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Did F&B chain abuse S Pass?
Foreign workers, promised a minimum salary of $1,800, were paid $1,200, under horrendous conditions. -myp
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'Home-based job' company giving excuses
They paid $78 - but two months later, company still unable to provide them with work.
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Expert: Job market to stay robust
Integrated resort will provide 30,000 new jobs.
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Big pay cut for agents despite longer hours
Those selling unit trusts, insurance see huge dip in income as clients flee. |
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More job losses likely
Retrenchments and wage cuts in the city-state are likely if the global downturn continues. -Reuters
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More bosses weigh hiring freeze
To date, few are cutting jobs in wake of US financial crisis: Watson Wyatt study. |
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MoneySENSE, CPF, NTUC collaborate on financial education for workers
It aims to equip workers with the necessary financial knowledge and skills. -AsiaOne
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Perks cut for expats here
Employers pare costs as financial crisis ushers in new austerity drive. -ST |
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Not enough job for Chinese graduates
Many companies are reportedly cutting their payrolls amid the job crunch. -China Daily, ANN
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Expats in banks here likely to lose perks
Generous company perks that range from housing allowance to country-club membership might be taken away. -myp |
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Philippines' overseas workforce at risk
Some housemaids in S'pore afraid of losing their jobs when their employers want to cut costs at home. Many Filipinos working overseas fear the financial crisis could leave them without a job. -ST
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Jobs at risk
The layoffs will affect managerial and factory jobs globally. |
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MPA doing its best for a cleaner planet
And shipping firms pitch in to protect the environment.
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Employers reducing hiring in Q4; but few retrenching: survey
Hudson notes that latest global financial events may affect poll results. |
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Singapore firms ahead in keeping foreign talent on local terms: PwC
PwC interview of 105 Singapore-based companies showed localising foreign talent not a problem here.
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Shipping sector braces itself for rough seas
Experts expect wave of consolidation, weaker players leaving market. |
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Five things today's employees want
"Total reward strategy" aims to offer more to retain talent.
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IMO charts passage through choppy waters
Marine pollution, piracy and talent shortage among obstacles. -ST |
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S'pore jobs growth may slow
Unemployment rate this year will be higher, inflation has peaked, and the financial crisis has weakened consumer demand. -ST
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More grants to help industries save energy
NEA scheme will help industrial companies offset investments in energy efficient equipment. |
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Asean jobless rate to rise
May hit 6.2% in 2009, ILO says. -AFP
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Barclays hires 100 Lehman staff
It said it would launch equity sales and research operations in Japan. -Reuters
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Johor: Many jobs here for those retrenched in Singapore
Johor is taking early steps, including playing job matchmaker, to ensure those retrenched can quickly be matched with jobs available locally.
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Human capital summit held in Singapore
Hot-button people and leadership issues affecting businesses operating in Asia expected. -AsiaOne
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Department to assist jobless Malaysians from Singapore
Committee to monitor labour market in Malaysia set up. -NST
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No plan to retrench 50,000, says M'sian govt
There is no such govt policy on retrenching contract workers, says the Public Services Dept. -NST
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Ministry to create jobs for housewives
Ministry exploring options for housewives to work from home but still contribute to nation's workforce. -NST
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At least 20 Merrill staff here let go
Axe falls in last 2 days on those in the equity, fixed income and energy units. |
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High-flying bankers told to cut back
Banks here are tightening the belts of their bankers, scrutinizing all costs and expenses.
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Hundreds of Delong workers put on long leave
Firm shuts several furnaces due to weak demand. |
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Tough balance between growth, foreign talent
S'pore needs skilled foreigners to grow and must continue welcoming them: SM.
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Talent always in demand, even in recession: Mercer
Feedback from asia indicates a shortage of highly skilled workers. |
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A great time to hire, says Stanchart CEO
He says current financial crisis should not deter firms from recruiting, training, and staff development. -BT
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Stanchart lays off senior staff
Most of 35 job cuts made here; sources say it's part of restructuring exercise. -ST
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