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Best Software to Manage 24-Hour Work Shifts

  HR leaders and operations managers know that scheduling around-the-clock shifts isn’t merely about filling in a calendar — it also involves balancing staffing needs and legal compliance while making sure that operations run smoothly and that the staff is not overworked. Challenges like rotating shifts and overlapping hours can complicate things quickly. Manual scheduling tools often create more problems than they solve — they trigger conflicts and cause staffing gaps. Aside from slowing things down, these also hurt team morale and contribute to absenteeism or turnover , especially if workers feel the system is unfair or inconsistent. That’s why more businesses are moving toward an automated shift scheduler like Adaptive Pay. What shift scheduling software can do With a shift scheduler , HR teams can automate and simplify the process of managing work shifts, making it especially helpful in industries that operate 24/7. Using these tools makes it easier to ensure full shi...

5 Tips to Improve HR Productivity

One of the common challenges HR teams face in Singapore is maintaining productivity, especially when routine tasks like payroll, leave and claims management rely on outdated manual processes. These inefficiencies slow things down and can also lead to costly mistakes. That’s why more human resources departments are turning to cloud payroll software in Singapore. These solutions automate routine tasks and centralise data to streamline HR workflows and improve overall efficiency. In this blog, we’ll break down how HR technology — particularly integrated systems like HRMS with built-in payroll — can make your HR department much more productive. 1. Automate routine tasks Aside from being time-consuming and inefficient, manually managing routine HR tasks also increases the risk of errors, which may lead to even bigger problems like compliance issues and employee dissatisfaction. Cloud payroll software in Singapore automates key calculations using data from areas like claims and atten...

An Overview of Singapore’s Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) Guidelines

  Did you know that 80% of workers globally want to work at home or remotely at least 3 times a week? To cater to this trend, the TG-FWAR has established guidelines on (1) how employees should request and (2) how employers should manage FWA. Singapore-registered companies with at least 30% local ownership can also apply for the PSG to fund FWA tools — such as remote collaboration software, video conferencing platforms, and project management tools — as long as those tools are used within Singapore. If you haven’t adopted flexible work arrangements yet, now is a good time to do so. Here at Adaptive Pay, we offer an all-in-one cloud HRMS in Singapore to support your transition to a flexible work setup. Our platform is meticulously updated and managed to help you fulfil local labour laws such as the Employment Act and tripartite guidelines. Read on as we share an overview of these guidelines and how our HRMS solution can help your organisation comply. Understanding flexible w...

Demystifying Work Permit Requirements in Singapore's Process Sector: A Comprehensive Guide

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  Compliance regulations in the process sector require specific steps beyond just completing safety courses and adhering to quotas. There are additional specific steps your business must take to ensure that you are hiring legally. An HRMS Singapore solution streamlines new hire onboarding and tracks payroll, attendance, rostering, and leave management to eliminate the guesswork.   Adaptive Pay can help you navigate these complexities.   Our HRMS solution in Singapore will streamline your workflows and productivity by automating crucial HR processes, including tax filings and payroll processing. With our platform, you can focus on other important matters, such as fulfilling the work permit requirements to hire qualified migrant workers.   This blog explores the work permit requirements in Singapore's process sector, specifically focusing on Process Construction and Maintenance (PCM) services. In addition to the general guidelines, there are specific regulat...

Plan Your Year: A Guide to 2024 Public Holidays in Singapore

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  Holidays in Singapore are opportunities for employees and employers to rest, enjoy leisure, spend time with family, and/or fulfil religious or cultural obligations. All workers have 11 paid public holidays every year per the Employment Act. However, if you want your employees to work on a public holiday, you can either grant them off in lieu or pay their salary for that extra day. Calculating their salary will be easier with Adaptive Pay as your HRMS software. Our platform has powerful and reliable attendance, rostering, and leave management solutions to simplify these aspects with automation and cloud-based access. What are Singapore’s public holidays in 2024? As an employer, you need to be aware of these official days off to effectively plan staff schedules and avoid disruptions to work continuity. Here’s a list of public holidays to take note of in 2024:   ·      New Year’s Day - January 1 (Monday) ·      Chinese New Year – Februar...