Ways to further bolster Singapore's workforce transformation

As Singapore recovers from the pandemic, there is urgency to hasten efforts to transform our workforce to drive socioeconomic growth. For this, a balanced approach is needed. On one hand, we need to help businesses and workforces in sectors that are still recovering from the pandemic to pivot and transform; on the other, we should enable those who are well-placed to boost their capabilities to seize emerging opportunities, particularly in sustainability and the green economy.

The workforce transformation measures announced in Budget 2022 are welcomed and we look forward to more clarity and certainty in the Committee of Supply debates around the following four key areas.

Supporting the green transition