Addressing Employers' Concerns over Flexible Work Arrangements and Convincing Them of Benefits for Hiring

Debated in Parliament on 7 May 2024.

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The debate addressed employers' concerns about foreign workers potentially being more flexible and cost-effective than locals under flexible work arrangement guidelines.
Measures to support employers were discussed, including tripartite guidelines and government support for fair consideration of flexi-work requests.
The government emphasized convincing employers of the benefits of hiring locals, such as productivity and long-term workforce stability.
The Ministry for Manpower confirmed studying the impact of flexible work guidelines on Singaporean employability, with findings referenced in prior parliamentary records.
The reply directed members to official transcripts for detailed information on the measures and impacts discussed.

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Yip Hon Weng

Mr Yip Hon Weng asked the Minister for Manpower in view of mandated considerations for flexible work arrangements under the tripartite guidelines that are leading local employers to hire foreign workers with minimal skill differentiation and greater flexibility in working hours and expected salaries (a) what measures are available to address employers' concerns; (b) how will the Government convince them on the benefits of local hiring; and (c) whether the Ministry has studied the impact of such guidelines on the employability of Singaporeans.

Tan See Leng

This question has been answered as part of the Minister for Manpower's oral reply to Parliamentary Question Nos 13 to 21 on 7 May 2024. Members may refer to the transcript for the reply. [Please refer to "Support for Employers and Employees Affected by Requirement for Companies to Fairly Consider Flexi-work Requests", Official Report, 7 May 2024, Vol 95, Issue 135, Oral Answers to Questions section.]

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The debate addressed employers' concerns about foreign workers potentially being more flexible and cost-effective than locals under flexible work arrangement guidelines.
Measures to support employers were discussed, including tripartite guidelines and government support for fair consideration of flexi-work requests.
The government emphasized convincing employers of the benefits of hiring locals, such as productivity and long-term workforce stability.
The Ministry for Manpower confirmed studying the impact of flexible work guidelines on Singaporean employability, with findings referenced in prior parliamentary records.
The reply directed members to official transcripts for detailed information on the measures and impacts discussed.

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Addressing Employers' Concerns over Flexible Work Arrangements and Convincing Them of Benefits for Hiring

Debated in Parliament on 7 May 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The debate addressed employers' concerns about foreign workers potentially being more flexible and cost-effective than locals under flexible work arrangement guidelines.
Measures to support employers were discussed, including tripartite guidelines and government support for fair consideration of flexi-work requests.
The government emphasized convincing employers of the benefits of hiring locals, such as productivity and long-term workforce stability.
The Ministry for Manpower confirmed studying the impact of flexible work guidelines on Singaporean employability, with findings referenced in prior parliamentary records.
The reply directed members to official transcripts for detailed information on the measures and impacts discussed.

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Yip Hon Weng

Tan See Leng

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The debate addressed employers' concerns about foreign workers potentially being more flexible and cost-effective than locals under flexible work arrangement guidelines.
Measures to support employers were discussed, including tripartite guidelines and government support for fair consideration of flexi-work requests.
The government emphasized convincing employers of the benefits of hiring locals, such as productivity and long-term workforce stability.
The Ministry for Manpower confirmed studying the impact of flexible work guidelines on Singaporean employability, with findings referenced in prior parliamentary records.
The reply directed members to official transcripts for detailed information on the measures and impacts discussed.

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Addressing Employers' Concerns over Flexible Work Arrangements and Convincing Them of Benefits for Hiring

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Yip Hon Weng

Tan See Leng

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Addressing Employers' Concerns over Flexible Work Arrangements and Convincing Them of Benefits for Hiring

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Yip Hon Weng

Tan See Leng

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