SG Ministry of Manpower

2021-04-14 10:04:07 [Sent by MOM - 14 Apr]

[New] Jobs Situation Report (21st Edition)

The SGUnited Traineeships and SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programmes were introduced in 2020 to help recent graduates and mid-career individuals gain useful work experience to boost their employability amid COVID-19.

Progress as of end-Feb 2021
9,500 trainees on traineeships/attachments offered by 2,500 host organisations
9 in 10 host organisations are SMEs
4 in 5 trainees are graduates; the rest are mid-career individuals

Complementing efforts to place Singaporeans into jobs
200 trainees found full-time jobs during traineeships/attachments
60% of 160 trainees who completed the programmes also secured full-time jobs
Based on a survey by WSG, most host organisations converted or plan to convert suitable trainees to regular employees
15,000 more traineeships/attachments will be made available

More info: go.gov.sg/jsr21 Open / Comment

2021-04-01 12:43:58 [Sent by MOM - 1 Apr]

[New] Waiver of foreign worker levies for Migrant Workers and Migrant Domestic Workers during their Stay-Home Notice

Waiver of foreign worker levies for all S Pass and Work Permit holders, including Migrant Domestic Workers, for the duration of their Stay-Home Notice (SHN) from Jan to Sep 2021.

Help employers manage increased cost due to additional border measures and safeguards to reduce risk of importing COVID-19 into the community.

Employers who have already paid levies for their workers for the duration of SHN in Jan and Feb 2021 will get an offset in their June 2021 levy.

Employers with workers serving their SHN from Mar to Sep 2021 will not be required to pay levies for the duration that their workers are on SHN.

For more info visit go.gov.sg/fwlwaivershn1421 Open / Comment

2021-03-24 16:20:17 [Sent by MOM - 24 Mar]

Updated Safe Management Measures (SMMs) for COVID-safe workplaces

From working from home to more flexible, hybrid way of working

75% of employees can be at workplace
Social and recreational gatherings of up to 8 persons may resume
Split team arrangements and time limit for employees at workplaces lifted

Employers to remain vigilant

Continue to implement SMMs
Adhere to safe distancing and capacity limits for events; avoid holding events over mealtimes

Updated measures take effect 5 Apr, enforcement action will be taken against non-compliant employers

For more info: go.gov.sg/smm Open / Comment

2021-03-05 07:42:08 [Sent by MOM - 5 Mar]

[New] MOM Budget Highlights 2021

MOM has introduced various measures to help our workers and businesses recover strongly from the pandemic. These include initiatives to upskill and create jobs for Singaporeans, and to help businesses transform and adapt to the new normal. Find out more in the video below!

Visit our MOM Budget Highlights 2021 page: https://go.gov.sg/mombudgethighlights2021-43 Open / Comment

2021-02-23 12:21:53 [Sent by MOM - 23 Feb]

[New] Jobs Situation Report (18th Edition)

In 2020, Workforce Singapore and NTUC’s Employment and Employability Institute ramped up outreach efforts to inform jobseekers of the avenues available and enhance their access to Career Matching Services.

Over 1,300 career-related activities organised, attracting 34,000 jobseekers
34,000 received individualised career coaching; 2 in 3 were PMETs
25,000 secured jobs through career matching services; 3 in 5 were PMETs
Over 13,000 placed into new roles through career conversion programmes

Top five challenges faced by jobseekers
Emotional barriers
Gaps in jobs skills
Discomfort with new work conditions
Outdated job search techniques
Limited networks

The Government’s priority remains to help Singaporeans stay in jobs or access new jobs. We will continue to support all jobseekers in finding new pathways to career growth.

Jobs Situation Report (18th Edition): go.gov.sg/jsr18 Open / Comment

2021-02-03 09:48:52 [Sent by MOM - 3 Feb]

Additional Measures For Newly Arrived Migrant Workers

To further reduce risk of COVID-19 transmission to the workplace

Work Permit and S Pass Workers from Construction, Marine, Process sectors
Additional 7-day testing regime after completing 14-day Stay-Home Notice (SHN)

Foreign Domestic Workers and Confinement Nannies
On-Arrival Serology test for those with recent travel history to higher-risk countries/regions
Identifies workers recovering from old infection who need not serve SHN

For more: go.gov.sg/3feb-additionalmeasures Open / Comment

2021-01-22 15:16:18 [Sent by MOM - 22 Jan]

New 'CheckSafe' e-service to check and compare safety records of construction companies

Enables service buyers to make more informed choices for contractors or partners based on their workplace safety and health (WSH) records
Access workplace injury and enforcement data (e.g. stop-work orders, demerit points, conviction records) at one glance
Strengthens ownership of WSH

To use CheckSafe: https://www.mom.gov.sg/workplace-safety-and-health/checksafe Open / Comment

2020-12-19 05:05:45 [Sent by MOM - 19 Dec]

[New] Jobs Situation Report (16th Edition)

60,000 jobseekers placed under the SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package, 8 in 10 into jobs.

More than 123,000 available openings for jobseekers now. 3 in 4 are jobs.

Growth Sectors continue to offer good opportunities with over 5,200 available openings in Financial Services.
96% are in PMET jobs
Salaries for common jobs range from $4,850 to $10,500
Multi-pronged approach by MAS to help locals access opportunities in Financial Services
Jobseekers can join the sector through career conversion programmes such as the Technology in Finance Immersion Programme (TFIP) and Professional Conversion Programme (PCP) for Financial Services and initiatives under SGUnited Jobs and Skills Package

Jobs Situation Report (16th edition): https://go.gov.sg/jsr16 Open / Comment

2020-12-14 06:54:28 [Sent by MOM - 14 Dec]

Over 6,700 openings in Healthcare sector!

8 in 10 are jobs
Healthcare support & admin roles available for jobseekers without healthcare background
Holistic approach to help locals enter Healthcare & thrive in their careers by:
- Building a steady pipeline of healthcare professionals
- Curating a range of career conversion programmes, as well as traineeship and attachment opportunities
- Providing existing workforce with opportunities to upskill & stay relevant

Jobs Situation Report (15th Edition): go.gov.sg/jsr15 Open / Comment

2020-11-29 05:51:29 [Sent by MOM - 29 Nov]

Salary Payments for Foreign Workers Residing in Dormitories

As movement restrictions at dormitories ease, workers who are gradually resuming work must be paid their due salaries. Check out our infographic to find out more on salary payments for foreign workers residing in dormitories. Open / Comment