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In Singapore, the Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is more than just a policy—it’s a nationwide push to uplift workers through structured career progression, skills upgrading, and productivity growth. If you’re in sectors like cleaning, security, landscape, retail, or food services, PWM compliance is mandatory—and non-compliance can affect your eligibility for government contracts and work pass renewals.
But keeping up with wage ladders, training requirements, and annual increments can be an administrative nightmare. That’s where OpensoftHR’s HRMS software steps in.
???? A Quick Overview: What Is PWM?
The Progressive Wage Model, introduced by NTUC and enforced by MOM, ensures workers in specified sectors receive:
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Minimum baseline salaries (based on job roles and skill levels)
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Structured wage increases over time
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Mandatory skills training
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Career progression pathways
As of recent updates, PWM now also applies to administrative and drivers roles across all sectors.
⚠️ The Compliance Challenges
For HR and payroll teams, PWM means managing:
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Sector-specific minimum wage tables
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Yearly increment schedules
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SSG-approved training tracking
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Accurate reporting for audits and licensing renewals
When managed manually or across Excel files, this opens the door to errors and non-compliance risks.
✅ How OpensoftHR Makes PWM Compliance Easier
Here’s how our HRMS software helps companies stay compliant—and ahead:
1. Automated Wage Benchmarking
Our payroll engine is preconfigured with sector-specific PWM wage floors, so you’re instantly alerted if an employee’s pay falls short.
2. Role-Based Salary Mapping
Easily define roles (e.g. Cleaner Level 1, Security Supervisor) and link them to PWM guidelines. Our system ensures each employee’s salary meets the mandatory levels.
3. Annual Increment Tracking
Set auto-reminders for annual wage revisions. Update in bulk or individually based on PWM progression paths.
4. Training Management
Track training status and course completion for PWM-required upskilling—all in one dashboard.
5. Audit-Ready Reports
Generate clean, organized reports for MOM audits or work pass renewals with one click.
???? Real Use Case: From Manual Chaos to Compliance Confidence
One of our clients in the cleaning sector struggled with PWM audits due to inconsistent payroll records and missing training logs. After implementing OpensoftHR:
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They synced their PWM pay structure to our system
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Got alerts on overdue wage increases
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And passed their next MOM audit with zero remarks
???? Stay Competitive—Not Just Compliant
Beyond compliance, PWM is an opportunity to strengthen your employer brand. With OpensoftHR, you don’t just meet the minimum—you unlock:
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Stronger HR governance
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Greater transparency for workers
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Smoother onboarding of new hires into PWM roles
???? Want to See How It Works?
Book a Demo to learn how OpensoftHR supports PWM compliance and find out more about the various HR functions we offer to cater to your Payroll and HRMS needs.
