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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...

Johnson Controls is marking 40 years in Singapore with a continued commitment to digital transformation as a key enabler for the countrys sustainability goals for the built environment.

Tripartite guidelines will be launched by 2024, requiring employers to consider all requests for FWAs fairly and properly; HR capabilities will also be built to implement FWAs successfully.

Maybe you’re on the edge of a career switch in Singapore but concerns like having to get a new degree are worrying you.

The nine recommendations, proposed by SBF, fall under a three-pronged approach: talent, teamwork, and rules. In one recommendation, ideas were proposed for businesses to enhance the value proposition of such jobs in order to become a top choice for locals.

In a series of questions addressed on the topic, Minister Dr Tan See Leng urged employers to utilise support and press on with efforts to become more manpower-lean, while tapping on available sources of local workers.

The company will also be rolling out courses in areas such as Industry 4.0 – technology & foundation, additive manufacturing, digital twin, automation & advanced manufacturing, and IoT/cloud computing, as a SkillsFuture Queen Bee.

The system is not designed to make it more difficult for businesses to hire EP holders, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng and Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon have affirmed.

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