HR News Update – September 2022

As the new year begins, Singapore’s labour market remains steady but evolving. This month’s HRM covers expected pay trends for 2026, emerging remote work patterns, and key CPF updates that employers should be aware of as they plan for the year ahead.

As the year draws to a close, Singapore’s labour market continues to shift. This month’s HRM explores rising job mismatches, insights from labour market indicators and employment claims, and key year-end updates, including CPF changes and civil servant bonuses.

Business Expansion Seminar Insights

This article highlights key takeaways from our recent seminar on Singapore business expansion for Japanese companies, covering practical strategies, market entry insights, and local considerations to support successful growth in the Singapore market.

In November’s edition, we explore changing workforce motivations among younger workers, the latest National Wages Council recommendations for wage increases, and progress on the Workplace Fairness Act aimed at strengthening employment protections. These insights offer practical reference points for employers planning engagement, compensation and HR strategy in Singapore’s evolving labour landscape.

Labour Market Report for Q2 2025.
From 1 October 2025, HR professionals can also take advantage of an enhanced subsidy for IHRP certifications. The Employment Standards Report 2024 showed that over 80% of employment claims were resolved through mediation by TADM.

This month’s HR newsletter covers revised COMPASS C1 salary benchmarks for EP applications (effective 2026), S Pass changes from 1 September 2025. Retirement age in workforce participation findings, and key HR highlights from the National Day Rally 2025.