnited Traineeships Programme

2,800 companies step up to offer 19,000 traineeships for new graduates [+]

Easing the Tighter Circuit Breaker Measures, Preparing for Gradual Resumption of Activity After 1 June

The Multi-Ministry Taskforce will ease some of the tighter circuit breaker measures announced on 21 April 2020. [+]

MOM: Coordinated donations to support migrant workers

MOM has issued a press release on the coordination of donations to support our migrant workers more effectively. [+]

Govt clarifies foreign workers under Covid-19 quarantine will be paid salaries

Foreign workers who have been quarantined will be paid their salaries, the Government has clarified. [+]

Money FM 89.3 Podcast: Interview with Josephine Teo, MOM

Companies have been grappling with the impact of COVID 19 - we spoke to Mrs. Josephine Teo, MOM on new measures. [+]

COVID-19: Implications of Non-Essential Travel

Workers who insist on non-essential travel may have to use leave to serve stay-home notice or LOA [+]

COVID-19: New Border Restrictions

From March 16 (11.59pm), travelers into Singapore with recent travel history will be issued 14-day SHN. [+]

Post Event Coverage of WCS 10 - Noontalk Media

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WCS 10 - NOONTALK MEDIA [+]

手握扫描器让室内装潢更省力

Feature of WAF's 3D-Scan Visualiser [+]

Feature of WAF's LED Project : 3D-Scan Visualiser

Credits : SPRINGnews Feb 2017 [+]

Scanner saves time, shows what's possible when rivals team up

The Straits Times [+]

How does Singapore Airlines retain its employees?

Credits : Calvin Hui, Channel NewsAsia [+]

National HR certification framework to be launched in July

Credits : Channel NewsAsia [+]

多重配套应变与提升致力协助个别国人就业

联合早报 (Lianhe Zaobao) [+]

Hiring expected to stay weak this year

Credits : Olivia Ho, The Straits Times [+]

Nine associations appointed to help SMEs adopt manpower-lean solutions

Credits : Jeremy Koh, The Straits Times [+]

Two new statutory boards to be formed for skills and employment

Credits : Channel NewsAsia [+]

Era of slower job growth ahead

Credit : Chuang Peck Ming, The Business Times [+]

WDA to ramp up SkillsFuture outreach efforts

Credits : Hetty Musfirah Abdul Khamid, Channel NewsAsia [+]

Low employment growth persists for third quarter: MOM report

Credits : Olivia Ho, The Straits Times [+]

Manpower plan launched for retail sector with job redesign in focus

Credits : Calvin Hui, Channel NewsAsia [+]

What workers in Singapore want: More annual leave

Credits : Marissa Lee, The Straits Times [+]

Upgrading skills must become 'a way of life': PM Lee at G20 Summit

Credits : Channel NewsAsia [+]

Innovation will push employees’ productivity

Credits : HRM Asia [+]

Ministries to work closely to deliver meaningful jobs: Lim Swee Say

Credits : Patrick John Lim, Channel NewsAsia [+]

SMEs to share HR practices in new organisation's workforce series

Credits : Olivia Ho, The Straits Times [+]

Local SMEs to be at the heart of economy as Singapore restructures: DPM Tharman

Credits : Patrick John Lim, Channel NewsAsia [+]

'Heart of worker is what productivity is about'

Credits : Poh Leong Joo, The Straits Times [+]

Mid-career Singaporeans to get more subsidies for training

Credits : Channel NewsAsia [+]

Employment and productivity fall in first half of 2015: MOM report

Credits : Joanna Seow, Olivia Ho, The Straits Times [+]

Curbs on foreign workers 'meant to serve S'pore'

Credits : Wong Siew Ying, The Straits Times [+]

Labour woes' easing a boon for SMEs

Credits : Olivia Ho, The Straits Times [+]

New scheme offers SMEs flexibility in retaining and hiring foreign workers

Credits : The Straits Times [+]

Parliament: Employment Act amended to make payslips and employment terms more transparent

Credits : asiaone.com [+]

Economy needs to become 'less labour-intensive'

Credits : Olivia Ho, The Straits Times [+]

HR skills key to success of SMEs: Lim Swee Say

Credits : Annabeth Leow, The Straits Times [+]

Chan Chun Sing: Stay Competitive In Singapore’s Job Market, Get Out Of Singapore

Credit : By Liang Hwei of Vulcan Post Image : TODAY [+]

Lee Yi Shyan to lead SkillsFuture outreach to businesses

Credits : Chan Yi Wen of The Business Times [+]

New non-profit group signs MOU with WDA to help businesses cope with labour crunch

Credits : Cheow Sue-Ann, The Straits Times [+]

New federation set up to fight Singapore's manpower crunch

Credits : Chloe Wang, Channel NewsAsia [+]

New body's focus: Helping SMEs with labour crunch

Credits: Toh Yong Chuan, The Straits Times [+]

Singapore could lose competitive edge if wages grow without productivity gains: HR experts

Credits : Dylan Loh, Channel NewsAsia [+]

Singapore's growth formula needs recalibration: Lim Swee Say

Credits : Channel NewsAsia [+]

These are the 5 hardest positions to fill in Singapore, survey finds

Credits: The Straits Times [+]

Singapore's quarterly total employment falls for the first time in 5 years

Credits : The Business Times [+]

Four manpower priorities for Singapore: Lim Swee Say

Credits : The Straits Times Photo : Mark Cheong [+]

Call for shift in mindset to raise productivity in Singapore

Credits : The Business Times [+]

SMEs, tackle labour crunch by marketing to workforce

Credits : The Business Times [+]

Technology, regulations spurring skills upgrade in the financial sector

Credit : Business Times Photo : REUTERS [+]

People with disabilities losing jobs to technology

Credits : The Straits Times Photo : Lau Fook Kong [+]

Adaptability ‘now key skill for graduates’

Credits : WWW.TODAYONLINE.COM [+]

Chan Chun Sing eyes skill ladders for PMEs

Credits: The Straits Times [+]

May Day Rally: Singapore must remain exceptional to survive, says PM Lee Hsien Loong

Credits: The Straits Times [+]

Mindset change among employers the key to workers' push to upgrade: Lim Swee Say

Credits: Channel NewsAsia [+]

Happenings

Community Measures From 12 July 2021

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Mandatory FET Regime for Personal Care Services (PCS) Establishments

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[COVID-19] Mandatory Fast & Easy Testing for F&B Establishments

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Updated Advisory for Safe Management Measures at Food & Beverage Establishments

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Business Advisory: Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) Measures from 21 June 2021

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Updated Job Support Scheme (JSS) Support Levels from 21 June 2021

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All foreign workers have to download and activate TraceTogether app by 19 June 2021

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ESG: Info Kit on Business Support Packages in Overseas Markets

In response to COVID-19 situation globally, the governments have rolled out various support packages to help enterprises [+]

MOM: Advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker

This advisory is issued to guide employer and employees on salary and leave arrangements. [+]

Extension of Circuit Breaker period and tightened list of essential services

As announced by PM Lee, the circuit breaker period will be extended by another 4 weeks until 1 June 2020 (inclusive). [+]

Guidelines on Suspension of Workplace Activities

With effect from 7 April 2020 till 4 May 2020 or further, there will be a suspension of activities at workplace premises [+]

MOM: Advisory for Employers and Self-Employed on application for LOA Support

MOM announced that it will extend support under the Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) to employers. [+]

MOH: Health Advisory for Workers Returning Recently From Overseas

Many workers have recently returned to Singapore from overseas, and are staying in, or serving their SHN. [+]

ESG: Advisory on COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) For Businesses

The Government is taking further precautionary measures to reduce the risk of importation of COVID-19 into Singapore. [+]

ESG Advisory on COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019) For Businesses

The Government is taking further precautionary measures to reduce the risk of importation of COVID-19 into Singapore. [+]

MOM Advisory for Employers and Employees Traveling to China

Precautionary measures for employers and employees travelling to and from Mainland China in response to increase in case [+]

Post Event Coverage of SkillsFuture Festival Enterprise Series 2019

Business Transformation Forum 1 [+]

DISCUSSION WITH BUSINESS LEADERS ON PLANS FOR 2019

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POST EVENT COVERAGE FOR SME HEALTH+ LAUNCH

As an appointed Programme Manager for the SME Health+ Scheme, WAF has organised its official launch on 22 March 2018. [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE ENGAGEMENT FORUM 2018

Sustainable Manpower Strategies for Future-Ready SMEs [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 8

NTUC FAIRPRICE: Achieving HR Excellence Through Workplace Diversity and People Development Strategies [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 7

DIGNITY KITCHEN: A Stronger Singapore Core - Enhancing Employability For An Inclusive Society [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 6

SINGAPORE AIRLINES: Building a Strong Singaporean Core for Resiliency in a Manpower-Lean Economy [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 5

GOODRICH GLOBAL: Workforce Enablement for Corporate Growth and Internationalisation [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 3

NEO GROUP: Driving Workforce Productivity in the Workplace [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE FOR WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 2

YANG KEE LOGISTICS: Key Insights to Talent Management for SMEs [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE: WORKFORCE ADVANCEMENT SUMMIT 2015

Ignite the Workforce, Turn Challenges to Competencies [+]

POST-EVENT COVERAGE: WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 1 - JASON MARINE GROUP

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Featured Employer : Mr Neo Kah Kiat, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Neo Group

He constantly sets new targets for the company according to the current trends and the company’s ability. [+]

Featured Employer : Mr Chan Chong Beng, Chairman & Co-Founder of Goodrich Global

We must always have a group of dedicated older worker who can inspire the younger people who come in. [+]

MOM's Business messages and announcements for Enterprises

New Updates to P-MAX@WAF PROGRAMME 2021

[COVID-19] Phase 3 Heightened Alert Business Advisory

Featured Article of the Month: Surviving A Pandemic - Finding Strength in Unity

(MOM) Report: Labour Market Advance Release First Quarter 2021

SMEs to share HR practices in new organisation's workforce series

SME bosses get taste of food technology on exchange visit

Non-profit body takes off, to help SMEs tackle labour crunch

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ACCOUNTING & FINANCE SHOW ASIA 2021

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FROM SURVIVE TO THRIVE: HOW HR CAN SUSTAIN THEIR LEADERSHIP VOICE AND BOARDROOM STATUS BEYOND THE PANDEMIC

WORKFORCE CHAMPION SERIES 11 - HOSTED BY THONG SIEK GLOBAL (TSG)

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JOB REDESIGN IN THE AGE OF INDUSTRY 4.0

LEADERSHIP - RESILIENCE AND REINVENTION IN TURBULENT TIMES

FUTURE OF WORK TRENDS IN A POST COVID-19 WORLD

LEADING CULTURE TRANSFORMATION DURING COVID-19

Workforce Resilience : Covid-19 and Beyond

BizTrend Webinar: Balancing Business Risks and Equitable Employment

Shaping and Leading an Agile Workforce During COVID-19

Asia Professional Speakers Convention 2020

Fostering Resilient & Sustainable Businesses

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