Organisations with over 200 employees must have certified HR professional from July 2028, among recommendations from manpower workgroup
The five recommendations aim to benefit more than two million workers and support at least 2,000 enterprises.
The Singapore government has accepted the recommendations from a manpower workgroup aimed at strengthening human capital capabilities and leadership in workplaces. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced these recommendations, which include a requirement for organisations with over 200 employees to have at least one HR professional certified at the IHRP Certified Professional (IHRP-CP) level or higher by July 1, 2028.
This move is part of a broader effort to ensure Singapore's growth continues to be centred on its people, with the Ministry working closely with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF), and industry stakeholders. The recommendations also include establishing the Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) as a national benchmark, helping enterprises build workforce planning capabilities, assisting enterprises in using AI effectively and responsibly in HR, professionalising the HR practice, and developing people leaders for the future through leadership programmes.
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