News & Updates

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

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

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MOH: Press Release on Phase 2 of Re-opening

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MOM: Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker Period

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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. [+]

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

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Phase 2: Re-opening and Advisories for Businesses

(MOM) Report: Labour Market Advance Release First Quarter 2020

Supplementary Budget Summary

Budget 2020 at a Glance

COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Bill for Businesses

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

'Key challenge' is helping SMEs decide to venture abroad

Local business federation helps companies to trim the fat

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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