Singapore salary guide 2023

[Atonchia]

  On 8/14/2023 at 1:28 PM, Windwaver said:

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/14/employees-in-asia-are-spending-the-most-time-looking-busy-at-work.html

Employees in Asia are spending the most time looking busy at work, says Slack report

Published Sun, Aug 13 20238:14 PM EDT

Workers in Asia are spending the most time on “performative work” — in other words, focusing on appearing busy more than doing real, productive work. 

That’s according to a new global survey from Salesforce subsidiary Slack and research firm Qualtrics, which pulled data from more than 18,000 desk workers, including executives.

Performative work includes “spending a lot of time in meetings where ‘teams present achievements’ rather than making decisions or addressing issues,” said Derek Laney, Slack’s “technology evangelist” for Asia-Pacific.

The survey found that employees from India (43%), Japan (37%) and Singapore (36%) reported spending more of their time on such work than the global average (32%). 

Global ranking for percentage of time spent on “performative work”:

India: 43%

Japan: 37%

Singapore: 36%

France: 31%

United Kingdom: 30%

Australia: 29%

Germany: 29%

TIE — United States: 28%

TIE — South Korea: 28%

South Korea, however, tied in last place with the U.S. — workers from both countries reported spending just 28% of their time appearing busy. 

Japan (63%), Singapore (63%) and India (57%) were ranked lowest for percentage of time spent on productive or “real work,” Slack said.

According to Laney, employees’ focus on appearing busy is “likely influenced” by the way leaders are measuring productivity. 

“Leaders are most likely to judge productivity based on visible activity instead of focusing on achieving outcomes,” Laney said. 

“This disconnect leads to wasted effort where employees try to show up well in front of their leaders.” 

Globally, visibility and activity metrics, such as the number of hours spent online or the number of emails sent, are ranked as the top way (27%) leaders measure productivity, according to the report. 

Employees may in turn feel pressured to work longer hours, respond to emails immediately, or sit in on every meeting, it added. 

For example, 44% of Singapore employees — the highest globally — say their productivity has been affected by spending “too much time” in meetings and emails. 

Slack found that 63% of survey respondents make an effort to keep their status active online, even if they’re not working. 

Global ranking for percentage of time spent on “real work”:

South Korea: 72%

TIE — Australia: 71%

TIE — Germany: 71%

TIE — United States: 71%

United Kingdom: 70%

France: 69%

TIE — Japan: 63%

TIE — Singapore: 63%

India: 57%

Despite the pressure to work longer and be more visible that employees feel, the report found that most workers wish their productivity could be measured differently. 

Instead of activity metrics, workers surveyed want to be assessed most through key performance indicators; conversations with their managers; and the “hours spent on specific types of work.”

“There is an opportunity for companies to explore new and different ways of working, such as … adopting asynchronous ways of working rather than meetings, to facilitate more effective collaboration at work,” Laney said.

Employees prefer asynchronous work

Workers are still very much in favor of asynchronous work, which was prevalent during the pandemic in light of remote working arrangements. Asynchronous work means tasks are not carried out in real-time and in person.

The report highlighted that more than half of respondents said the best way for employers to support productivity is through flexible schedules, with 36% opting for flexible locations. 

Unique workplace benefits and office improvements rank lower at 32%.

The survey found that when it comes to returning to the office, workers consider having “a sense of community” and brainstorming as a team “more productive” than engaging in tasks that can be done at home.

Microsoft’s latest research echoed that sentiment — 84% of global employees said they would be motivated to go to the office if they could socialize with their colleagues, which they valued more than a better work set-up.

“Flexibility is so much more than location, it’s also how and when we work. That means … being intentional over which environments are best for specific tasks,” the report said. 

“What matters above all is that work schedules and locations are purposeful according to the kind of work being done — and that each team’s agreements are well-defined.” 

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Wah....

Very long read ..

I hope we are not no.3 because of no.1 working here.

[Inlinefour]

  On 8/14/2023 at 1:28 PM, Windwaver said:

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/14/employees-in-asia-are-spending-the-most-time-looking-busy-at-work.html

Employees in Asia are spending the most time looking busy at work, says Slack report

Published Sun, Aug 13 20238:14 PM EDT

Workers in Asia are spending the most time on “performative work” — in other words, focusing on appearing busy more than doing real, productive work. 

That’s according to a new global survey from Salesforce subsidiary Slack and research firm Qualtrics, which pulled data from more than 18,000 desk workers, including executives.

Performative work includes “spending a lot of time in meetings where ‘teams present achievements’ rather than making decisions or addressing issues,” said Derek Laney, Slack’s “technology evangelist” for Asia-Pacific.

The survey found that employees from India (43%), Japan (37%) and Singapore (36%) reported spending more of their time on such work than the global average (32%). 

Global ranking for percentage of time spent on “performative work”:

India: 43%

Japan: 37%

Singapore: 36%

France: 31%

United Kingdom: 30%

Australia: 29%

Germany: 29%

TIE — United States: 28%

TIE — South Korea: 28%

South Korea, however, tied in last place with the U.S. — workers from both countries reported spending just 28% of their time appearing busy. 

Japan (63%), Singapore (63%) and India (57%) were ranked lowest for percentage of time spent on productive or “real work,” Slack said.

According to Laney, employees’ focus on appearing busy is “likely influenced” by the way leaders are measuring productivity. 

“Leaders are most likely to judge productivity based on visible activity instead of focusing on achieving outcomes,” Laney said. 

“This disconnect leads to wasted effort where employees try to show up well in front of their leaders.” 

Globally, visibility and activity metrics, such as the number of hours spent online or the number of emails sent, are ranked as the top way (27%) leaders measure productivity, according to the report. 

Employees may in turn feel pressured to work longer hours, respond to emails immediately, or sit in on every meeting, it added. 

For example, 44% of Singapore employees — the highest globally — say their productivity has been affected by spending “too much time” in meetings and emails. 

Slack found that 63% of survey respondents make an effort to keep their status active online, even if they’re not working. 

Global ranking for percentage of time spent on “real work”:

South Korea: 72%

TIE — Australia: 71%

TIE — Germany: 71%

TIE — United States: 71%

United Kingdom: 70%

France: 69%

TIE — Japan: 63%

TIE — Singapore: 63%

India: 57%

Despite the pressure to work longer and be more visible that employees feel, the report found that most workers wish their productivity could be measured differently. 

Instead of activity metrics, workers surveyed want to be assessed most through key performance indicators; conversations with their managers; and the “hours spent on specific types of work.”

“There is an opportunity for companies to explore new and different ways of working, such as … adopting asynchronous ways of working rather than meetings, to facilitate more effective collaboration at work,” Laney said.

Employees prefer asynchronous work

Workers are still very much in favor of asynchronous work, which was prevalent during the pandemic in light of remote working arrangements. Asynchronous work means tasks are not carried out in real-time and in person.

The report highlighted that more than half of respondents said the best way for employers to support productivity is through flexible schedules, with 36% opting for flexible locations. 

Unique workplace benefits and office improvements rank lower at 32%.

The survey found that when it comes to returning to the office, workers consider having “a sense of community” and brainstorming as a team “more productive” than engaging in tasks that can be done at home.

Microsoft’s latest research echoed that sentiment — 84% of global employees said they would be motivated to go to the office if they could socialize with their colleagues, which they valued more than a better work set-up.

“Flexibility is so much more than location, it’s also how and when we work. That means … being intentional over which environments are best for specific tasks,” the report said. 

“What matters above all is that work schedules and locations are purposeful according to the kind of work being done — and that each team’s agreements are well-defined.” 

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my friend sleep from home oops typo work from home since covid till now never act JitTao sleep daily 😴😴😴

he said people collecting millions also sleeping bochup even live telecast somemore why he can't monkey see monkey do 🙈🙉🙊

[Raychay]

  On 8/14/2023 at 3:07 PM, Atonchia said:

Our law should change to allow polygamy......

If 2 wives and one husband then household income probably can reach 30k. Very happy family 🤦😅.

But of course....

must have enough energy to work 

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yes our minister & mp are working on it......

[Krieger]

  On 8/14/2023 at 2:35 PM, 13177 said:

You say take home pay of $25k to $40k per month, means their gross pay is much higher liao.

So GM can earns as low as $25k and as high as $40k ar.

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Actually, the cap of CPF and other deductions is seldom beyond Sgd 2000. Once you go beyond sgd 20,000 a month, all those deductions are insignificant. 

But do bear in mind most of those highly paid ones are really good contributors or leaders with companies that is making good money. They are always under great pressure to deliver every month or quarters. All these comes with a price.

Hence that's why some highflyers spend on cars and even gold toilet bowl (at home, I am not joking as I been to one and used it myself). 

[Arogab]

How much is enough leh?

Supposedly the cleaners are paid $5k for the job and then everything becomes damn expensive? Then how? 

Supposedly if all employees take the salary and pretend to be busy all the time. 

And....this is not suposedly, local bosses are paying people less and enjoying their maximum benefits. But there are people just willing to do it too. And to work with MNCs.....lots of competition too. Too many how and why.....

Too much here and there, only way out is to walk it out yourself and show your worth to the boss and get what your are worth lah

Lastly is to be happy and keep going

[13177]

  On 8/15/2023 at 1:18 AM, Krieger said:

Actually, the cap of CPF and other deductions is seldom beyond Sgd 2000. Once you go beyond sgd 20,000 a month, all those deductions are insignificant. 

But do bear in mind most of those highly paid ones are really good contributors or leaders with companies that is making good money. They are always under great pressure to deliver every month or quarters. All these comes with a price.

Hence that's why some highflyers spend on cars and even gold toilet bowl (at home, I am not joking as I been to one and used it myself). 

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True lo, if a person is getting such highly paid salary, surely comes with a price. These people usually their life is mostly work work and work. And their responsibility are high and must deliver result. This is why my boss always tell me he cannot justify my salary increase and also difficult to promote me, cause my job scope volume and responsibilities is too low.   😅

[Inlinefour]

  On 8/15/2023 at 12:17 AM, Raychay said:

yes our minister & mp are working on it......

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that's why don't understand pinky ask them resign hor

 

they are trying out whether can work or not mah 

[Mockngbrd]

  On 8/14/2023 at 10:23 AM, Ody_2004 said:

income is just part of the picture.. earning $5K with no dependent is very different from someone earning $10k with 5 dependents..

Only oneself know their own story.. no need to envy.. no need to cry.. tomorrow yet another day to cross..  

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ya lo, I got 4 dependents. sigh not even 10k :[

[Benarsenal]

  On 8/15/2023 at 1:43 AM, Arogab said:

How much is enough leh?

Supposedly the cleaners are paid $5k for the job and then everything becomes damn expensive? Then how? 

Supposedly if all employees take the salary and pretend to be busy all the time. 

And....this is not suposedly, local bosses are paying people less and enjoying their maximum benefits. But there are people just willing to do it too. And to work with MNCs.....lots of competition too. Too many how and why.....

Too much here and there, only way out is to walk it out yourself and show your worth to the boss and get what your are worth lah

Lastly is to be happy and keep going

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I think at the minimum, people should be paid a living wage. That is the minimum amount needed to afford basic necessities (food, housing etc).

Nowadays, $2000 a month can barely cover basic needs.

[13177]

  On 8/15/2023 at 6:09 AM, Benarsenal said:

I think at the minimum, people should be paid a living wage. That is the minimum amount needed to afford basic necessities (food, housing etc).

Nowadays, $2000 a month can barely cover basic needs.

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But i believe there are many people still getting $2k per month salary. So these people either must be very thrift in spending their money, or maybe need to live in rental flat etc if they have whole family waiting to get feed.

[Benarsenal]

  On 8/15/2023 at 6:35 AM, 13177 said:

But i believe there are many people still getting $2k per month salary. So these people either must be very thrift in spending their money, or maybe need to live in rental flat etc if they have whole family waiting to get feed.

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They struggle lor. Buy things buy the cheapest, barely enough to feed everyone (especially now with high inflation).

A bit like olden days, maybe one pack of rice share with few people.

[Inlinefour]

  On 8/15/2023 at 6:35 AM, 13177 said:

But i believe there are many people still getting $2k per month salary. So these people either must be very thrift in spending their money, or maybe need to live in rental flat etc if they have whole family waiting to get feed.

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not really leh 1k minister said enough for family of 4 

 

And 20k for gcb 🙊🙉🙈

[Throttle2]

  On 8/15/2023 at 6:03 AM, Mockngbrd said:

ya lo, I got 4 dependents. sigh not even 10k :[

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Cars are not considered dependants lah……muayhahaha

[Mockngbrd]

  On 8/15/2023 at 7:01 AM, Throttle2 said:

Cars are not considered dependants lah……muayhahaha

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not car,  got 4 girls.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

[Inlinefour]

  On 8/15/2023 at 7:52 AM, Mockngbrd said:

not car,  got 4 girls.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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oh 😮😮😮 four pappies 😍😍😍😍

[BanCoe]

Didn’t know here got so many in table wiping industry 🤪

[Tohto]

  On 8/14/2023 at 3:52 AM, Spidey10 said:

dun have the industry that I am in leh...

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Same same.....

[SGMCF328]

  On 8/14/2023 at 2:53 PM, Atonchia said:

I am a salesman.

And it's not in the list🤦

Hey I sell future and visions hor

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Oh, so you are the 大骗仙 hahahaha

 

  On 8/14/2023 at 3:07 PM, Atonchia said:

Our law should change to allow polygamy......

If 2 wives and one husband then household income probably can reach 30k. Very happy family 🤦😅.

But of course....

must have enough energy to work 

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What if both wives decided to stop working and be tai tai waiting for hubby to feed them with Prada/LV, 3/4 weeks holiday in Europe per year, Merc/BMW for school run or marketing needs, etc. etc.

Really die cock standing.😬 

  On 8/15/2023 at 12:17 AM, Raychay said:

yes our minister & mp are working on it monitoring the situation......

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Correct for you. 👆

 

  On 8/15/2023 at 1:43 AM, Arogab said:

How much is enough leh?

Supposedly the cleaners are paid $5k for the job and then everything becomes damn expensive? Then how? 

Supposedly if all employees take the salary and pretend to be busy all the time. 

And....this is not suposedly, local bosses are paying people less and enjoying their maximum benefits. But there are people just willing to do it too. And to work with MNCs.....lots of competition too. Too many how and why.....

Too much here and there, only way out is to walk it out yourself and show your worth to the boss and get what your are worth lah

Lastly is to be happy and keep going

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I agree with your comment. Median income has been increasing year on year, but household expenses are also increasing (most of the time the rate of price hike is higher that average annual increment), so it does not help to ease the burden of average income earner just by giving them higher pay. It is a chicken and egg situation.