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Gammon Pte. Limited, a construction and engineering firm, upholds a strong workplace safety and health culture. This is crucial to prevent accidents and ensure that all employees work in a safe environment. Swipe to discover the initiatives implemented by the company.

We can create fair and inclusive workplaces, where abilities shine brighter than prejudices. Let's update our mindset, and end workplace discrimination. 💼✨️ #updateyourmindset #knowittoendit #workplacefairness

Transforming our service delivery with technology 🌟 The team from MOM Contact Centre recently showcased our new AI solutions at the Public Sector Transformation Convention. Here are the highlights: ● Speech-to-text transcription, coupled with the capability to produce accurate real-time post-call summaries. ● A post-call summary can now be generated in just 11 seconds! We will continue to innovate and adopt the right technology to deliver better service to the public. 👨💼💗

🌐 Join us on the journey for companies to gain greater access to talent in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector! Members of the Alliance for Action on Widening Access to Talent are actively working towards encouraging talent mobility and skills-first hiring.  Stay tuned as HR leaders from the ICT sector finalise their innovative solutions to expand their talent pool and hire based on potential. #TalentMobility #ICT #widenaccesstotalent

Introducing the new Onboard Booking System - employers can manage bookings easily and make upfront payments for their newly arrived workers at the Onboard Centre. Explore the portal: https://lnkd.in/gcUJEzVQ

At McDonald's Singapore, the menu isn't the only thing that's flexible - so are the work arrangements 🍔🔥 With flexible work arrangements (FWAs), employees like Rumiyati Binte Razali can manage their family and personal commitments 🤝 This allows McDonald’s Singapore to attract a wider and more diverse talent pool and manage its business costs efficiently. ➡️ Swipe to learn more about the FWAs at McDonald’s Singapore!

The Report on Wage Practices 2023 was released today. Wages continued to grow, albeit at a more moderate pace compared to 2022: 🔷 Real wages grew by 0.4% in 2023 after accounting for inflation, similar to the increase in 2022 🔷 Nominal wage growth slowed from 6.5% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2023, although it remained higher than the range seen in non-recessionary years 🔷 The proportion of profitable establishments remained high, and a majority continued to provide wage increases to their employees The Government encourages all firms to implement the Flexible Wage System to give them the flexibility and responsiveness to adjust wages based on their performance. Read more about the Report on Wage Practices: https://lnkd.in/dafYa9ks

#ICYMI The Alliance for Action (AfA) on Widening Access to Talent is rallying business and HR leaders to co-create solutions that enable businesses to attract and retain a diverse talent pool. 🌐📈 The AfA involves companies from three key sectors, namely Information and Communications Technology, Manufacturing and Retail, working tirelessly to develop and test their innovative ideas. Watch this video to find out more! ⬇️

Falls from height were among the top causes of workplace fatalities in 2023. Between February and April 2024, we conducted over 1,000 inspections and took steps to correct poor work-at-height practices. Employers and workers can visit go.gov.sg/letspreventfalls to learn more about safe work-at-height procedures, including: 🔹 Implementing adequate fall prevention or protection systems like guard rails, and covers for openings 🔹 Ensuring safe access and egress from heights and equipping workers with effective fall arrest or travel restraint systems 🔹 Developing comprehensive fall prevention plans and permit-to-work systems to mitigate risks effectively Everyone has a part to play in building a strong culture of workplace safety and health excellence in Singapore. Do report any unsafe practices via SnapSAFE at go.gov.sg/snapsafe

Singapore’s labour market continued to expand in the first quarter of 2024, reflecting improved economic prospects for the year. Here are some of the highlights: ⬆ Total number of job vacancies increased ⬆ Total employment grew, contributed solely by resident employment 💼 Unemployment inched up slightly; however resident long-term unemployment rate remained low ⬇ Retrenchments continued on a downward trend; majority of retrenched workers were able to find a new job within six months 📢 More employers said they intend to hire in the next three months The Government and tripartite partners will continue to encourage and support employers and workers to press on with business transformation and upskilling to improve job quality. Read the full Labour Market Report 1Q 2024 at https://stats.mom.gov.sg