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Apr05 2024

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Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower addresses concerns that new jobs are not going to Singaporeans, amidst increase in foreign employment.

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has addressed concerns that an increase in foreign employment means that jobs are not going to Singaporeans. The Ministry’s focus and interest first lies in whether Singaporeans who want to find a job, can do so, Minister for Manpower Dr. Tan See Leng affirmed. In a Parliamentary response on Tuesday […]

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Mar12 2024

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Singapore’s MOM clarifies query on enforceability of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.

“The Courts have held that restraint of trade clauses are enforceable only if there are legitimate business interests to protect”, the Ministry affirmed. The enforceability of non-compete clauses (or trade clauses) in employment contracts is subject to adjudication by the Courts in Singapore and is dependent on the facts of the case, Singapore’s Ministry of […]

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Feb27 2024

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Multinationals pick Singapore over Hong Kong for Asian headquarters

Singapore has solidified its position as the preferred choice for multinational firms seeking an Asian headquarters, outpacing Hong Kong by hosting regional offices for 4,200 companies in 2023. This dominance, outlined in a Bloomberg Intelligence report, underscores Singapore’s appeal due to factors such as stronger ties with the West, a broader talent pool, economic diversity, […]

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Feb27 2024

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Starting salaries of fresh grads from Singapore’s Universities – NUS, NTU, SMU & SUSS [Class of 2023]

Overall, the median gross monthly salary among fresh graduates in full-time permanent employment was S$4,313, up from S$4,200 in 2022. The Class of 2023 from National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore Management University (SMU), and the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) are seeing an increase in median gross monthly salaries […]

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Feb08 2024

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70% Prefer Human Touch in Job Searches, Gen Z Emphasizes Human Input Over AI

The latest Candidate Sentiment Survey conducted by a prominent UK recruiter reveals a nuanced relationship between workers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the job-seeking process. Despite the increasing prevalence of AI, the survey suggests that a substantial 70 percent of UK workers still prefer the human touch over interacting solely with AI. Specifically, 36 percent […]

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Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower addresses concerns that new jobs are not going to Singaporeans, amidst increase in foreign employment.

Singapore’s MOM clarifies query on enforceability of non-compete clauses in employment contracts.

Multinationals pick Singapore over Hong Kong for Asian headquarters

Starting salaries of fresh grads from Singapore’s Universities – NUS, NTU, SMU & SUSS [Class of 2023]

70% Prefer Human Touch in Job Searches, Gen Z Emphasizes Human Input Over AI

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