The numbers are in, and while progress is being made, discrimination in Singapore’s workplaces still exists.
The Ministry of Manpower’s Fair Employment Practices Report 2023 shows encouraging trends:
âś… Fewer employees and job seekers are facing discrimination
âś… More firms are implementing formal processes to manage fairness
âť— But employees still hesitate to speak up, and age and nationality discrimination remain common
At Kanry Search, we don’t just follow guidelines, we lead by example. As a PWM+ Certified and TAFEP Compliant recruitment agency, we champion merit-based hiring and inclusive workplace practices across all our placements.
📊 Key Takeaways from MOM’s Fair Employment Practices Report 2023
Discrimination is declining, but not gone
- Only 6.0% of employees experienced discrimination at work in 2023, down from 8.2% in 2022
- Job seeker discrimination also fell to 23.4%, from 42.7% in 2018
- Age discrimination remains the top concern, affecting 2.6% of employees and 18.1% of job seekers
More employers are implementing formal anti-discrimination processes
- 63.2% of employees now work in companies with formal procedures to manage discrimination, a big jump from 49.6% in 2018
- These procedures are proven to reduce discrimination, especially age and gender bias
Fear still stops employees from seeking help
- Only 29.3% of employees who faced discrimination reported it
- Most feared workplace tensions or career repercussions
đź’¬ The takeaway? Trust and transparency in the workplace are still lacking in many companies.
🛡️ Kanry Leads with Fairness, And We’re Certified to Prove It
At Kanry, fair hiring isn’t just a policy, it’s our promise.
âś… Progressive Wage Mark (PWM+) Certified
We actively support the upliftment of lower-wage workers through structured career pathways, competitive wages, and fair treatment, which are aligned with Singapore’s national wage strategy.
âś… TAFEP Compliant
We align all our recruitment practices with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices, ensuring that hiring is always based on skills, merit, and potential, not bias.
âś… Internal Safeguards in Place
We guide our clients on inclusive hiring, provide transparency in job descriptions, and assist with creating grievance handling channels to address potential workplace issues.
đź’Ľ What This Means for Employers
If you’re hiring through an agency, here’s why working with a PWM+ and TAFEP-compliant partner like Kanry matters:
• 📋 Zero-risk compliance with upcoming Workplace Fairness Legislation (WFL)
• 🧠Access to pre-screened talent, assessed only on merit and suitability
• 🔄 Support in building fair workplace policies, from recruitment to redeployment
• 👷 Workforce solutions that align with your ESG and corporate responsibility goals
In a landscape where businesses are being held to higher standards, Kanry helps you stay ahead of both regulatory requirements and social expectations.
👩‍💼 For Job Seekers: A Fairer Path Forward
With discrimination still a reality for many, especially mature workers and foreigners, job seekers deserve to be evaluated on what they can do, not who they are.
That’s exactly what we offer at Kanry:
• 🔍 Transparent job matching focused on skills and work ethic
• 🧩 Fair assessments and client briefings: no gatekeeping
• 💬 A safe space to discuss your challenges and strengths
When you apply through Kanry, you’re stepping into a bias-free recruitment process built to respect your individuality.
đź“© Final Word: Hire Fair. Hire Right. Hire with Kanry.
What makes Kanry different from other recruitment agencies?
Kanry is both PWM+ Certified and TAFEP Compliant, with internal safeguards that ensure fair hiring practices. We focus exclusively on skills, merit, and potential rather than demographic factors.
How does Kanry help employers comply with upcoming legislation?
We provide guidance on inclusive hiring practices, transparent job descriptions, and help establish grievance handling channels that align with Singapore’s Workplace Fairness Legislation requirements.
What can job seekers expect when working with Kanry?
A bias-free recruitment process that evaluates you based on your abilities, not who you are. We offer transparent job matching, fair assessments, and a safe space to discuss your career goals.
📞 Let’s connect and build a more inclusive workforce, together.
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