The recruitment of right talent is a critical success factor in a highly competitive business environment. This is especially true for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Singapore. SMEs can offer many interesting and challenging career opportunities for Professionals, Managers, Executives and Technicians (PMETs), a fact that is often not known to some job seekers.

About P-Max @ SMFP-Max @ SMF is a place-and-train programme administered by Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) and supported by Workforce Singapore (WSG), to assist SMEs to better recruit, train, manage and retain their newly-hired PMETs. It will help newly-hired PMETs to better acclimatise to the new SME work environment and encourage better PMET retention in SMEs. P-Max @ SMF will also enable SMEs to establish better communication channels between supervisors and staff, and to adopt progressive Human Resource (HR) practices for their newly hired PMETs.

Job Matching of suitable PMETs into hiring SMEs

Training Workshops for SMEs & PMETs

Post-Training Progress Review follow up

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Standard Programme For Hiring SMEs

Either1. PMETs are hired directly by

SMEs or2. PMETs are job-matched

and placed into hiring SMEs through the Programme

Programme Concept

SMEs and newly-hired PMETs

SMEs to retain PMETs and complete 6-month follow-up with SMF

SMEs are also encouraged to adopt progressive HR practices within their SMEs

SMEs receive Assistance Grant of $5,000 upon completion

Hiring SMEs

JobSeekingPMETs

Complete Respective Workshop for SMEs & PMETs

P-Max for non-hiring SMEs is available for SMEs with no immediate hiring needs to also benefit from the P-Max workshop.These SMEs will not be eligible for the $5,000 assistance grant under P-Max.

SingaporeCitizens

PermanentResidents

For Older Workers Hired by SMEs

Either1. PMETs are hired directly by

SMEs or2. PMETs are job-matched and

placed into hiring SMEs through the Programme

SMEs and newly-hired PMETs

SMEs to retain PMETs and complete 6-month follow-up with SMF

SMEs are also encouraged to adopt progressive HR practices within their SMEs

SMEs receive Assistance Grant of $10,000 upon completion

Hiring SMEs

JobSeekingPMETs

Complete Respective Workshop for SMEs & PMETs+ Age Management Workshop (for SMEs)

SingaporeCitizensaged 50 years & above

(or Assistance Grant of $5,000 if the SME had already embarked previously in the P-MAX Standard Programme)

Programme BenefitsUnder P-Max @ SMF, participating SMEs that have newly hired PMETs will benefit in the following ways:1. Job-seeking PMETs will be matched into suitable positions in SMEs

2. PMETs and SMEs supervisors who oversee newly-hired PMETs will attend respective PMET & SME workshops (Up to 90% course fee subsidised by WSG)

3. Post-training support by SMF to SME supervisors and their newly-trained PMET personnel for a period of six months, and

4. Upon completion of both workshops, SMF will follow-up with the newly-trained PMET personnel and the SME supervisor for a period of six months. SMEs who successfully complete the six-month follow-up and retain their newly-hired PMET employee, will be eligible for either a one-off S$5,000 or $10,000 Assistance Grant.

Programme EligibilityFOR INDIVIDUALS FOR COMPANIES

i. Be a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident who is keen to pursue a full-time career in a SME; and

ii. Possess educational qualifications that are Diploma or higher, or employed/have prior work experience in a PMET position; and

iii. Have graduated or completed National Service for a minimum period of 12 months (if applicable)

iv. For P-Max older worker, individual must be a Singapore Citizen aged 50 years & above

i. Registered and incorporated in Singapore

ii. Minimum 30% local shareholding by Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents

iii. Have an annual sales turnover (at group level) of not more than S$100 million or employment size (at group level) not exceeding 200 employees

iv. Have PMET Job vacancies which offer a gross monthly salary of at least S$2,500, or has hired a PMET within the last three months offering a gross monthly salary of at least S$2,500

The workshops will equip both SME and PMET participants with basic HR knowledge and tools. Workshop topics include:

For SME Workshop1. Acclimatising newly hired PMETs in SMEs2. Vision, Mission, Core Values & Goal Setting in SMEs3. Performance Management4. Leadership & Coaching

90% of Course Fee Funding*

90% of Course Fee Funding*

90% of Course Fee Funding*1-Day Age Management WorkshopSME Workshop Course Fee S$500.00Less: 90% Funding by WSG S$450.00Subsidised Course Fee per SME participant S$50.00Add: GST 7% of subsidised course fee S$3.50Payable Fee per SME participant S$53.50

*Terms and conditions apply.

Post-Training SupportUpon completion of SME & PMET workshops, SMF will provide six months of post-training support to both SMEs & PMETs. The support includes calls and visits, to evaluate progress and feedback discussion, and ensuring the alignment of company’s planned goals and development.

Upon completion of the six-month progress review sessions, a one-time Assistance Grant of S$5,000 will be disbursed to the SME after submission of the P-Max Report.

Workshop Structure

1-Day SME WorkshopSME Workshop Course Fee S$500.00Less: 90% Funding by WSG S$450.00Subsidised Course Fee per SME participant S$50.00Add: GST 7% of subsidised course fee S$3.50Payable Fee per SME participant S$53.50

*Terms and conditions apply.

For PMET Workshop1. Introducing PMETs to working in SMEs2. Personal Effectiveness of Working in a SME3. Managing Workplace Relationship in SME4. Goal Setting5. Performance Management

2-Day PMET WorkshopPMETs Workshop Course Fee S$1,400.00

Less: 90% Funding by WSG S$1,260.00

Subsidised Course Fee per PMET participant S$140.00

Add: GST 7% of subsidised course fee S$9.80

Payable Fee per PMETs participant S$149.80

For SME with P-MAX Older Worker• Acquire, review and communicate Fair Employment Practices.

• Conduct performance appraisal and manage the performance of older workers.

• Effectively manage a multi-generational workforce via job redesign and flexible work arrangements for older workers.

• Strategise the retention of skills and knowledge of older workers and the best job arrangement for them.

For Non-Hiring SMEs

SMEs with no immediate hiring needs can also benefit from the P-Max Workshop.

By attending the 1-Day SME workshop, SMEs can be equipped to:

• Build up their HR capability and adopt progressive HR practices in the company.

• Better communicate and manage the performance of existing PMETs.

• Facilitate more SME staff to better communicate and engage their supervisors on setting goals, KPIs review and deliverables.

Non-hiring SMEs will not be eligible for the $5,000 or $10,000 assistance grant under P-Max.

The workshop will equip SME participants with basic HR knowledge and tools. Workshop topics include:

1. Goals / KPI Setting2. Performance Management3. Review and Feedback4. Learning and Develpment Plan5. HR Matters

TO APPLY:SMEs or PMETs who require more information

on P-Max@SMF can contact:

Singapore Manufacturing FederationTel: 6826 3051 / 6826 3076

Email: p-max@smfederation.org.sg Website: pmaxsingapore.com

Programme Manager:

In collaboration:

Workshop Structure

90% of Course Fee Funding*1-Day SME WorkshopSME Workshop Course Fee S$500.00Less: 90% Funding by WSG S$450.00Subsidised Course Fee per SME participant S$50.00Add: GST 7% of subsidised course fee S$3.50Payable Fee per SME participant S$53.50

*Terms and conditions apply.