February 17, 2023
On 14 February 2023, Finance Minister Lawrence Wong announced Budget 2023, which included new and enhanced initiatives to help businesses build their capabilities and seize new opportunities in a new era of global development. Here are some key points from…
March 27, 2020
It was very recently announced by Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat that the Singapore Government would be releasing a S$1.9 billion stimulus package to aid Singaporeans and business through 2020. With COVID-19 largely affecting a lot of different business…
September 17, 2019
Taken from HRD Singapore Submitting doctor’s notes or medical certificates (MC) as proof for sick leave has been debated in Singapore off and on over the years. Just last year, a member of parliament urged the government to mandate that…
January 29, 2019
HRDs reveal top concerns for 2019 Article taken from HRD A severe lack of career development opportunities are leaving employees feeling unmotivated and unappreciated – according to a new report from Cascade HR. After interviewing almost 500 HR professionals, the…
October 10, 2018
Information taken from Ministry of Communication and Information Minister for Manpower, Mr Lim Swee Say, laid out his Ministry’s plans to enhance the current Employment Act (EA) framework in his Committee of Supply speech on 5 Mar 2018. Key highlights:…
March 26, 2018
Read on and find out more how a ideal appraisal system should work, and why SIA's Appraisal system caused issues for them.
January 30, 2018
HR Technology has assisted with the automation of many processes, but is it all good? Or does it take away from the people side of the job? Read on and find out more!
December 5, 2017
What's next for HR Roles in Companies?
November 10, 2017
Institutes of higher learning , including polytechnics and universities, have been tasked to provide more than 400 SkillsFuture Series courses.
September 7, 2017
One obvious consequence of the recent technology revolution, even beyond HR, is the fact that it has made the world smaller. How has this affected your HR?
August 18, 2017
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) launched on Monday a tripartite employment standard for term contract employees, which account for 10% of Singapore’s resident employees, or about 170,000 workers.
July 13, 2017
With 23 Industry Transformation Maps (ITMs) in the pipeline, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has unveiled the HR Industry Manpower Plan (HRIMP).
October 14, 2016
The earlier-announced national certification system for HR professionals is set for a trial run later this month.
July 31, 2016
Ministry of Manpower Updates EP Qualifying Salary To Keep Pace With Local Wages
June 30, 2016
A set of Tripartite Guidelines on the Employment of Term Contract Employees have been announced for Singapore employers.
April 12, 2016
A National Human Resources (HR) Professional Certification Framework is in the pipeline to allow human resource professionals to better support businesses.
February 1, 2016
By 1 April 2016, all employers in Singapore are required to issue itemised payslips and key employment terms to employees.
January 4, 2016
HR and Talent Management News: Starting 1 January 2016, the SkillsFuture Credit will be made available to eligible Singaporeans.
December 1, 2013
Gain some HR insights from about how to boost your intelligence regarding your workforce.
August 20, 2013
From 1 January 2014, the CPF contribution rates for low-wage workers will be increased to help them save more for retirement.
January 29, 2013
Introduction of Paternity Leave, Enhancements to Maternity and Parental Leave
January 2, 2013
HR Insights: Transforming HR Through Technology
August 27, 2012
IDA Announces Enhanced Grants and Increased Funding For ICT Investments
August 18, 2012
Will Nationalizing Preschool Education Kill Diversity?
June 30, 2012
Changes in CPF Minimum Sum, Medisave Minimum Sum and Medisave Contribution Ceiling from 1 July 2012
October 29, 2011
HR Insights – Find the Right Partners In HRO Solutions