MOM Latest News for September 2023: New Guidelines on Managing Excess Employees
Posted on 28 september 2023 in Business | Suki Bajaj
Let's take a look at Singapore's top HR news, updates and insights including new foreign work permit policies, enhanced parental support, flexible work guidelines, RTO policies, employee experience trends, and more.
CMP Sectors Require Proof of Accommodation for New Foreign Workers
From September 19, employers in Construction, Marine Shipyard, and Process (CMP) sectors must provide proof of acceptable accommodation for new non-Malaysian work permit holders before they can enter Singapore. This is in addition to work permit approval.
MOM stated that the documentary proof required should be in the form of tenancy or rental agreements, or contracts with accommodation providers.
Read OnNew Initiatives for Enhanced Parental Support in Singapore
Singapore's Parliament is considering a proposed bill to double government-paid paternity leave from 2 to 4 weeks. Starting January 1, 2024, the bill will also increase unpaid infant care leave from 6 to 12 days.
This bill aims to support parents with work-family balance and shared caregiving.
Read OnSingapore Plans to Introduce Flexible Work Guidelines in 2024
A tripartite workgroup has begun drafting the guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA), to be launched in 2024.
According to MOM, the new FWA guidelines, which are mandatory for employees, will help achieve better work-life harmony and promote a more engaged and productive workforce. Employers who offer FWAs can also see higher talent attraction and retention rates.
Read OnMOM Releases New Guidelines on Managing Excess Employees
MOM's Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment urges employers to explore other cost-saving options first before retrenchment.
Such options include flexible work arrangements, redeployment of the employee to other teams or other companies, wage-related cost savings measures, and government support schemes.
Read OnMajority of Companies to Implement RTO Policies by 2024
According to a new report, 9 in 10 organisations will require employees to return to the office by 2024, despite employee resistance.
It was also revealed that most companies are already requiring some or all employees to work in person, while others plan on implementing the return-to-office (RTO) policy by the end of 2024.
Read OnSingapore Employers Expect to Hire More Workers in Q4 2023
Based on a recent survey, nearly half of Singapore employers plan to hire more staff in Q4 2023. The survey also found that employers are cautiously optimistic about hiring, despite the economic slowdown and talent shortage.
Read OnGen Z Needs Soft Skills Training to Overcome Social Anxiety
Majority of Gen Z employees experience social discomfort or anxiety at work, according to a new report.
A non-judgmental and safe workplace can reduce social anxiety, especially for Gen Zs, who see it as a key factor in active participation.
Employers need to prioritise soft skills training in areas such as communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution to help Gen Z employees with social anxiety thrive in the workplace.
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