04 Dec 2020
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News relevant to the Process Industry
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Dear Valued ASPRI Member,
News Recap - 28 Nov to 04 Dec
Key highlights from last week's news on Sustainability, Business, Human Resources and Workplace Safety below.
SUSTAINABILITY
1/1: Foreigners still needed in clean energy manual roles
Even with a change in the energy sector's skill needs and job scopes, the reliance on foreign workers to fill low-wage, manual roles is unlikely to change in the near term.
Mr Charles Quek, President of ASPRI's 13th Executive Council told The Business Times the use of such foreign labour will likely stay high. Among ASPRI's 543 member companies, Mr Quek estimates 15% of workers are S Pass Holders and 50% - 60% are Work Permit Holders.
>> Read more
BUSINESS
1/2: Singapore an ideal hub to steer growth in Asia
The "open mindset" and dynamism of Asia are key draws for specialty chemical company Evonik, and Singapore, with its robust intellectual property regime, is the perfect gateway to the region.
Asked about future plans, Ms Qi says: "At this point, we cannot say when we are going to open our next facility here in Singapore. However, our large footprint in Singapore shows our commitment that Evonik is here to stay. We have strategic and long-term growth plans in Asia. Singapore is definitely a very important part of that strategy, as its position as a hub steers this growth."
>> Read more
2/2: Reminder to e-File Corporate Income Tax Returns for YA 2020 by 15 Dec 2020
The deadline for e-Filing your company’s Corporate Income Tax Return (Form C-S/ C) for Year of Assessment (YA) 2020 is 15 Dec and it is fast approaching. This submission applies to all companies, including those that did not carry on business or have incurred a loss. Paper submissions of Form C-S/ C will not be accepted
Log in to mytax.iras.gov.sg using CorpPass to e-File your company’s Corporate Income Tax Return today.
>> Read more
HUMAN RESOURCE
1/3: Non-PMETs hit harder by unemployment than PMETs during COVID-19 pandemic
Resident unemployment rate among non-PMETs increased by 1.7% points from 4.7% in June 2019 to 6.4% in June 2020.
The country would have to work with economic agencies to make sure economic activities are brought into Singapore, said Mrs Josephine Teo. She added that the authorities would focus on training and plugging skills gaps, with COVID-19 having displaced many workers whose jobs may never return.
>> Read more
2/3: Reading beyond the written resumes
Research has shown that hiring managers spend only 7 seconds to review a candidate’s CV. Experts from Tripartite Alliance for Fair & Progressive Practices (TAFEP) shared some useful tips on what to look out for in a resume and how to improve your selection process:
Use a set of agreed objective criteria to assess candidates
Uncover hidden gems by re-visiting CVs that don’t meet your requirements at first glance
Employers should not ignore candidates who may not fully meet the requirements for the current position; consider them for other openings available and keep the CVs for future vacancies.
Clarify when in doubt by conducting a simple phone interview to obtain important and pertinent information
Look beyond keywords on the resumes
Be accommodating and focus on the skills, experience and ability of the candidate.
Ensure diversity when finalising the list
>> Read more
3/3: The hidden causes of employee turnover: Mental health and burnout
Employers need to talk about employee care. No, not the trendy new perks or menu of benefits that you introduced last year, but the fact that today’s workplace is an always-on environment that extends beyond the physical office. In such an environment, when you ask more of them or push them harder, they’ll need additional support to maintain their personal wellbeing and levels of performance you are asking them to achieve.
A survey, titled 2020 Employee Care Report, cited academic studies which reflect that top causes of unwanted turnover include a low-quality supervisor relationship, poor team morale, lack of tangible rewards, lack of growth opportunities, and lack of autonomy - all of which link back to poor emotional wellbeing.
>> Read more
WORKPLACE SAFETY AND HEALTH (WSH)
1/1: Accident Advisories
With the increase in accidents, ASPRI would like to gently remind members to periodically review risk controls put in place to protect workers.
Worker struck by fallen steel beam
On 11 October 2020, a worker was adjusting the lashings used to secure steel beams on the bed of a lorry loader when the lashings loosened and one of the beams fell onto him. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene by attending paramedics.
>> Read more
Worker fell from height in a warehouse
On 1 December 2020, two workers were packing goods in a warehouse when one worker heard a loud thud and found the other lying on the ground facing up. The injured worker was conveyed to the hospital where he subsequently succumbed to his injuries.
>> Read more
Fatal accident during machine repair
On 2 December 2020, two workers were repairing a machine when its platen suddenly descended on one of the workers. The worker was pronounced dead at the scene by attending paramedics.
>> Read more
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