Migrant labour helping to reduce Asian poverty
The region's govts should make it easier for them to move and work, ADB said.
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Asia skills shortage could hit growth: ADB
Shortage was partly driven by skilled workers leaving to take opportunities in industrialised countries. |
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Home Office Scheme period extended
The Home Office Scheme (HOS), introduced in June 2003 with approval periods of three years, has been revised to allow longer approval of five years.
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How's service here? It's nearly 7 out of 10
SINGAPORE has finished behind the United States and South Korea in a comprehensive survey that examined service standards in the three countries. |
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Asian firms freezing pay and headcount
New surveys find them preparing for a downturn this year by planning to make cutbacks. -myp
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$70,000 YOU PAY, NO, YOU PAY
She is saddled with a $70,000 hospital bill after her maid, who was not under her supervision then, had a fall. |
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Job hopping, poaching drive up staff costs
Balance of 78% of privately held businesses in S'pore feel pinch: survey.
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UOB chief exec's pay up 60% to surpass $6m
UNITED Overseas Bank's Mr Wee Ee Cheong, who took on the chief executive (CEO) role last April, saw his pay rise by about 60 per cent to as much as $6.25 million last year. |
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Workers not notified of factory closure
Workers made individual police reports on the improper closure of the factory.
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Fast cheque transaction
New system will allow all cheques, local and outstation, to be cleared within the same day. |
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Bosses sceptical about next year
Overall confidence of head honchos about next year's outlook has fallen.
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NTUC's $4m gift to less well-off workers
Union members get discount vouchers to help fight rising costs.
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Psst... here's $3,000 to employ China worker
More agents offering coffee shop owners legally dubious 'rebates' to entice them.
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NWC likely to propose lower pay hikes
Looming slowdown of economy may moderate calls for wage increases to offset inflation. |
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Cop a second career in New Zealand
S'pore police say talks in early stages, aim is to offer 2nd career option for local cops.
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Spotlight on Anthony Soh with Jade Tech takeover fiasco
EARLIER this week, a man with a foreign accent rang from an overseas number.
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Singapore mines a 'silver' lode
The number of older people in Singapore's workforce is increasing.
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Teh's sweeping victory for elderly employees
Her job as a lobby crew staff is the highlight of the 59-year-old's life. |
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Sorry I'm late... I had an American Idol audition
US poll shows many bosses don't buy excuses for lateness.
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Australia may let bosses spy on workers' e-mail
Govt wants to keep key networks safe, but critics say move impairs civil rights. |
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Male sex hormone may affect stock trades
The hormone that drives male aggression and sexual interest also seems able to boost short term success at finance. But elevated testosterone levels could lead to irrational risk-taking as well.
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82 months' bonus
Are bonuses of $5m-plus excessive? Consultants say that is the norm overseas. |
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121 had CPF contributions from firms who were not their employers
Majority were found to be genuine errors made by the employers. -ST
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New look for NTUC this May Day
Logo will better reflect intent of the National Trades Union Congress to be all inclusive. -ST
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May Day Message: 'Coax older workers, women back to work'
There are 288,600 people aged 25 to 54 who are neither working nor seeking jobs: employers federation president. -ST
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Draft rules for rehiring well received.
ABN Amro offers re-employed workers the same job with the same pay and medical benefits. |
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New look to reflect 'one NTUC for all workers' vision
New logo for labour movement aspiring to represent all ages, jobs and nationalities.
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NTUC chief says more help for women, mature workers
Adds that Singapore created about 234,900 jobs in 2007, cutting unemployment rate to 2.1% - the lowest since 1997.
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33 caregivers had to call these two containers home
Manpower Ministry investigates Econ Nursing Home, which housed its employees in cramped conditions.
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Beware of jobs that don't exist
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Less than a year after the banning of scratch-and-win contests, another scam has emerged. Employment agency scams are robbing the innocent of hard-earned money - a scam that is topping the list of complaints in Malaysia. |
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Once bitten, twice shy
The advertisement in the newspapers seemed like the perfect opportunity for Shanti Kerishnan to contribute financially to the family while staying home with her young child.
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Singapore tops business ranking in Asia: EIU
Overseas investors are attracted by Singapore's pro-business approach and favourable economic prospects.
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Maids leaving S'pore for higher pay elsewhere
Maids from countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines now prefer to work in places like Hong Kong and Taiwan for the higher pay and a compulsory weekly day-off there.
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More American expats despite cost challenges
Cons outweighed by the benefit of being able to participate in global trade in S'pore.
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Let's aim for triple feat, says labour chief
The target: Do better than global economy, keep jobless figures low and achieve high employment rate.
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Pay forecast to rise 5% as talent remains scarce
Companies in Asia reviewing salary packages to gain competitive edge. |
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PM's challenge to firms: Cut workplace deaths
PM Lee wants employers to try a lot harder to avoid fatalities on the job. -ST
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Cut workplace fatality rate to 1.8 by 2018: PM
Workplace Safety & Health Council is part of new legislative framework to implement safe practices at work. -ST
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NGOs campaign for day off for foreign maids
Three civil society groups have joined hands to campaign for foreign domestic workers here to be given a regular day off. -ST
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MC=Demerit point
Bus interchange manager puts up list showing medical leave tally of staff but when alerted, SBS Transit removes it. -TNP |
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