360-degree Feedback Appraisal System for Singapore-incorporated Companies

Debated in Parliament on 17 Aug 2015.

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Mrs Lina Chiam proposed making a 360-degree feedback appraisal system a statutory requirement for all Singapore-incorporated companies under the Employment Act, with results uploaded to the Jobs Bank for public scrutiny.
Lim Swee Say, representing the Ministry of Manpower, stated that while the Employment Act sets basic employment terms, the Ministry encourages companies to use such tools voluntarily but has no plans to mandate them.
He emphasized that the Government should not prescribe specific HR tools, as companies should choose what best fits their needs and circumstances.
Lim Swee Say highlighted that mandating public disclosure of feedback results would undermine confidentiality, which is essential for obtaining candid input.
The Ministry's position is that the 360-degree feedback system should remain a voluntary, company-driven initiative rather than a statutory requirement.

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Mrs Lina Chiam

Mrs Lina Chiam asked the Minister for Manpower (a) whether the Ministry will consider implementing a 360-degree feedback appraisal system as a statutory requirement under the Employment Act for all Singapore-incorporated companies; and (b) if so, whether the results can be uploaded onto the Jobs Bank for public scrutiny.

Lim Swee Say

The Employment Act stipulates basic terms and conditions of employment and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

We encourage companies to explore using tools, such as 360-degree feedback, to enhance their in-house human resource (HR) capabilities. However, we have no plans to mandate the use of any particular tool nor to require making their results public.

It is for companies to choose the HR tools most relevant to their needs and circumstances, not the Government. Moreover, confidentiality of the results of such tests and surveys is often key to soliciting candid feedback. Posting the results in the Jobs Bank runs counter to this.

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Mrs Lina Chiam proposed making a 360-degree feedback appraisal system a statutory requirement for all Singapore-incorporated companies under the Employment Act, with results uploaded to the Jobs Bank for public scrutiny.
Lim Swee Say, representing the Ministry of Manpower, stated that while the Employment Act sets basic employment terms, the Ministry encourages companies to use such tools voluntarily but has no plans to mandate them.
He emphasized that the Government should not prescribe specific HR tools, as companies should choose what best fits their needs and circumstances.
Lim Swee Say highlighted that mandating public disclosure of feedback results would undermine confidentiality, which is essential for obtaining candid input.
The Ministry's position is that the 360-degree feedback system should remain a voluntary, company-driven initiative rather than a statutory requirement.

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360-degree Feedback Appraisal System for Singapore-incorporated Companies

Debated in Parliament on 17 Aug 2015.

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Mrs Lina Chiam proposed making a 360-degree feedback appraisal system a statutory requirement for all Singapore-incorporated companies under the Employment Act, with results uploaded to the Jobs Bank for public scrutiny.
Lim Swee Say, representing the Ministry of Manpower, stated that while the Employment Act sets basic employment terms, the Ministry encourages companies to use such tools voluntarily but has no plans to mandate them.
He emphasized that the Government should not prescribe specific HR tools, as companies should choose what best fits their needs and circumstances.
Lim Swee Say highlighted that mandating public disclosure of feedback results would undermine confidentiality, which is essential for obtaining candid input.
The Ministry's position is that the 360-degree feedback system should remain a voluntary, company-driven initiative rather than a statutory requirement.

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Mrs Lina Chiam

Lim Swee Say

The Employment Act stipulates basic terms and conditions of employment and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees.

Page: 144

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Mrs Lina Chiam proposed making a 360-degree feedback appraisal system a statutory requirement for all Singapore-incorporated companies under the Employment Act, with results uploaded to the Jobs Bank for public scrutiny.
Lim Swee Say, representing the Ministry of Manpower, stated that while the Employment Act sets basic employment terms, the Ministry encourages companies to use such tools voluntarily but has no plans to mandate them.
He emphasized that the Government should not prescribe specific HR tools, as companies should choose what best fits their needs and circumstances.
Lim Swee Say highlighted that mandating public disclosure of feedback results would undermine confidentiality, which is essential for obtaining candid input.
The Ministry's position is that the 360-degree feedback system should remain a voluntary, company-driven initiative rather than a statutory requirement.

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