Explainer: SG's Inclusive Approach for Ex-Offenders Seeking Employment
In line with keeping a safer nation, the Singapore Prison Service and YRSG provide career facilitation and retention support for returning citizens. Read more.
Labour
Unemployment, Underemployment Rates in Macau Drop From Jan-March 2023
The general unemployment rate and unemployment rate of local residents dropped to 3.1% and 3.9%, while the underemployment rate went down to 2.2%, DSEC said.
41,000 Food Service Workers to Get Pay Raise in New Progressive Wage Model
The new Progressive Wage Model entails a pay raise for food service workers, a career progression pathway for those in the industry, and training requirements.
MOM Develops Health Framework to Improve Chronic Care of Migrant Workers
The Ministry of Manpower launched a preventive health framework to improve the chronic and oral disease care of migrant workers in Singapore.
A Guide on Work Permits in Thailand and Restricted Jobs for Foreigners
Thailand's a destination of foreigners not just for tourism but also work, with more than 1.7 million registered migrant workers as of April 2022.
Quiet Quitting: Refusing Hustle Culture and the Grind
It isn’t that workers no longer give a damn; the weariness of selling their hours for labour just has them refusing to slave away. Now, they’re reclaiming time.
Thai Government OKs Minimum Wage Increase, Key Industries Raise Concerns
After more than two years, the Thai government approved the Labor Ministry’s request to increase the minimum wage by 5% to 8%
Over 2,000 Vacancies Await Applicants at Creating New Opportunities Job Fair From Aug. 4-5
The job fair will offer opportunities for a slew of industries, with vacancies for electronic engineer, security guard, social worker, chemist, and more.