Glossary entries beginning with E

A survey used by public agencies to understand officers’ engagement and workplace experience.

A digital function that lets employees view or update their own HR, payroll, leave or personal information.

The standard time used by several countries in eastern Europe and nearby regions, at UTC+2.

A maritime zone in which a coastal state has special rights over natural resources and economic activities.

AIC's online service for applying for disability and caregiving financial-assistance schemes.

Singapore legislation regulating the employment of foreign workers, work passes and employers' related obligations.

Government-backed financing schemes that share lending risk with participating financial institutions.

An intergovernmental organisation of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland that promotes free trade and economic integration.

A plan setting out programmes and priorities for developing electronic government services and capabilities.

SingHealth general-hospital development for eastern Singapore, with virtual services beginning before the physical campus opens.

A committee providing policy direction and governance for electronic-government initiatives.

The standard-time designation associated with eastern Greenland, at UTC-1.

A means-tested housing grant for eligible first-timer households buying an HDB flat.

A temporary SAF task force that converted vacant camps into housing for essential migrant workers during COVID-19.

A grant supporting eligible electric-heavy-vehicle charger installations at commercial premises.

Support provided early to address developmental, learning, behavioural or social needs before they become more serious.

An integrated enterprise system for organising, governing and using information across business functions.

An HDB policy using ethnic limits to maintain a balanced mix of residents in public-housing blocks and neighbourhoods.

An early-intervention programme providing therapy and educational support to young children with developmental needs.

A report containing employee details used for workforce administration, reporting or decision-making.

A tax scheme providing enhanced deductions or cash payouts for qualifying innovation activities.

A branch supporting employee IT accounts, devices, access or related workplace technology needs.

A provider of economic, political and industry analysis, forecasts and country-risk research.

The government department responsible for planning and administering Singapore's presidential and parliamentary elections.

An electronic system supporting licensing-related medical records, submissions and administrative workflows.

Singapore's energy regulator, overseeing electricity and gas markets, system reliability and energy security.

A means-tested Edusave award for eligible students who achieve good academic performance and conduct.

An electronically controlled cabinet for securely storing, tracking or dispensing medical supplies or medication.

A scheme preparing participants for employment through training, work-readiness support and related services.

Pre-hospital medical response services that assess, stabilise and transport people during medical emergencies.

A trade union representing employees of ExxonMobil Singapore, supporting them in workplace matters and advancing their collective interests.

The government agency supporting enterprise development, innovation and internationalisation.

A deadline or reference point meaning the end of the relevant working day.

An invitation for interested firms to indicate interest and provide information, often for market sounding, pre-qualification or an early procurement stage.

The point at which a product, system or service is retired and no longer supported or used.

Email shorthand placed in the subject line to indicate that it contains the complete message and the recipient need not open the email body.

The government budget category covering spending on public officers and other manpower costs.

Mandatory orientation programme for certain first-time employers of migrant domestic workers.

Application asking ACRA for additional time to hold an annual general meeting or file an annual return, where applicable.

Planning, training and arrangements intended to ensure people and organisations can respond effectively to emergencies.

A work pass for foreign professionals who meet salary, qualification and, where applicable, COMPASS requirements.

A committee coordinating policy, governance or implementation for electronic payments.

Category of Singapore private company meeting the statutory conditions for exempt private-company status.

A national early-intervention service providing assessment and treatment for people experiencing first-episode psychosis.

An emergency appliance combining pumping capability with an extendable ladder and electrically powered systems.

A centralised security-management platform used to configure, deploy and monitor endpoint-protection policies.

MOM's former online service for employers and employment agents to manage Employment Pass and related work-pass transactions.