Singapore Workers Least Satisfied with Hybrid Work Arrangements: Find MOM Latest News in September 2024
Singapore Expands Career Development Programmes
Let’s take a look at Singapore’s MOM latest news, top HR news and events including the recent case on illegal employment, new platform workers bill, job initiatives for PWDs, improved career development programmes, and more!
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Global Survey: Singapore Workers Least Satisfied with Hybrid Work Arrangements
Global survey on hybrid work arrangement. A recent global survey shows that employees in Singapore are the least satisfied with hybrid work compared to their global peers.
While 78% of them are content with their current arrangement, this is significantly lower than the global average of 87%. In fact, Singapore has the lowest percentage of employees satisfied with hybrid work.
Additionally, fewer employees are happy with hybrid work than their employers, who have a satisfaction rate of 94%.
32 Arrested for Illegal Employment Violations in Singapore
The authorities arrested 32 people for illegal employment-related offenses. Some were arrested for alleged involvement in making false declarations in work pass applications when the companies did not require their employment.
The suspects were arrested during islandwide operations, and the investigations are ongoing.
MOM stated that employers can only hire foreign workers with valid work passes. Both employers and applicants must make accurate declarations.
Foreigners who work without a valid work pass may be fined up to $20,000, jailed for up to two years, or both. If convicted, they may also be barred from working in Singapore.
New Proposed Bill to Enhance Protections for Platform Workers in Singapore
A new bill aims to provide greater protection for ride-hailing drivers and freelance delivery workers in Singapore. If passed, it will take effect in January 2025.
The proposed legislation would create a distinct legal category for these workers and increase their CPF contributions.
It would also introduce a standardized work injury compensation scheme and allow them to bargain collectively through unions.
Singapore Aims to Increase Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities
Singapore aims to increase the employment rate of people with disabilities (PWDs) to 40% by 2030.
To achieve this, the government plans to expand employment opportunities for PWDs by increasing the number of inclusive employers from 7,000 to 10,000 by 2030, with 3,000 of them hiring more than one PWD each.
These efforts are expected to help an estimated 4,500 more PWDs find jobs by 2030.
Singapore Expands Career Development Programmes
MOM is expanding its support for the middle class and top talent with new career development tools, including the Overseas Markets Immersion Programme.
This program aims to provide employees with valuable overseas experience to boost their career advancement.
MOM Report: Decline in Workplace Discrimination, but Many Victims Remain Silent
Singapore saw a continued decline in workplace discrimination cases in 2023, However, a recent MOM report revealed that a concerning number of individuals who experienced unfair treatment did not report the incidents.
In fact, nearly 7 out of 10 victims of discrimination opted not to seek assistance, a slight increase from the previous year.
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