S’pore No.1 in “talent”, but last in “start-up experience”?
S’pore No. 1 in world for start-up talent I refer to the article “S’pore No. 1 in world for start-up talent: Report” (Straits Times, Mar…
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PRs’ income is 47% more than S’poreans?
I refer to the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) Labour Market Report 2016. S’poreans’ income – $3,823 The Gross Median Income From Work (including employer CPF)…
50% of S’poreans had less than $18 net pay increase?
$660m wage credit payout to employers I refer to the article “$660m in payouts for employers by end of March ” (Straits Times, Mar 18). It…
Unemployed S’poreans data so bad that become “unpublishable”?
I refer to the article “Two-track labour market emerging” (Straits Times, Mar 16). It states that “Track one: Local unemployment rose last year. There were…
Discrimination against S’poreans: Unanswered questions?
I refer to the article “Parliament: MOM took action against about 50 firms for failing to give Singaporeans a fair chance when hiring” (Straits Times,…
Only 4 non-grads made it? Statistics please?
I refer to the article “Not a grad? Not a problem” ( Straits Times, Mar 5). 4 non-grads who rose to the top It states…
Graduates real starting pay decreased 2% last 9 years?
Higher salaries for university graduates I refer to the article “Higher salaries for university graduates from NUS, NTU and SMU in 2016” (Straits Times, Feb…
Budget: $5.2b or $8.8b surplus? Unemployment: 2.1 or 4.5%
$5.2b Budget surplus From the Straits Times report – “Mr Heng said he expects a budget surplus of $5.2 billion for FY2016, or 1.3 per…
Employers should avoid penalising solely based on MC: So, what now?
Wield the stick when sick? I refer to the article “Wield the stick when sick? Some firms in Singapore give out carrots” (Sunday Times, Feb…
Turning up for work when crew feel unwell … poses a risk … to passengers?
SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system I refer to the article “SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system” (Straits Times, Feb 9)….