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Employment

NTUC to commit $37 million to help workers in 2026

NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.
NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng speaking at the May Day Rally at Downtown East on May 1.

WP proposes wage subsidies for hiring new grads in apprenticeships amid AI concerns

WP chief Pritam Singh called for better protection for all workers, given the anxieties over potential displacement in a volatile global economy.
WP chief Pritam Singh called for better protection for all workers, given the anxieties over potential displacement in a volatile global economy.

Singapore must equip workers for AI-driven future: MOM, NTUC and SNEF

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng highlighted improvements in workers’ livelihoods, as real incomes for the median worker grew by 1.6 per cent per year over the past five years
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng highlighted improvements in workers’ livelihoods, as real incomes for the median worker grew by 1.6 per cent per year over the past five years

Singapore adds more jobs in Q1 of 2026 but fewer firms planning to hire, raise salaries

Total employment continued to grow for the 18th consecutive quarter since the last quarter of 2021.
Total employment continued to grow for the 18th consecutive quarter since the last quarter of 2021.

15 charged after allegedly letting syndicate use their Singpass to set up shell companies

The 14 men and one woman, all Singaporeans, were recruited by a criminal network through Telegram or in person, according to investigations so far, the police said.
The 14 men and one woman, all Singaporeans, were recruited by a criminal network through Telegram or in person, according to investigations so far, the police said.

How to manage Gen Z workers when you don’t always see them

Many Gen Z workers prefer hybrid working arrangements but they still want regular feedback on their work.
Many Gen Z workers prefer hybrid working arrangements but they still want regular feedback on their work.

Amazon rolls out new AI mass hiring tool

Amazon’s new mass hiring software will help firms find, screen and recruit workers needed for large-scale hiring.
Amazon’s new mass hiring software will help firms find, screen and recruit workers needed for large-scale hiring.

Ageing workers in East Asia are essential. More are needed

Japan has more than 1,300 Silver Human Resource Centres, which help match people aged 60 or above with job opportunities
Japan has more than 1,300 Silver Human Resource Centres, which help match people aged 60 or above with job opportunities

From pharmacy to finance: How firms are tapping neurodiverse talent

Mr Chua Teng Sheng (left) and Mr Cedrick Chia exemplify how individuals on the autism spectrum can contribute meaningfully to the workforce.
Mr Chua Teng Sheng (left) and Mr Cedrick Chia exemplify how individuals on the autism spectrum can contribute meaningfully to the workforce.

Meta and Microsoft have joined the tech layoff tsunami. Is AI really to blame?

Both Meta and Microsoft are making big investments in artificial intelligence (AI).
Both Meta and Microsoft are making big investments in artificial intelligence (AI).

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