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Forum: Mandating advance retrenchment notification may reduce employers’ operational flexibility

Commentary

It’s time the polytechnic diploma got the recognition it deserves

Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.
Polytechnics have been central to Singapore’s economic growth since the establishment of the first - Singapore Polytechnic (SP) - in 1954.

Over 12,000 employers on IRAS auto-inclusion scheme for tax reporting failed to file on time in 2025

A lady walks past the IRAS logo on 17 September 2018.
A lady walks past the IRAS logo on 17 September 2018.

Top 300 Singapore employers recognised for helping their staff in career growth

(From left) Singapore National Employers Federation president Tan Hee Teck, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and Singapore Business Federation vice-chairman Mark Lee launching the Singapore Opportunity Index on Jan 21.
(From left) Singapore National Employers Federation president Tan Hee Teck, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng, NTUC secretary-general Ng Chee Meng and Singapore Business Federation vice-chairman Mark Lee launching the Singapore Opportunity Index on Jan 21.

UK seeks to ease global talent visas as Reeves heads to Davos

Chancellor Reeves promotes UK investment at Davos amid US tariff threats and plans to mend relations post-tax changes that caused wealth drain.
Chancellor Reeves promotes UK investment at Davos amid US tariff threats and plans to mend relations post-tax changes that caused wealth drain.

Young workers are among the most worried about AI affecting jobs: Randstad survey

Four in five workers believe artificial intelligence is going to impact their daily tasks at the workplace.
Four in five workers believe artificial intelligence is going to impact their daily tasks at the workplace.

How to AI-proof your job

A 2017 study by Harvard economist David Deming showed that social skills have seen the biggest rewards in the labour market over recent years..
A 2017 study by Harvard economist David Deming showed that social skills have seen the biggest rewards in the labour market over recent years..

Forum: Ensuring accessible and fair resolution of workplace discrimination

70% of employers in Japan did not check sex offence database when hiring teachers

281 teachers at Japanese schools were subjected to disciplinary action or a reprimand for sexual misconduct in fiscal 2024.
281 teachers at Japanese schools were subjected to disciplinary action or a reprimand for sexual misconduct in fiscal 2024.

More flexible foreign manpower policies, enhanced AI adoption on SNEF’s Budget 2026 wish list

SNEF president Tan Hee Teck said the recommendations are focused on helping businesses adapt to a more digital and AI-enabled economy.
SNEF president Tan Hee Teck said the recommendations are focused on helping businesses adapt to a more digital and AI-enabled economy.

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