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Workers in Asia more likely to change their employers and profession - Microsoft survey
47% of workers in Asia say they are likely to change their employers while 56% are indicate that they are likely to change career
March 28, 2021
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HRnetGroup: Better hiring prospects make this a turnaround counter to watch
Jobseekers, recruitment firms and even workers had a trying 2020, which will possibly extend into 2021.
February 10, 2021
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A merrier hiring outlook expected in Singapore in 1Q2021: ManpowerGroup survey
Jobseekers have cause for celebration as Singapore’s hiring pace in 1Q2021 is set to be the strongest in 6 years
December 09, 2020
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Effects of Covid-19 on Singapore's workforce varied across sectors and ages; pace of increase in unemployment rate slowed in October
MOM notes that resident unemployment levels have rebounded to near pre-Covid levels in 3Q2020
December 03, 2020
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Singapore's jobless rate edges up further in August
Economists expect job losses for the year to range between 180,000 and 220,000.
October 09, 2020
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Singapore's unemployment rate rises further in August, nearing 2008-2009 GFC levels
Singapore’s resident unemployment edged up 0.4 percentage points to 4.5% in August
October 07, 2020
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Professional services sector offers about 9,000 opportunities in six months: MOM
Professional services is a high growth sector which underpins Singapore’s status as a business hub, says Minister Chan.
October 02, 2020
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New PCP launched in Singapore biopharm industry, to benefit 300 over the next year: Manpower Minister Teo
Singapore Manpower Minister Josephine Teo announces a new Professional Conversion Programme for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing professionals and executives.
August 26, 2020
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Manufacturing sector boasts over 6,300 opportunities: MOM
Between April and June alone, over 730 jobseekers entered the manufacturing sector through the SGUnited Jobs and Skills programme, says MOM.
August 26, 2020
Singapore economy
Covid-19 and trade tensions dampen Singapore firms' sentiments about 3Q2020
Services and manufacturing firms in Singapore are looking at dim prospects in the second half of this year as the Covid-19 health-turned-economic crisis continues to thwart their operations.
July 30, 2020