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Retrenchment

DHL unit retrenches S’pore workers in ‘restructuring exercise for long-term sustainability’

DHL Global Forwarding Singapore is a division under DHL Group that provides international freight forwarding services.
DHL Global Forwarding Singapore is a division under DHL Group that provides international freight forwarding services.

Twelve Cupcakes workers to receive half of owed salary; several disappointed with partial payment

bncupcake30 - Empty Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Credit: TIMOTHY GOH
bncupcake30 - Empty Twelve Cupcakes outlet at Bukit Panjang Plaza.

Credit: TIMOTHY GOH

Yeo Hiap Seng axes 25 S’pore jobs as can production shifts to Malaysia; no change to drinks prices

Drinks maker Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) will lay off 25 employees at its Senoko facility as it consolidates can manufacturing operations in Malaysia,
Drinks maker Yeo Hiap Seng (Yeo’s) will lay off 25 employees at its Senoko facility as it consolidates can manufacturing operations in Malaysia,

Heineken to axe 130 jobs, phase out large-scale beer production at Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore

ST20231127_202320400745/pixapb27/Jason Quah Generic photo of the Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore Pte Ltd building at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim on Nov 27, 2023.
ST20231127_202320400745/pixapb27/Jason Quah Generic photo of the Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore Pte Ltd building at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim on Nov 27, 2023.

US broadcaster CBS News to lay off 6% of workforce, source says

CBS News will lay off about 6 per cent of its workforce as its new editor seeks to revamp the newsroom.
CBS News will lay off about 6 per cent of its workforce as its new editor seeks to revamp the newsroom.

Singapore labour market expanded in 2025, but retrenchments ticked up in Q4: MOM

The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.
The Ministry of Manpower said that firms are expected to remain cautious in their hiring and wage decisions in the first quarter of 2026.

Strong hiring demand for engineers, tech specialists in S’pore as newly created roles climb in 2025

Software development and data analytics skills are commonly required for in-demand professions in finance and engineering.
Software development and data analytics skills are commonly required for in-demand professions in finance and engineering.

NTUC, employers split on retrenchment notice lead time; workers say timely support matters more

Earlier retrenchment notification could give workers, unions and government agencies more time to prepare for job losses, but employers warn that forcing companies to disclose restructuring plans too early could risk leaks of sensitive information and complicate difficult business decisions.
Earlier retrenchment notification could give workers, unions and government agencies more time to prepare for job losses, but employers warn that forcing companies to disclose restructuring plans too early could risk leaks of sensitive information and complicate difficult business decisions.

MOM to review suggestions to make advance retrenchment notifications mandatory

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said mandating such a requirement poses challenges, as retrenchment is a difficult process and is often a last resort for companies.

MPs raise ideas to better protect workers, such as requiring advance notice of retrenchments

Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.
Workers could be better supported if employers give advance notice of retrenchments, MPs said.

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