While there has been a lot of effort to retrain the local labour force, these initiatives may not be sufficient. The party wants greater integration between training and jobs available to ensure employability of a retrained workforce.
SINGAPORE (Aug 3): Former presidential hopeful Tan Cheng Bock says job security will be one of the key priorities for the new Progress Singapore Party amid slower global economic growth and rising job displacement as a result of technological disruption.
Speaking at the first official launch of the party to the public at Swissotel Merchant Court on Saturday, Tan says policies need to be in place to support those who have been displaced or are unemployed.
