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Enterprise Singapore to Improve HR practices in Companies

ENTERPRISE Singapore, in collaboration with the Ministry of Manpower and other agencies, has launched two new measures and enhanced another to strengthen human resource operations

Top 4 payroll trends followed by small businesses

More small businesses are following the latest payroll trends that have made payroll administration significantly less stressful, time-consuming and tedious.

Strategic importance of human resource management to businesses

Whatever the size of your business, the strategic importance of human resource management (HRM) to your organisation cannot be overstated.

HRM essentials for small, growing firms

Good human resource (HR) management can boost employees’ performance, job satisfaction and commitment towards their jobs, ultimately helping the organisation to achieve its objectives.

Common HR pitfalls of small firms

Small firms are under great pressure to meet a multitude of business demands despite their limited resources.

Ways to Effectively Enhance HR Data Security

When you think about human resource (HR), you would probably visualise the recruitment process, candidate selection, employee management and other related functions.

Rules for Hiring Foreigners to Be Tightened

Manpower Minister Lim Swee Say said "With slower manpower growth, we need to maximise the potential of our two-thirds local, one-third foreign (workforce), ..."

Employment Act to Cover Professionals, Managers and Executives Earning More Than $4,500

Manpower Minister Lim Swee Say announced in parliament that the $4,500 salary cap will be removed from the Employment Act (EA)...

500 Companies Listed on The Fair Consideration Framework Watchlist

500 companies have been listed on the Fair Consideration Framework watchlist over the past two years for unfairly favouring hiring foreigners.

Benefits of Effective Human Resource Management (HRM)

In thе highly competitive business world, соmраniеѕ thаt саn provide high-quаlitу рrоduсtѕ аnd services аrе likеlу tо grow despite thе current lacklustre есоnоmiс climate.

New Employment Claims Tribunal and Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management

From 1 April 2017, employees will have a new way to resolve salary disputes through the new Employment Claims Tribunal (ECT) and the Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM).

Updates from the Ministry of Manpower’s Committee of Supply 2017

MOM’s COS speeches were delivered in Parliament on Monday, 6 March 2017.

Mandatory Retrenchment Notifications (with effect from 1 January 2017)

Employers will need to notify the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) of retrenchments within 5 working days...

Update to Employment Pass Salary Criteria (with effect from 1 January 2017)

The qualifying salary for Employment Pass (EP) applications will be raised from $3,300 to $3,600.

Changes to Re-Employment Age (with effect from 1 July 2017)

The re-employment age will be raised to 67 from 1 July 2017. With this change, employers must offer re-employment to eligible employees from age 62 to 67.

Enhancements in Marriage & Parenthood Package

Changes effective January 2017 and July 2017