Singapore manpower
Only 15% of workers in Singapore feel their jobs are safe amid AI-driven anxieties: survey
This falls below the Asia-Pacific average of 18%
Undergrads to get hands-on AI finance training; sector to offer over 1,000 internships, traineeships
Young Talent Programme for AI in Finance is part of a broader push by MAS and IBF to expand talent pathways
‘Career bridges’, earlier retrenchment support among ESR’s final proposals for workers facing disruption
The committee calls for creating ‘meaningful and sustainable careers’ by ensuring technology augments rather than replaces workers
Singapore’s AI transition need not pit workers against businesses, says Tan See Leng
MPs call for AI adoption to be linked to job redesign and worker outcomes; government vows no worker will be left behind
Companies that replace workers with AI risk losing competitive edge, relying on vendors: Jasmin Lau
Investing in employees, such as by training them, facilitating their access to frontier AI tools are in firms’ long-term interest, she notes
AI transition must safeguard and empower workers, support firms: Ng Chee Meng
AI can raise productivity, unlock new possibilities and strengthen country’s competitiveness if used well, says labour chief
New Skills and Workforce Development Agency to be established in Q3 to support workers across life stages
It will also help employers navigate workforce transformation and strengthen the jobs and training ecosystem
May Day Rally: Singapore must ‘ready ourselves to succeed’ amid AI disruption, says PM Wong
Not every job can be saved, but new and better ones can be created, he adds
May Day Rally: NTUC to commit S$37 million in 2026 to help workers with everyday needs
The amount will go to funds for childcare and eldercare support, among others, says labour chief Ng Chee Meng
Tripartite partners pledge to guide workers, firms through AI’s challenges, opportunities
The 3 partners also announce formation of Tripartite Jobs Council to support workers and enterprises in an AI-driven economy
