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Job vacancies rose to record high of 92,100 in June: MOM
The ratio of job vacancies to unemployed persons improved to above 1 for the first time since Mar 2019.
September 15, 2021
Labour market
Softer hiring sentiment expected in Singapore in 4Q2021: ManpowerGroup survey
Employers in Singapore have “the most cautious hiring plans” compared to those in the other Asia Pacific countries.
September 14, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's total employment declines in 2Q2021; unemployment rate improves
Total employment for 2Q2021 ended June fell by 15,700, reversing from the increase seen in 1Q2021
July 30, 2021
Labour market
Nine in 10 employees want flexible work arrangements, six in 10 may quit if denied: EY
The vaccine roll-out may bring the world closer to pre-pandemic times, but it seems the workplace has changed forever.
July 07, 2021
Labour market
MAS extends training support measures to build capabilities of local workforce
The extended measures will be progressively reduced and cease on July 1, 2022.
June 25, 2021
Labour market
Singapore labour market improves in 1Q21, but unemployment rate still higher than pre-pandemic levels
Singapore’s 1Q2021 total employment grew for the first in four consecutive quarters.
June 17, 2021
Labour market
Singapore to face labour shortage amid tightened Covid-19 measures
Companies in Singapore’s construction, marine and process sectors will be especially hard hit by stricter border measures.
May 11, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's unemployment rate eases to 2.9% in March, but labour market not fully back to pre-pandemic levels: MOM
While unemployment rates have been falling steadily, they are still “elevated compared to pre-Covid-19 levels,” says MOM.
April 28, 2021
Labour market
Nearly half of job vacancies in 2020 were newly created positions: MOM
“The job market has a certain level of efficiency, and we are able to match employers and jobseekers,” says Manpower Minister Teo.
April 09, 2021
Labour market
Singapore's unemployment rate improves for fourth month in February
“With every dip in the unemployment rate, the next drop will likely be harder to achieve,” cautioned Minister Josephine Teo.
April 07, 2021