SINGAPORE - Companies will not be allowed to practise wanton discrimination against local workers as in the current difficult economic climate, it is"all the more important" that Singaporeans are given fair opportunities to find meaningful work, said Second Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng on Monday .
At the same time, he reassured businesses that Singapore will not turn away global talents and investments as skilled foreign workers allow them to remain globally competitive and provide learning opportunities for Singaporeans. The Covid-19 crisis, which he described as"unquestionably the worst crisis in a generation", has accelerated changes to Singapore's economy, and highlighted the need to be flexible in pivoting to new areas of opportunity and different ways of operating, he said.
Most of them continue to be willing and able to contribute to the economy for many more years to come, he noted. As they strive to prepare themselves for new job roles, employers should also consider them fairly and offer them good opportunities for improvement and progression, he added. "We are working very hard to keep our young workers engaged and inspired as they embark on their journeys into the working world amidst this crisis.
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