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MOM seeks public feedback on amended foreign labour policy
Public can give feedback on proposed amendments to the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act until end May.
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New job portal for PMEs
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has partnered with recruitment firm Robert Walters to make it easier for PME jobseekers,
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PMETs still vulnerable to layoffs
Among occupational groups, they were the second-most vulnerable, after those holding production jobs. -myp
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Beefing up the Employment Act
Factors such as fast-rising wages, an increase in the number of professionals, managers and executives and foreign workers may be the focus of the upcoming Employment Act review. -AsiaOne
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HK losing out as expat locale due to pollution: ECA
Singapore is the most liveable city in the world for Asian expatriates.
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Rationale behind Lim Chong Yah's wage shock therapy
His proposal on a wage revolution drew criticism from disbelieving economists and businesses. -BT
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Stay ahead by being a 'T-shaped' professional
It is increasingly critical that job seekers find ways to develop an edge over others and enhance their employability. -myp
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Singapore non-executive directors second best-paid in ASEAN
ASEAN banks lead the way in non-executive director remuneration.
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Disneyland Paris, turning 20, touts fairy tale careers
At Disney's Paris resort 80 per cent of managers rose from within its ranks.
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Acer founder makes case for foreign talent
He says their help could upgrade Taiwan industries and generate huge business value.
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After grad job slump, big hiring is back at US colleges
Hiring is back in a big way on many college campuses.
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Foxconn chairman pledges to keep raising pay
Apple and Foxconn agreed last week to tackle violations of conditions among the 1.2 million workers.
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Outgoing OCBC chief exec to receive $11.5m
Bank also gives hefty pay rise of 50% to its non- executive directors. -BT
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New centre gives execs a job boost
CaliberLink is a one-stop centre to help professionals, managers and executives with their employment options. -myp
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Will you add your boss on Facebook?
Majority says no.
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Goldman conducts company-wide email review: sources
It is now scanning internal emails for the term 'muppet', other derogatory terms.
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Restless employees looking to quit even during a slowdown
Disgruntled workers cite lack of training and career advancement as main reasons for wanting to jump ship.
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S'pore final Q4 unemployment rate at 2%
This is the lowest in 14 years.
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Departing Goldman banker slams 'rip-off' culture
A banker published a withering resignation letter in the New York Times, calling the Wall Street titan a "toxic" place where managing directors referred to their own clients as "muppets." -Reuters
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7 in 10 workers say workplace not psychologically safe
27 percent of workers in 24 countries said they are not happy with the psychological aspects of their work environment. -Reuters
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Hiring on merit makes good business sense
There have been renewed calls for employers to employ senior citizens and stay-at-home mothers. -myp
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Singapore second lowest globally for job satisfaction: Survey
76 per cent of respondents from Singapore claim to be dissatisfied with their jobs.
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Technology affecting Singaporeans' work-life balance
Modern technology is having a significant impact on the way we work: Randstad.
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S'poreans' confidence in local job market 'lowest in region'
But morale here hasn't fallen as low as in US, UK, France: Berkley.
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High demand seen for workers with niche skills
Continued growth in engineering, IT and sales is less directly affected by the global economic uncertainty. -myp
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Cautious optimism for hiring in 2012
Global uncertainty a factor in making headcount decisions.
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Why job-hoppers hop
The job-hopping trend is predominantly seen in Gen Y, and it's not always just about the money. -The Star/ANN
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Minimum wage in Malaysia likely next month
Move will affect 3.2 million workers in the private sector.
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Over 500 jobs expected from new Rolls-Royce facility
80 to 90 per cent of these jobs are expected to be filled by Singaporeans.
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High flyer
Ling is currently the only Malaysian captaining an A380 with Emirates. -The Star/ANN
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