My FT proposal being heard at a high level now

[besotted]

Many SMEs face the problem of not having enough suitable workers and locals too fussy to want the job, e.g. healthcare (nurses, chambermaids, etc), marine and construction, plate washer and cleaner, etc

I have proposed thru the association that if the employer can prove that locals do not want to job after three months, the dependency ratio be widened at a progressive rate. The levy will also be applied at a progressive rate, lower for the first X per cent ratio, gruadually higher and higher

Tomorrow evbening I will present my case in detail.

We need to boost the economy, we cannot allow soft people unwilling to work hard to destroy it. Small businesses have enough problems of high rent, difficulty in securing financing and sometimes also in payment collection

Please lets do the right thing

 

[bryanlim1972]

We need to boost the economy, we cannot allow soft people unwilling to work hard to destroy it. Small businesses have enough problems of high rent, difficulty in securing financing and sometimes also in payment collection

Please lets do the right thing

instead of blaming "choosy" workers (which is a MYTH; pay them the right pay and they'll do the job. there's no shortage of bankers and lawyers in Sg right? despite the horrendous hours), why not address the problem of high rent?

collectively, all the GLCs and TLCs and their REITS will be the single largest landlord in Singapore. They can act to lower rents, but they won't.

the problem with high business costs is NOT choosy workers but arbitrarily high rents caused by the TLC/GLC REITS

 

[myfoot123]

Many SMEs face the problem of not having enough suitable workers and locals too fussy to want the job, e.g. healthcare (nurses, chambermaids, etc), marine and construction, plate washer and cleaner, etc

It is like putting two peanuts on a plate and trying to lure a tiger. As long as employer be realistic and reasonable, there is no lack of workers willing to take the bite. Unless they prefer cheap monkey to do the job, than don't blame Singaporeans who are true talent and worth their salt.

 

[bryanlim1972]

It is like putting two peanuts on a plate and trying to lure a tiger. As long as employer be realistic and reasonable, there is no lack of workers willing to take the bite. Unless they prefer cheap monkey to do the job, than don't blame Singaporeans who are true talent and worth their salt.

in singapore, the workers are exploited for the benefit of the businesses.

here, workers' share of gdp is under 40%, while in most developed countries, it is 50-60%.

NTUC's greatest achievement lies in deceiving workers into believing they are getting a good deal from their employers.