Singapore National Employers Federation

26/06/2026

🦺 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿

With the recent increase in fatal workplace accidents, the Ministry of Manpower has announced a voluntary Safety Time-Out for two weeks starting from today (26 June 2026), alongside strengthened enforcement measures.

SNEF encourages employers to take this opportunity to step back, reset and refocus on workplace safety by reviewing their workplace safety and health (WSH) practices:

✅ Ensuring workers only carry out work that they have been trained and authorised to perform.
✅ Conducting thorough safety briefings before work begins so that workers clearly understand onsite hazards and the control measures in place.
✅ Ensuring established safe work procedures are followed at all times, and that safety measures are never bypassed or shortcuts taken—even for routine tasks.
✅ Reviewing, implementing and rehearsing emergency response and evacuation plans to ensure preparedness.
✅ Promptly escalating workplace incidents to safety officers, supervisors or emergency responders, where appropriate. Timely intervention can save lives.

The strengthened enforcement measures are a response to the regrettable spike in fatal workplace accidents. We recognise that these measures are intended to reinforce the importance of maintaining high WSH standards and will be stepped down once the situation improves.

Workplace safety requires constant vigilance and commitment. In line with the National WSH Campaign of “I Choose Safety. Together We Care.”, we must together build a strong safety culture through continuous improvement, regular risk assessments, effective communication and the active participation of every single worker at the workplace. Even where existing measures are in place, periodic reviews can help identify areas for improvement and prevent complacency.

Taking care of our workers goes hand-in-hand with resilient business operations and productivity. SNEF remains committed to working with our tripartite partners and employers to strengthen workplace safety and health across all sectors.

26/06/2026

🤖 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝗔𝗖𝘀

The conversation around AI adoption just got sharper.

SNEF hosted our 2nd Trade Associations and Chambers (TACs) Leaders gathering of the year, bringing them together with SNEF President, Mr Tan Hee Teck, and Council members to share views on how AI is shaping their industries and how to advance responsible and productive AI adoption.

The discussion generated valuable insights about the unique challenges of integrating AI into enterprise structure and processes and how to enhance AI training, so that companies can reap concrete gains. Importantly, the discussion identified opportunities to collaborate in supporting employers through their transformation journeys.

🤝 We look forward to the next discussion as we continue working closely with our tripartite partners and TACs to help employers navigate AI-driven change and build an AI-enabled workforce.

25/06/2026

👮𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿, 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲

In today’s evolving security landscape, officers need more than just basic skills, they need to be adaptable, capable and technology ready.

The 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲 (𝗖𝗖𝗣) 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 supports companies in strengthening and building a more competent and confident security workforce by enabling officers to take on enhanced, technology-enabled roles through structured training and development.

👉 Find out how HAWKEYE SECURITY SOLUTIONS leveraged the programme to uplift their officers and enhance operational readiness.

📩 Learn more about CCP and register your interest: https://snef.org.sg/programmes-and-grants/career-conversion-programmes/ccp-for-security-officers/

24/06/2026

𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘆

The Singapore National Employers Federation believes that employers should treat migrant workers with fairness, dignity and respect. Singapore has a suite of legal protections for migrant workers. The vast majority of employers comply with and go beyond the legal requirements. When businesses fail and are unable to cover the salary arrears, the Migrant Workers' Centre steps in with the Migrant Workers’ Assistance Fund to support workers to recover their entitlements.

The MWC is a bipartite initiative of SNEF and NTUC Singapore which champions fair employment practices and the well-being of migrant workers in Singapore.

We remain committed to firm enforcement against bad employers, more support for employers who want to do the right thing, and productivity improvements that will ultimately result in better wages and working conditions for both local and migrant workers.

👉 Read more about this in the forum letter by SNEF Vice President Mr Kuah Boon Wee:

If you are a WordPress user with administrative privileges on this site, please enter your email address in the box below and click "Send". You will then receive an email that helps you regain access.

24/06/2026

📉 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗲 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵

Even as organisations take a more selective approach to hiring, as highlighted in the Singapore Ministry of Manpower Labour Market Advance Release, the reality on the ground remains challenging. Talent is tighter, skill demands are shifting faster, and operational workloads are not easing.

So, the real question is no longer “How do we hire more people?” but “How do we get more from the way work is designed today?”

This is where workforce transformation comes in.

Instead of simply adding headcount, organisations are rethinking how work gets done by:

✅ Redesigning roles around real business needs
✅ Using digital tools to remove manual effort and delays
✅ Streamlining processes that slow teams down
✅ Developing capabilities to support long-term adaptability

The result? More agility, high workforce productivity, and stronger long-term resilience.

As expectations of work continue to evolve, organisations that rethink how work is structured instead of only focusing on who is doing the work will be better positioned to thrive.

Interested in exploring workforce transformation for your organisation?

📩 Reach us at [email protected] or complete our interest form: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=e5SmNDq7bUitHEJlrFnNEQ_-9kIoV19Jl_Jwug2y551UMEw0UEhRUDZYWkEwRExSOFNCUUI3RlJITyQlQCN0PWcu&route=shorturl

+ (JR+)

23/06/2026

🎯 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗥 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁

The Enhanced Funding Support provides a $100 subsidy for an Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP) certification, available until September 2026. Take this opportunity to strengthen your professional capabilities and attain an IHRP Certified Associate (IHRP-CA) or IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) certification.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣-𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱?
✅ Demonstrate professional competence and credibility
✅ Strengthen your HR capabilities and business relevance
✅ Stay future-ready in a rapidly evolving workforce landscape

SNEF also offers the following programmes to help HR professionals prepare to take the IHRP certification:

📘 𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗖𝗔 & 𝗖𝗣)
Assessment-aligned programmes that support professional capability development and deepen understanding of the IHRP Body of Competencies, helping participants strengthen their ability to interpret HR situations, apply professional judgement and demonstrate HR competencies in practice.

📖 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗔 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)
Gain a concise yet holistic understanding of Singapore's labour legislation and its practical application in HR and industrial relations contexts. It consolidates nine labour legislation topics into 1.5 days.

📲 Visit the links below for assessment tutorial details and registration.

𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 (𝗛𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭) – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣-𝗖𝗔:https://snef.org.sg/training-resources/programmes-and-courses-resources/human-resource-industrial-relation/IHRP-Assessment-Tutorial-HR-Competency-Paper-Level-1.pdf

𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 (𝗛𝗥 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟮) – 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗛𝗥𝗣-𝗖𝗣:https://snef.org.sg/training-resources/programmes-and-courses-resources/human-resource-industrial-relation/IHRP-Assessment-Tutorial-HR-Competency-Paper-Level-2.pdf

22/06/2026

📢 𝗡𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀?

With developments such as the increase in retirement and re-employment ages and the upcoming Workplace Fairness Act, employers may have questions about how these changes apply to their workplaces.

SNEF's 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 (𝗘𝗔𝗦) is a chargeable service for non-SNEF members, providing practical, verbal guidance on responsible employment practices and harmonious industrial relations.

Through EAS, employers can:
🔹𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 – Get clarity on applying Singapore's employment laws, regulations and tripartite advisories to workplace scenarios

🔹𝗘𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Align with the latest MOM guidelines and Tripartite Standards

🔹𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – Navigate employment and industrial relations matters with confidence and professionalism

Whether you need clarity on new legislation or day-to-day employment issues, EAS is here to support employers in making informed decisions.

👉 Learn more or book an appointment: https://eas.snef.org.sg/

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘳 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 (𝘌𝘈𝘚) 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘚𝘕𝘌𝘍 𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘯𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘦𝘴.

22/06/2026

🚀 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲: 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, attracting, developing, and retaining talent remains a key priority for SMEs.

Join our employer-focused session, 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀, to gain practical insights on building a strong, future-ready workforce through fair hiring practices, HR capability development and workforce transformation strategies.

Whether you're a business leader, HR practitioner, or SME employer, this session will provide valuable perspectives to help your organisation stay competitive in an AI-driven and rapidly changing landscape.

What you'll learn:
✅ Fair and progressive employment practices to attract and retain talent
✅ Strategies to strengthen HR capabilities and support business growth
✅ How job redesign and workforce transformation can drive business impact
✅ Insights from experts at TAFEP Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices and Institute for Human Resource Professionals
✅ Salary support available through Career Conversion Programmes (CCPs)

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
📅 Monday, 6 July 2026
🕒 2pm - 5pm (Registration starts from 1:30pm)
📍 SNEF Paya Lebar Square, Level 13, Rooms 7 & 8

⚠️ 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁! 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆.

👉 Register here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=e5SmNDq7bUitHEJlrFnNEf6xGLE_0w5Mgq9JSsjqqulUOVBQU1cyOTNYUkdUWThYNE4yTldQM1hOMC4u&route=shorturl

19/06/2026

🌏 𝗨𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀

Recent reports of online posts targeting the Indian community serve as a timely reminder of the importance of fostering respect and inclusivity in our workplace.

At SNEF, we are committed to ensuring that individuals of different backgrounds, cultures and beliefs are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Strong, inclusive workplaces not only strengthen organisational culture but also contribute to the social cohesion that Singapore values.

❤️ A harmonious and well-integrated workforce is built on mutual respect, understanding, and inclusion. Employers that invest in fostering positive workplace relationships and embracing diversity are better positioned to strengthen collaboration, improve communication and create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected and included.

🔗 Read the full article here: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/spore-blocks-online-posts-targeting-indian-community-content-likely-from-china-based-platform

Singapore's authorities have blocked 14 online posts targeting the Indian community, citing threats to racial harmony and multiculturalism. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

18/06/2026

🌍 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲: 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆

SNEF President Mr Hee Teck Tan Teck led the SNEF team as part of Singapore’s tripartite delegation to the 𝟭𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 in Geneva, which concluded on 12 June 2026. The Conference brought together governments, employers and workers from 187 member states to discuss key issues shaping the future of work.

🌐 The Conference concluded a two-year standard-setting process on decent work in the platform economy with the adoption of the first-ever international labour standard on platform work.

As part of the Employers’ Group, SNEF contributed to the development of the Group’s positions and advocated for a principles-based framework that accommodates diverse national laws and approaches, including Singapore’s.

SNEF welcomes the adoption of a Convention that:
🔹 Recognises the diverse nature of the platform economy
🔹 Respects national approaches to worker classification
🔹 Does not impose a one-size-fits-all model
🔹 Supports implementation according to national circumstances

The Convention is an important milestone and reinforces the importance of tripartite dialogue in addressing the opportunities and challenges arising from new forms of work. 🤝✨

Photo credits: International Labour Organization | International Organisation of Employers | NTUC Singapore