Retail Sales Index May 2021

Retail sales increased 79.7% in May 2021 on a year-on-year basis, compared to the 54.0% increase recorded in April 2021. The large year-on-year growth in May 2021 was attributed to the low base in May 2020 when the Circuit Breaker measures were put in place to contain the COVID-19 outbreak, and physical stores were closed for the whole month. Retail sales, however, continued to be below pre-COVID levels. Excluding motor vehicles, retail sales rose 61.6% in May 2021, compared to the 39.2% growth in April 2021. On a seasonally adjusted basis, retail sales fell 6.8% in May 2021 over the previous month. Excluding motor vehicles, seasonally adjusted retail sales declined 5.2% compared to April 2021.

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Job Redesign Workshop and Clinic Session (Aug & Sept Intake)

This half-day workshop provides participants with a high lead overview of job redesign methodology and process, giving them a deeper understanding of what Job Redesign is, and the investment required to reap its benefits. Participants will also be equipped with a job Redesign template to help them kick-start job redesign at the workplace.

16 Sep 2021 - 23 Sep 2021

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12 Jul 2021 - 20 Jul 2021

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NEWS AND UPDATES

[Covid 19 update]- Support package for Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)

In view of the tightened Safe Management Measures from 22 July 2021 through 18 August 2021 (inclusive), the Government has released a support package to cushion the impact on workers and businesses. Please find the full details of the package here. Enhanced Jobs Support Scheme (JSS) for Affected Sectors From 22 July to 18 August 2021:… View Article

[COVID-19] SMMs for F&B and Retail & Lifestyle-related Services for P2HA

As a follow-up to yesterday’s announcement, we have updated the Safe Management Measures for F&B and Retail/ Lifestyle-related Services as we return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). Please note (From 22 July through 18 August 2021): F&B Dining-in is not allowed. F&B establishments can only open for takeaway and/or delivery All events and promotions that… View Article

Going Back to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert) – SRA Appeals for Support

The Retail industry has suffered tremendously in the past 16 months with sales plummeting to record lows – with sales down between 50% to 80% with each round of tightened restrictions. The ongoing pandemic and constant calls to stay home have eroded consumers confidence and gravely limited shopper traffic and sales, and yet retailers continue… View Article

[COVID-19] Return to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert)

With the growing clusters, the Government is further tightening community safe management measures by going back to Phase 2 (Heightened Alert). This will take effect from 22 July through 18 August 2021. Attached is the table of community SMMs. Key updates to take note: Permissible group sizes for social gathering is now reduced to a maximum of… View Article

[COVID-19] Updated Advisory on Safe Management Measures for F&B

As a follow-up to Friday’s announcement, attached is the updated advisory on Safe Management Measures for F&B. Key things to note Dine-in groups dialled back to 2 persons per group As an option, F&B establishments can offer dining for up to 5 persons if they are able to set in place the necessary systems and conduct… View Article

[COVID-19] Tightening of Selected Safe Management Measures in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from 19 July 2021

As announced at MTF, we need to act quickly to contain the spread of the virus in our community. There will be a tightening of selected Safe Management Measures in Phase 3 (Heightened Alert) from 19 July to 8 August 2021. Details in attached Annex A. In particular, enterprises should take note of the following: Work-from-home… View Article