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The nine recommendations, proposed by SBF, fall under a three-pronged approach: talent, teamwork, and rules. In one recommendation, ideas were proposed for businesses to enhance the value proposition of such jobs in order to become a top choice for locals.
In a series of questions addressed on the topic, Minister Dr Tan See Leng urged employers to utilise support and press on with efforts to become more manpower-lean, while tapping on available sources of local workers.
The company will also be rolling out courses in areas such as Industry 4.0 – technology & foundation, additive manufacturing, digital twin, automation & advanced manufacturing, and IoT/cloud computing, as a SkillsFuture Queen Bee.
The system is not designed to make it more difficult for businesses to hire EP holders, Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng and Senior Minister of State Koh Poh Koon have affirmed.
As detailed by Manpower Minister Dr Tan See Leng, the priorities include strengthening support for locals and enhancing retirement adequacy, among others.