Singapore Employment Guide

Singapore is in Southeast Asia, at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, adjacent to Malaysia and Indonesia. It has ~5.7 million people; official languages include English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil, with Singapore City as its capital. Its highly developed economy is service-led, with competitive finance, trade, IT and biomedicine globally, while ports and logistics are key economic pillars. Labor laws (per Employment Act of Singapore) protect wages, hours, leave and social security. Standard workweek: 44 hours (overtime needs extra pay or time off). Salaries are usually monthly (avg. SGD 5,500 pre-tax). Laws cover paid leave and protect contract/temp workers, balancing interests for a fair, flexible labor market.

Check recruitment costs

Currency

Singapore Dollar (SGD, $)

Capital

Singapore (city-state)

Official language

English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil

Salary Cycle

Monthly

Our Employment Guide in Singapore

Browse the following tags to learn all about hiring employees in Singapore

Streamlining Employee Onboarding: A Professional Guide

Once the Statement of Work (SOW) is formally executed by the client, SailGlobal initiates a comprehensive onboarding process designed for efficiency and compliance. This standardized procedure typically requires two business days to complete, ensuring new hires can begin contributing to projects without unnecessary delays.

Key Stages in the Onboarding Timeline

The onboarding framework consists of several critical phases:

Day 1: Documentation verification and system access setup
Day 2: Compliance training and project orientation

International Onboarding Best Practices

From my experience managing global teams, I've observed that organizations like TechCorp Europe reduced onboarding time by 40% through digital documentation systems. Similarly, SailGlobal's structured approach minimizes administrative bottlenecks while maintaining rigorous compliance standards across different jurisdictions.

Why Efficient Onboarding Matters

Research indicates that companies with optimized onboarding processes experience 50% greater productivity from new hires within their first quarter. SailGlobal's two-day framework aligns with this data-driven approach, particularly beneficial for international assignments where visa processing and cross-border compliance often create complexities.

Hire easily in Singapore

Compare employee hiring costs across over 100 countries worldwide, helping you accurately calculate labor costs. Try it now

Cost Calculator

Please select the country/region you wish to recruit from, and the calculation can be done with just a few clicks.