employment

Fed signal for rate pause takes pressure off hot jobs report. - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

US Economy

Fed signal for rate pause takes pressure off hot jobs report

The FOMC has raised rates by 5 percentage points in the past 14 months to curb inflation running more than double their 2% target.

Global Economy

Work just doesn't pay for thousands of people in Britain

Those on the edge of the labor market could either fix the problem or make it worse.

US Economy

Fed 'hasn't accomplished anything' on labour market, Dudley says

The Fed: Really very sorry that we're causing all the pain for you, but we have to take care of our core problem: inflation

Global Economy

Job markets are defying central bankers' efforts to cool demand

It’s unclear, however, if policymakers can achieve their inflation goals without driving up joblessness

Singapore economy

Singapore wants top foreign talent to avoid being left behind

A points-based system for allowing in expats is set to kick in next year.
Better GDP numbers belie uneven labour market across industries - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Labour market

Better GDP numbers belie uneven labour market across industries

Can you expect a pay raise this year, with the economy on the way to recovery? Well, it depends on the industry you work in.
UOB levels up group-wide training programme to enable its employees to master skills in data analytics and project management - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Banking & finance

UOB levels up group-wide training programme to enable its employees to master skills in data analytics and project management

"At UOB, we believe that continuous learning is essential for long-term sustainability": UOB deputy chairman and CEO Wee Ee Cheong

Labour market

New PCP launched in Singapore biopharm industry, to benefit 300 over the next year: Manpower Minister Teo

Singapore Manpower Minister Josephine Teo announces a new Professional Conversion Programme for Advanced Biopharmaceuticals Manufacturing professionals and executives.

Global Economy

Briefs

Singapore employment suffers deepest quarterly contraction in June, Malaysian ex-PM Najib sentenced to 12 years in prison, and more.

Jobs

Singapore businesses avoid massive layoffs, move toward cautious hiring: Aon

Six in ten Singapore businesses say they have moved back to “cautious hiring” amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but layoffs were still unavoidable for some, according to a survey by global professional services firm Aon.
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