Event details

Introduction

Organisations in Singapore are facing growing workforce pressures as manpower constraints, tighter work pass policies, and shifting employee expectations reshape the employment landscape. Lean teams and outdated job structures can expose businesses to operational inefficiencies, workplace tensions, and increased risk of disputes—especially when HR practices no longer align with current regulatory and workforce realities.

This seminar brings together insights from TAFEP, e2i, and RSM Singapore to help HR professionals and business leaders move beyond reactive hiring and compliance-driven responses. The session will focus on proactive workforce optimisation, fair employment practices, and practical strategies to strengthen organisational resilience in a constrained labour market.

Participants will gain a clearer understanding of emerging statutory requirements, how workplace friction escalates into grievances, and how thoughtful job redesign and fair people management can protect both business continuity and employer reputation.

You will gain insights into:

  • Workforce and operational risks arising from manpower constraints and legacy HR practices
  • How workplace tensions develop, and how they can escalate into disputes if left unmanaged
  • New statutory requirements and expectations around fair employment practices
  • Managing grievance and misconduct risks through consistent and defensible decision-making
  • Redesigning roles to tap into the silver workforce and mid-career talent
  • Building a future-ready workforce by accessing diverse talent at sustainable costs

By the end of the session, participants will walk away with actionable strategies to strengthen HR governance, improve workforce agility, and prepare confidently for the implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act in 2026.

Who should attend?    

  • HR Directors, Managers, and Business Partners seeking to manage workforce risks, strengthen fair employment practices, and navigate manpower constraints effectively
  • Business Owners and Senior Leaders preparing for the implementation of the Workplace Fairness Act (WFA) in 2026 and looking to mitigate operational and reputational risks
  • HR, Talent Acquisition, and Workforce Planning Professionals aiming to redesign roles, optimise manpower, and align hiring strategies with evolving regulatory and workforce expectations

Speakers:  

  • Philander Santhanaraj: Philander is the Head Corporate Trainer for PayrollServe, bringing deep expertise in HR legislation and payroll compliance. He has extensive experience training HR professionals and enterprises on Employment Act coverage, CPF obligations, and IRAS reporting frameworks. He also leads RSM Stone Forest’s PayrollServe and Learning & Development team.   
  • Jessie Wong: Jessie is a Senior Manager at the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP) and brings extensive experience in advancing fair and progressive employment practices in Singapore. She works closely with employers to strengthen workplace fairness, manage grievance risks, and prepare for upcoming statutory requirements under the Workplace Fairness Act. Her expertise makes her a trusted advisor to organisations building sustainable and compliant workplaces.
  • Jacklyn Lim:: Jacklyn is a senior representative from e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) with expertise in workforce transformation and job redesign. She supports organisations in tapping into the silver workforce and mid-career talent, enabling businesses to build agile, future-ready teams while managing manpower constraints and costs.
  • David Lim:: David is a senior professional at RSM Singapore, specialising in employment advisory and workplace investigations. He advises organisations on handling employee misconduct fairly and consistently, documenting evidence appropriately, and making defensible decisions that reduce dispute risk and protect corporate reputation.