The_King Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 SINGAPORE — Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre said on Thursday (Aug 27) it is laying off 85 employees, citing the severe impact of Covid-19 on the Mice (meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions) industry. The retrenched workers — who made up almost half of the company’s headcount — comprise 60 locals and 25 foreigners, in positions including sales, operations and support functions such as finance and human resources. Following the retrenchment, Suntec Singapore said its staff strength will be cut to 89 locals and four foreigners. It added that "due care" has been taken to ensure its remaining staff consists of people across the various age groups. Noting that Mice events have been suspended since April, the company said it has been working with the Building Construction And Timber Industries Employees' Union (Batu) from early February on cost control measures. These include eliminating non-essential spending, hiring freezes, redeployment of staff, implementing shorter work weeks and the management taking up to 40 per cent in pay cuts. Still, uncertainty on when the situation could improve forced its hand, the company said. Mr Arun Madhok, Chief Executive Officer of Suntec Singapore, said: "This decision has not been taken lightly and does not in any way reflect the performance of any staff. “Every individual in our team has contributed to the success of our company for many years and I am truly sorry to have to ask many of our wonderful and talented people to look for alternative employment." The company said affected and eligible employees will be receiving a month's salary for every year of service as severance payment, in accordance with the collective agreement signed with the union. Eligible staff will also be paid their pro-rated Annual Wage Supplement for the year and be allowed to encash their remaining annual leave entitlements. All affected staff will also be allowed to use their entire notice period to attend job fairs, interviews and training, Suntec Singapore added. Local staff will receive assistance from the National Trades Union Congress' Job Security Council, to be matched to job openings based on their skills and experience. Batu executive secretary Zainal Sapari said that for the past few months, the union has been working “very closely with Suntec Singapore to explore ways to help the business whilst protecting jobs”. He added that the company has consulted the union closely over the retrenchments. “Batu and the Labour Movement stand ready to assist affected workers as best as we can,” he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Many of my close friends affected. Some with young babies. Gutted for them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camper Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Ceo is another ceca. Source: google 😡 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 6 hours ago, Camper said: Ceo is another ceca. Source: google 😡 He is a big PAP plp guy from what I heard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Suntec still owned by chc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, XianGe said: Suntec still owned by chc? Not 100% but yes they have some share Edited August 28, 2020 by ManOfTheHour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 8 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: Many of my close friends affected. Some with young babies. Gutted for them hope they can find job soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, XianGe said: Suntec still owned by chc? 16 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: Not 100% but yes they have some share the group of hk bizmen who started the project in 1985 must be glad to have pared down their stakes over the past 10 yrs. not sure if any of them still have any stakes in the reit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: He is a big PAP plp guy from what I heard 99% of the FT are. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camper Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, ManOfTheHour said: He is a big PAP plp guy from what I heard All ceca are big pap plp and duakang 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camper Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 26 minutes ago, The_King said: 99% of the FT are. No la not all. I know of FTs that are WP supporters. They mostly live here long enough and are angry too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XianGe Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 51 minutes ago, socrates469bc said: the group of hk bizmen who started the project in 1985 must be glad to have pared down their stakes over the past 10 yrs. not sure if any of them still have any stakes in the reit. Suntec retail shops quiet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, The_King said: hope they can find job soon Right now some in shock. lol. Just spoke to one 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Camper said: All ceca are big pap plp and duakang Yah. I cant wait for PAP to screw them. But Singapore will snow first before that happens Edited August 28, 2020 by ManOfTheHour 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 17 minutes ago, XianGe said: Suntec retail shops quiet... diff management though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 23 minutes ago, XianGe said: Suntec retail shops quiet... 7 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: diff management though if not for the office workers, that place will be dead during the weekdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODACHEK Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 50 minutes ago, XianGe said: Suntec retail shops quiet... Oredi quiet before Covid19... TVB for life... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 40 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: Right now some in shock. lol. Just spoke to one try to ask some to talk to someone if need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homelander Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, ManOfTheHour said: Right now some in shock. lol. Just spoke to one Hope your frens got good package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZyringChu Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 whao this kind of stun. next election will they lose more seats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socrates469bc Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 46 minutes ago, ODACHEK said: Oredi quiet before Covid19... now even worse. the atas restaurants at basement all empty and most likely will close shop soon. no more sakti bankers bring their clients to jiak there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 35 minutes ago, socrates469bc said: now even worse. the atas restaurants at basement all empty and most likely will close shop soon. no more sakti bankers bring their clients to jiak there now. What basement? I thought below it museum. Cause can see but expensive and not much content 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Homelander said: Hope your frens got good package Still doesnt beat having an actual job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManOfTheHour Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 1 hour ago, ZyringChu said: whao this kind of stun. next election will they lose more seats? Maybe drop to 54% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_King Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 8 minutes ago, ManOfTheHour said: Still doesnt beat having an actual job chiu words for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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