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Singapore should adopt skills-based talent hiring and development

Skills-based approaches will promote hiring efficiency, improve the work environment and ease upskilling practices

    • A university degree does not automatically translate into the skills needed for ever-evolving jobs.
    • A university degree does not automatically translate into the skills needed for ever-evolving jobs. PHOTO: PIXABAY
    Published Sun, May 26, 2024 · 09:00 AM

    A GLOBAL move into the digital realm has sped up the growth of the technology-driven parts of Singapore’s economy.

    From simple activities such as online shopping and virtual business meetings to more complex artificial intelligence applications, the expansion of the tech sector has changed the workforce and created new jobs.

    A transformation of business models and technological infrastructures is not only necessary if companies are to cater to consumers’ demands, but also represents a significant opportunity for growth.

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