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But some employers told CNA that as managing remote teams becomes more common, they may rethink hiring local staff and look overseas for recruitment, particularly given the difference in costs.
Asked to respond to these concerns, Ms Gan said that the competitiveness of Singapore’s workforce was key. Local workers must have in-demand skills and be able to meet business productivity needs.
Another area in which they must remain competitive is their work ethic or “the softer things, like being reliable, trusted”, which are attributes of the local workforce that businesses appreciate, she said.
“These are the … positive things that we have to continue to sharpen for our Singaporeans to remain competitive and to be in demand,” she said.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...es-hire-local-workers-4-day-work-week-4285546
Asked to respond to these concerns, Ms Gan said that the competitiveness of Singapore’s workforce was key. Local workers must have in-demand skills and be able to meet business productivity needs.
Another area in which they must remain competitive is their work ethic or “the softer things, like being reliable, trusted”, which are attributes of the local workforce that businesses appreciate, she said.
“These are the … positive things that we have to continue to sharpen for our Singaporeans to remain competitive and to be in demand,” she said.
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...es-hire-local-workers-4-day-work-week-4285546