Budget 2020 Debate – Manpower Highlights
Highlights of the parliamentary debate on Budget 2020, with a focus on manpower concerns over the Covid-19 outbreak.
Author: Kariera Group
Career News (February 2020)
Local news on the labour front for February 2020.
Novel Coronavirus Outbreak – Summary of Developments in Manpower (February 2020)
The novel coronavirus, named Covid-19, has had widespread effect on the world since the first cases were reported in China. We summarise how the outbreak has affected Singapore this month on the manpower front.
Singapore Budget 2020: An Overview of Manpower Initiatives
Budget 2020 went live on 18 February 2020. We summarise its plans on manpower in Singapore, especially in the light of the Covid-19 outbreak.
What to Ask the Interviewer
Stuck at the “What questions do you have?” part of the job interview? Check out our infographic for some good questions to leave on a high note.
The Labour Market in 2019 – Findings and Preliminary Conclusions
The Ministry of Manpower released its yearly report on the Labour Market in 2019 on 30 January 2020. The report is based on the Comprehensive Labour Force Survey and analyses the employment, unemployment, incomes, and working hours of Singapore’s labour force.
News – Construction Industry Headcounts Rise after 3-Year Decline
Statistics from the Ministry of Manpower have shown that total employment in the construction sector grew by 12,800 in 2019, based on preliminary estimates. The increase of 12,800 is welcome news after three years of decline.
Employment Trends from 2009 to 2019 – Findings and Impressions
On 23 January 2020, the Ministry of Manpower released a Report: Singapore Citizens in the Labour Force, an occasional paper which analyses the performance of Singapore citizens in the labour force and changes over time. In this case, the report drew from the Comprehensive Labour Force Survey to remark on changes in the Singapore labour situation from 2009 to 2019
EDB 2019 Year in Review – Investment in Singapore to Provide Employment in Energy and Chemical Sectors
The Economic Development Board (EDB) shared at its year-in-review that Singapore has far exceeded its forecast for investment commitments last year.
Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak – Government emphasises sustainable measures to support Singaporean employability
The government has put an emphasis on sustainable, long-term measures to deal with the Wuhan virus outbreak and its aftereffects, especially on the workforce.
