SeaPRwire

Jobs in logistics sector will change or be displaced with new-technology adoption

aseanpr
4 minutes

SINGAPORE - Job roles in the logistics sector are on the "move" with the adoption of Industry 4.0 technology solutions, with changes or displacement of positions expected in the next three to five years. Of 56 positions studied in the Jobs Transformation Map (JTM) for the sector, about 54 per cent of job roles - which 36,000 workers account for - will experience at least a "medium degree of change" which will require job redesign or undergo displacement. Overall, all job roles are expected to experience some level of change. New roles, such as in data analysis and software development, are beginning to emerge, and this trend is expected to accelerate. These findings from the JTM for the logistics sector were outlined in the 28th Jobs Situation Report released on Friday (Nov 26). Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the changes to job roles in the logistics sector should make the work more fulfilling, and the emerging positions offer bright prospects. He was speaking to the media on Friday at a virtual press conference after a visit to ST Logistics' facility in Clementi Loop. "I encourage all employers to redesign jobs to increase the attractiveness and appeal of their roles to new a...

SeaPRwire

How 2 S’poreans adapted to new job roles amid Covid-19 pandemic

aseanpr
1 minute

SINGAPORE - When Ms Joyce Seah left her job at an oil and gas multinational corporation (MNC) last July, she was afraid she would not be able to secure another job amid the weaker hiring market. The company where she worked as a senior buyer restructured during the Covid-19 pandemic and she was assigned a new role which she felt was unsuitable for her. So she resigned. Please subscribe or log in to continue reading the full article. Get unlimited access to all stories at $0.99/month Latest headlines and exclusive stories In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months* Subscribe now *Terms and conditions apply.

SeaPRwire
Read More

Food service sector picks up with more than 9,200 job openings

aseanpr
3 minutes

The food service sector is continuing to pick up speed with its hiring, with over 9,200 job openings posted as at end-December on the MyCareersFuture portal, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Around 37 per cent of these jobs are for professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs) and include roles such as food and beverage managers and sales, marketing and business development managers. Roles for non-PMETs include cooks, waiters, bartenders and baristas. "Non-PMET food service roles have low barriers to entry and companies are able to provide flexible working hours," said the MOM on Friday. "The sector is open to hiring workers of different profiles, including older workers, students looking for part-time jobs and even caregivers who are looking for flexible work arrangements." Salaries can range from $1,600 to $2,000 for waiters and go up to $6,500 for sales, marketing and business development managers. But the sector can also become more attractive to locals, as companies transform operations through digitalisation and create enhanced job roles, Manpower Minister Josephine Teo told a briefing on the sidelines of a visit to food services firm Select Group on Friday....

SeaPRwire
Read More

Close to 5,500 jobs available in S’pore’s healthcare sector; 3 in 4 are long-term positions

aseanpr
6 minutes

SINGAPORE - Nearly 5,500 job openings are on offer in the healthcare sector, with three in four of them being long-term positions. Close to 40 per cent - or 1,530 - of the 4,080 long-term jobs available are in professional and executive roles, such as nurses, allied health professionals, and finance and human resources executives. The other 2,550 long-term job openings are support roles such as healthcare assistants, therapy assistants and patient service associates. Meanwhile, support and administrative support roles also make up 95 per cent - or 1,330 - of the 1,390 short-term jobs on offer. Close to 5 per cent - around 60 - of short-term jobs are for professionals and executives. These 5,500 long- and short-term jobs are part of the 6,700 job, traineeship and training openings in the sector as at the end of last month, said the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in its weekly jobs situation report on Thursday (Dec 10). Apart from jobs, there are also about 470 company-hosted traineeships and attachments, as well as 760 training opportunities. The long-term professional and executive roles include enrolled and registered nurses, with monthly salaries of between $3,300 and $5,200 within t...