MOM Latest News for July 2024: New Cybersecurity Skills Pathway & Workplace Fairness Laws
Posted on 31 July 2024 in Business | Suki Bajaj
Let’s take a look at Singapore’s top HR news, events and MOM latest news for July 2024, including the latest updates on the recent case on illegal foreign worker scheme, new initiatives for cybersecurity sector, re-employment insights for senior workers, and more.
5 Singaporeans Charged for Illegal Hiring of Foreign Workers
Five Singaporeans face multiple charges for allegedly setting up fake companies to illegally hire foreign workers.
Between 2019 and 2021, they submitted fake work pass applications for foreigners. The companies were non-existent, and the workers were never employed after they arrived in Singapore.
If convicted, they face up to two years in jail and a $6,000 fine per charge under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA).
Read OnNearly All Senior PMETs Offered Re-Employment in 2022 and 2023
Nearly all eligible professionals, managers, executives, and technicians (PMETs) reaching retirement age have been offered continued employment.
This trend has been consistent since the 2021 re-employment policy. To further support older workers, MOM announced that the retirement age will increase to 64 and the re-employment age to 69 in 2026.
Read OnSingapore Launches New Cybersecurity Skills Pathway
The Singapore Computer Society (SCS) is launching a new cybersecurity skills pathway to address the global talent shortage.
The program provides clear career guidance, necessary certifications and internship opportunities, and employer recognition for individuals seeking a career in cybersecurity.
Read OnSingapore Expands Workplace Fairness Laws to Include Ethnicity and Religion
Singapore's upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation will also cover ethnic and religious grounds.
It requires employers not to discriminate against employees based on a set of protected characteristics, which include race, religion, and language.
This law will be introduced in Parliament later this year and imposes strict penalties for non-compliance.
Read OnLess Than Half of HR Professionals Would Recommend Their Employers
A new report reveals that less than half of HR professionals are willing to recommend their employers.
Many feel unsupported and believe their organisation undervalues its people, or neglect employee well-being. This lack of support hinders HR's ability to drive positive change and may push them to seek other employers who appreciate their role.
Read On1 in 3 Singaporeans Planning to Switch Jobs in Next 12 Months
More Singaporeans plan to quit their jobs this year than during the Great Resignation. This is driven by a growing emphasis on skills development amid increased workload and workplace changes.
Read OnHalf of Singapore Firms Skip Diversity Training
New research reveals a significant gap in workplace diversity training in Singapore. Nearly half of employers in Singapore lack diversity training programs.
While some organisations do offer training, often as a mandatory requirement, its effectiveness is questionable with only 21% of participants reporting increased diversity awareness.
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