Singapore must prepare workers for more job changes and continuous retraining: Jeffrey Siow
Singapore Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow stated that the government must prioritize continuous retraining as the workforce shifts toward more frequent job changes. He emphasized that the traditional model of long-term employment with a single organization is becoming obsolete.
Why it matters
Adapting labor policies to a dynamic job market is essential for maintaining economic competitiveness in developed nations.
Younger Singaporeans are unlikely to follow the same career paths as previous generations, where many worked for one organisation for a long time, the transport minister says.
Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow speaking during a dialogue at the 18th ASEAN & Asia Forum, Aug 3, 2026. (Photo: CNA/Alyssa Tan)
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