The way forward for SMBs to acquire, retain talent in digital age

THERE is an adage in business that people leave managers, not companies. Attracting and retaining good talent will remain a perennial issue for local businesses, big and small.

As the leader of a growing enterprise, my HR (human resources) leaders and I also face these same challenges, though I believe we have tools that can turn this into an opportunity.

Recently, the national manpower plan for the HR industry was launched to strengthen the HR profession and better support business transformation. Systematic HR management will be vital to managing talent and helping local businesses adapt to Singapore's transformation to a manpower-lean economy.