Companies that retrench workers have to ensure proportion of local staff not eroded: SBF

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SINGAPORE - Employers that retrench workers as a last resort should ensure that the proportion of local staff in the companies are not eroded, said Singapore's apex business federation.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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SINGAPORE - Employers that retrench workers as a last resort should ensure that the proportion of local staff in the companies are not eroded, said Singapore's apex business federation.

This is one of four key considerations the federation hopes employers would observe, should they need to manage their excess manpower as layoffs are expected to rise in the coming months amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Companies considering retrenchments should work closely with government agencies and the National Trades Union Congress to find ways of preserving as many jobs as possible, and to offer assistance to affected workers, said SBF. Companies planning retrenchments must also inform the Ministry of Manpower in advance.

Companies can also tap into SBF-managed resources, such as the SGUnited Jobs Initiative, SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme, Professional Conversion Programme - Southeast Asia Ready Talents and SBF Foundation Industry-led Compassion Fund. "Overall, after the retrenchment exercise, RWS has a stronger Singaporean core ," said the ministry, responding to queries on the laying off of about 2,000 RWS employees.

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