Businesses rely on manpower to fuel their expansion. In turn, business growth feeds productivity and GDP. Employees are a business’s biggest asset, so it’s crucial that businesses have access to a diverse pool of qualified talent.
The workforce growth rate is slowing, but that shouldn’t necessarily mean that productivity and innovation will falter
A politician in Singapore has suggested giving an employment advocacy group the power to punish errant employers
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Singapore finance minister Heng Swee Keat has spoken out about the future of foreign labour laws
As the gig economy continues to expand, are companies prepared to meet the needs of the changing workforce?
Stricter policies have led to predictions of higher labour costs – how should HR adjust its recruitment strategies?
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The companies have been unfairly favouring foreigners in their hiring, says manpower minister
The manpower minister announces in parliament amendments to Singapore’s Employment Act
But economists are unsure of long-term effects
The mandatory program will teach international staff about their rights – and employers will be forced to foot the bill
