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Thinking about doing a mid-career switch in Singapore? After three years of Covid-19, there is reportedly steady growth and recovery in the labour market. Nevertheless, the average long-term unemployment rate among Singapore residents remains at an elevated level of 1per cent compared to pre-Covid levels of 0.7 per cent. This tells us that more people are unemployed for long periods...

Even with 1,270 resident workers being retrenched from tech companies between Jul to mid-Nov 2022, the silver lining is that most workers have been able to secure a job soon after.

With the projected influx of tourists, people who have a passion for hospitality are invited to join the hotel industry. Read more at straitstimes.com.

As detailed by Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng, the priorities include strengthening support for locals and enhancing retirement adequacy, among others.

Singapore News - Heartland shops will receive a boost to help increase their revenue and attract more customers, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Low Yen Ling said in Parliament on Friday (March 4). Speaking during the debate on the Ministry of Trade and Industry's budget, Ms Low... Read more at www.tnp.sg

This edition of the guidelines focuses on buiiding a flexible wage system in tandem with business recover; sustaining wage growth for lower-wage workers, and implementing initiatives for upskilling the workforce.