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The Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) is a common corporate tool designed to address employee underperformance. In Singapore’s evolving legal landscape , the rules surrounding PIPs have shifted dramatically following recent milestone rulings from the Singapore High Court . [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ] Once viewed as a rubber-stamping formality before an inevitable firing, a PIP is now heavily scrutinized by local courts and tribunals. This guide explores what employers are legally allowed to do, how employees are protected, and whether a post-PIP termination can trigger a wrongful dismissal claim. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ] 🛠️ What Employers Are Allowed to Do Under Singapore law—governed largely by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Employment Act 1968 —employers possess wide managerial prerogatives to handle business performance: [ 1 , 2 ] No Statutory Mandate to Use a PIP: Employers are not legally obligated to place an underperforming employee on a PIP. If someone is a poor fit, the c...

Career planning can feel overwhelming. Whether you are looking for a new job, considering a career switch, preparing for an interview, or simply wondering what your next career move should be, knowing where to start is often the hardest part. This is where NTUC’s AI Career Coach can be useful. Powered by artificial intelligence, the career coaching tool is designed to help jobseekers explore career options, understand their skills, identify potential opportunities and take practical steps towards their career goals. Instead of relying on guesswork, you can use the AI Career Coach as a starting point for a more structured approach to career planning. What Is NTUC’s AI Career Coach? NTUC’s AI Career Coach is a digital career guidance tool that uses AI to provide personalised support for career exploration and job search. It can help you think through questions such as: What jobs could match my current skills? What career paths could I consider? What skills should I develop? How can I im...

Finding a job in Singapore can feel like a full-time job itself. There are thousands of vacancies across dozens of job portals, recruitment agencies, company career pages and professional networks. The challenge isn't simply finding a job listing — it is knowing where to look, which platforms to prioritise, how to stand out, and how to avoid spending hours applying for jobs that are unlikely to lead anywhere . For Singaporeans, there is also an important advantage: you have access to government-supported career resources such as MyCareersFuture, CareersFinder, WSG and e2i , in addition to the large commercial job portals. The most effective approach is therefore not to rely on one job portal . Instead, build a job-search system using several channels, with each platform serving a different purpose. 1. Start With MyCareersFuture If you are a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident looking for work in Singapore, MyCareersFuture should be one of your first stops . MyCareersFuture is ...