Age 65 workers rehired: Mostly low pay?
Wage subsidy for older workers extended I refer to the article “Wage subsidy for older workers to be extended” (Straits Times, Dec 2). It states that…
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Real income increased 1.5% p.a. last 14 years?
Real incomes rise I refer to the article “Real incomes rise in Singapore amid tight labour market: MOM report” (Channel NewsAsia, Nov 30). 20th percentile…
Graduates’ real starting pay declined 9% last 7 years?
NUS grads among the world’s most employable I refer to the article “NUS grads among the world’s most employable” (Straits Times, Nov 13). It states…
Foreign employment hits all-time high?
I refer to the article “Tougher job market for new entrants” (Straits Times, Nov 2). Harder for fresh graduates to get jobs It states that…
9 unemployed S’poreans for every unemployed PR/foreigner?
Overall unemployment rate unchanged, but citizens’ unemployment rate up According to the Ministry of Manpower’s Employment Situation, Third Quarter 2015 report released on 29 October…
Recividism 9 year high: Govt hire ex-offenders?
Govt should start hiring ex-offenders I refer to the article “‘The Govt should start hiring ex-offenders themselves’: Benny Se Teo” (Channel NewsAsia, Oct 17). It…
Non-S’porean population hits all-time high?
Population growth slowest in a decade I refer to the article “Singapore population hits 5.54m but growth slowest in a decade” (Channel NewsAsia, Sep 30). It…
Employment: S’poreans down, but foreigners up?
FT growth lowest since 2009 I refer to the article “MOM: FT employment growth lowest since 2009” (TR Emeritus, Sep 16). Local employment declined by 8,900…
GE: 18% real income increase?
18% real increase in household income since 2010 According to the allsingaporestuff.com article ” THARMAN: 18% GROWTH IN S’POREAN REAL INCOMES “UNUSUAL” FOR DEVELOPED ECONOMIES”…
GE: Manifesto – jobs to Singaporeans?
Elections manifesto According to the Channel NewsAsia news report “PAP launches 88-page election manifesto” (Aug 29) – “These include the launch of 100,000 flats, the expansion…