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A branch responsible for performance management, employee engagement and related people initiatives.
A period of tightened COVID-19 restrictions introduced during Singapore's Phase 2 reopening.
A direct connection or service linking two specific endpoints without intermediate distribution to other parties.
A two-year development initiative for procurement professionals in the Singapore public sector.
A statutory board that promotes community participation and social cohesion through grassroots networks and programmes.
A role providing scheduling, correspondence, coordination and administrative support to an individual.
A cloud-service model providing a managed platform for developing, deploying and operating applications without managing underlying servers.
A bicycle with an auxiliary electric motor that is regulated under Singapore's active-mobility rules.
A card carried by a patient to alert healthcare providers to an important medical condition, medicine-related risk or treatment requirement.
A government system for public officers to submit and process pay and claims.
A programme supporting collaborations between companies to develop capabilities and transform supply chains.
A primary-school programme using sports, outdoor education, performing arts and other experiences to build confidence, social skills and enjoyment of learning.
The group of school subjects covering physical education, visual art and music.
A rebate available when an eligible vehicle is deregistered within the prescribed age limit.
Singapore's national legislature, which makes laws, approves public spending and scrutinises the Government.
A political office-holder who supports a ministry's parliamentary and policy work.
Designated environments or locations used to pilot and trial new technologies, services or operating approaches.
An individual variable payment linked to performance under the applicable public-service compensation framework.
A board that reviews or decides personnel matters such as appointments, promotions, postings or discipline.
The Efficiency Medal, awarded for exceptional efficiency, devotion to duty or work of special significance.
A dormitory specifically designed and regulated to house migrant workers.
The systematic examination of a blast scene to determine the device, cause, sequence and supporting evidence.
The Public Service Medal, awarded for commendable public service or achievement in fields benefiting the community.
The Long Service Medal, recognising long and irreproachable public service.
Factory-made bathroom modules delivered to a building site substantially complete for installation.
Singapore's principal criminal statute defining many offences and their punishments.
A standing contract for recurring goods or services over a defined period, allowing orders to be placed as needs arise.
A general-purpose computer designed for use by an individual.
A key factor that should materially influence a recommendation, decision or course of action.
The main factors, constraints and policy judgements that frame the analysis and recommendation in a paper or brief.
Organisational centres responsible for defined capability, system or programme portfolios.
A Singapore-Malaysia COVID-era travel arrangement that allowed eligible work-pass holders to work in the other country and periodically return home for short-term leave.
An agreement setting the terms, responsibilities, contributions and governance for organisations collaborating on a project.
A bulk tender for personal computers, used to aggregate demand and establish common purchasing arrangements.
A former school-based police youth organisation and the historical predecessor of the National Police Cadet Corps.
A presidential commendation recognising exceptional organisational or collective contributions during the COVID-19 response.
A centre providing psychological assessment, counselling and mental-health support.
A form used to clarify a position's purpose, responsibilities, grade, reporting line or manpower requirements.
A procurement arrangement that appoints a panel of pre-evaluated suppliers from which agencies can procure covered services more efficiently.
Household means-testing measure based on gross monthly household income divided by the number of family members living together.
The former Civil Service leave provision for officers to care for their parents, before it was broadened to Family Care Leave from 1 January 2025.
A panel of military officers convened to determine a case or sentence in a court martial.
A network of general-practice clinics that shares resources and coordinates chronic-disease care.