Larger firms must have certified HR staff by 2028; tripartite report urges 'people-centred AI transformation'
As technology makes workforce decisions more complex, the foundation of trust that workers have towards HR matters more, says Minister of State for Manpower Foo Cexiang.
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has announced that firms with more than 200 employees will be required to employ certified HR professionals from July 1, 2028. The Institute for Human Resource Professionals (IHRP), a tripartite body established by the Ministry of Manpower, National Trades Union Congress, and Singapore National Employers Federation, will certify these professionals.
Currently, only a small portion of firms meet this requirement, with around 2,000 firms employing more than 45% of the workforce. The move aims to professionalize the HR sector and ensure that workforce decisions adhere to professional and ethical standards. The government will provide a S$100 subsidy for IHRP certification between October 1, 2026, and June 30, 2028 and SMEs can offset the remaining fees using the SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit.
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