SAF not affected by manpower crunch but needs to stay attractive to draw younger recruits: Ng Eng Hen

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SINGAPORE — The Singapore Armed Forces' (SAF) regular force has not been affected by the tight labour conditions and the pandemic-induced “Great Resignation”, but Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen acknowledged on Thursday (June 30) that attracting the younger generation is a challenge it is taking seriously.

have raised questions over the shrinking pool of national servicemen, Dr Ng said that based on the Government’s projections, there will be enough operationally ready national servicemen for SAF's operational needs.

The Great Resignation happening in the United States and parts of Europe refers to the large numbers of workers who have either dropped out of the workforce or moved across industries over the last two years as the Covid-19 pandemic shifted needs and demands. With the steady transformation of the work environment, SAF could become more appealing to young adults who want to grow their career.

Data from the Singapore Department of Statistics showed that the total fertility rate has fallen over the past five decades from 3.02 in 1971 to 1.12 in 2021 — but in 2011, the rate was already at 1.2, more or less as it is in recent times.

 

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