Job losses double to 12,400
Unemployment rate has held steady at 3.3 per cent in June. -ST
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Lego builders game for unique job
A deisgn lecturer and mechanical engineer are among the first batch of model builders hired by Legoland. -NST
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'Don't use agents to hire foreigners'
Any applications for hiring foreign workers done through a middle man or agent will be rejected, says state. -NST
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12,000 Bangladeshi workers back from KL in 7 months
Return of workers on such a wide scale is result of hiring surplus by employers, say officials. -Daily Star
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Job losses double to 12,400
Drop in employment level two quaters in a row. -ST
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Some jobs won't return as companies relocate, say unions
Many manufacturers have downsized or moved their operations out of Singapore. -ST |
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Over 6,000 turn up at IR job fair
Over 3,500 jobseekers submitted applications yesterday for dealer positions at Marina Bay Sands. -ST
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Make this the best place for foreign maids to work in
Treat foreign maids with dignity and respect, says reader. -ST |
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7,800 apply for jobs at Marina Bay Sands
Job fair held over the weekend attracts throngs of applicants for dealer positions. -ST
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Say 'hi' to your cleaning auntie
Put aside your prejudices and get to know your office cleaner. -myp |
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Seagate layoffs 'a reality check for S'poreans'
Challenges still lie ahead despite signs of economic recovery: Gan Kim Yong. -ST
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More women at the top means 'more profit'
Companies benefit from better gender mix, say speakers at Apec meeting. -ST |
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Some bosses prefer single women
Some companies do not want to employ married women, citing family commitments as an issue, says reader. -myp
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Seagate layoffs 'a reality check for S'poreans'
Challenges still lie ahead despite signs of economic recovery: Gan Kim Yong. -ST |
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Seagate pullout reflects a changing industry
Move was inevitable, and not unexpected. -Bt
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Pregnancy no guarantee against job loss
A pregnant employee may be dismissed at any time as long as there is sufficient cause legally. -ST |
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Call to tweak foreign worker policy
Labour leader suggests changes in 3 areas to tackle fall in productivity. -ST
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Gaming sector wants mid-career workers
Heavily subsidised courses, monthly allowances during training and job offers await. -ST |
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Sobering lessons from Seagate layoffs
More can be done to encourage the hiring of Singaporean workers, says reader. -ST
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Foreign worker cuts 'not solution'
Sliding productivity cannot be addressed totally by tweaking quotas, say two ministers. -ST |
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Women's rights
MOM to ascertain if case involving pregnant woman was retrenchment or unfair dismissal. -ST
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Social stigma deters casino jobseekers
Some may have moral obligations to not work in the gaming industry. -myp |
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Job situation starting to look up
More employers expect to hire, but some sectors still languishing. -ST
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Five simple truths about hiring
Has the downturn really changed the rules of the game when it comes to finding good people? -BT |
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Train foreign workers to boost productivity
If employers skimp on training their employees, then productivity will eventually be affected. -myp
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Cleaners deserve better pay and image
NTUC, MOM and WDA can alleviate the plight of cleaners, says reader. -ST |
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Airocean's ex-directors on trial
They allegedly agreed to release misleading statements to SGX. -ST
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Imprisonment for graft, other offences
Manager faced 65 charges, admits to 12 offences. -ST |
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Do more to protect pregnant women workers
Some women are afraid to have children because they are worried for their jobs, says reader. -myp
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Raintree head quits in shock move
Daniel Yun leaves Mediacorp, but says he will not be leaving film industry. -ST |
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Two top execs at Marina Bay IR quit
Surprise as MBS president and vice-president of hotel ops leave. -ST
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SIA offers option for older staff to retire early
More than 1,000 eligible, comprising support staff, administrative officers, managers and above, as well as pilots. -ST
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Second man convicted for role in phantom worker scam
List of workers submitted to the authorities were found to include those of dead people, the elderly and students. -ST
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MM: Foreign talent is vital
Dangerous to shut off flow as Singapore's economy will decline. -ST |
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Net job gains for local residents in first half
1,800 jobs added for locals; but 20,400 foreign workers lose theirs. -ST
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H1 would have been worse without foreign workers: MM
More Singaporeans would have lost jobs; immigrants vital to keep economy strong. -BT |
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2 ways to boost women's employability
Flexi-work schemes, encouragement and help needed for women to return to work. -myp
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SIA offers option for older staff to retire early
Voluntary scheme available to Singapore-based employees aged 50 and above, who have been with the airline for at least 15 years. -ST |
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Overworked and underpaid? Not true
Australia has its fair share of working woes too, says reader. -ST
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Singaporeans are ready to rough it out - even 'in the middle of nowhere'
PM Lee noted the willingness of the Singaporean team in Souk Tleta in facing challenges to keep up the bottom line. -ST |
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Govt may tweak jobs credit scheme
A more targeted approach could be put in place. -BT
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Employers encouraged to adopt flexible work arrangements
Minister for Manpower answers question on how many employers allow employees to work from home. -AsiaOne
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Who says IR jobs aren't hot?
Many keen on floor positions. -myp
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Labour chief more upbeat
Layoffs likely to be below past peaks and jobless rate is also under control. -ST
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MM: Foreign talent is vital
Without educated foreign residents, the economy will decline with a shrinking labour force. -tabla!
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Taipei among 5 cities with annual leave under 10 days
There are only five cities having less than 10 days of annual leave office employees. -China Post/ANN
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What mothers want from employers
Two mothers air their concerns over the Baby Bonus scheme offered by the government. -ST
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Integrated resorts to provide 20,000 jobs
Hotel, F&B beverages industries will get boost from opening of new malls and IRs. -ST |
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Work space - the next frontier
Concept of changing workers' mindset through better use of space catches on. -ST
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Unions' new battle plan is to raise productivity
It's a shift from defensive strategy in first half of year of preserving jobs. -ST |
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Work-life balance: 'Sell its business sense to bosses'
Softer approach preferred rather than using law to enforce flexible work arrangements. -ST
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Workers beat sub-contractor to death over salary dispute
Victim was believed to have been assaulted with hard objects in the workers' rented house. -The Star/ANN
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