Singapore WDA launches National Jobs Bank

A national jobs bank was launched by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), listing more than 16,000 positions.
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A national jobs bank was launched by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA), listing more than 16,000 positions.

First announced by the Manpower Ministry last year, the National Jobs Bank is meant to facilitate job matching between employers and local jobseekers.

Under the Fair Consideration Framework, which kicks in on 1 August, employers with businesses of 25 or more people must post job vacancies on the website for at least 14 days before applying for an Employment Pass.

Since the beta version of the site was launched in May, 4,300 employers and 12,900 people have signed up for accounts.

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