Type of issue: skills training and costs
20
04, 2023
Hang it on the dormitory wall
Asad is propably overqualified to be a work permit holder in Singapore. Why is he even here? He explains his rationale, and yup, it's totally logical.
22
03, 2023
Covid is over, let’s extract money from migrant workers again, part 1
Border closures during Covid-19 disrupted the supply-demand equation for migrant workers. A year after borders re-opened, we speak with three first-time workers: how much did you pay to get your jobs?
2
09, 2022
From $20,000 to $510
For his first job in Singapore, Hossain Imran had to fork out $20,000. For his latest job, he dealt directly with his prospective employer. His experience tells us what recruitment reform should look like.
6
06, 2021
Reintroducing trade schools won’t be enough to reduce reliance on migrant labour
A letter in Straits Times Forum called for trade skills training for Singaporeans to avoid over-dependence on foreign labour. But that's not the elephant in the room.
15
04, 2021
“The exam of God”
A 17-year-old had to choose between furthering his education or becoming a migrant worker. After five years, has it turned out well?
3
04, 2021
In 1997, the employer paid for training, in 2011 it was a money-sucking show
We speak to two migrant workers frm India and asked them about their first training course. How things have changed... and perhaps for the worse.
9
01, 2021
Research report: policy recomendations to end injustice in recruitment fees
There are many possible measures for reducing recruitment fees, say this research report. Contains deep analyses of rationale and feasibility.
15
09, 2020
Fickle fortunes
Nahid's first job turned out relatively well, but he hadn't gone home to see his family in five years. So he resigned and, soon after, had to look for another job.
15
08, 2020
Post-Covid, hopes and disputes emerge from deep freeze
How four workers have been affected by the suspension of many actvities during the Covid-19 lockdown from early April to early June 2020.
30
07, 2020
Unconnected aspirations: Training, productivity and career advancement
Our intern explores the thorny question of upskilling. Do employers see benefit in that? Are benefits shared equitably between employers and employees?