Hire S'poreans first, says fair employment feedback

Employers have shown strong support for the principle of Singaporeans as the core of the workforce.

They have also strongly backed the idea of giving Singaporeans more opportunities for training and development.



Their views were summed up in an interim update on a consultation exercise by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP).

The stakeholder consultation follows Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's call at this year's National Day Rally for tripartite partners to develop guidelines on fair employment opportunities for Singaporeans.

Since then, the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) and National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) have been holding consultation sessions with their stakeholders, partners and communities.

As for feedback from the public, the call is for employers to show they have put in considerable effort and time to look for a Singaporean worker through advertisements and interviews before hiring a foreigner.

The consultation process continues until October 24.

The public can share views and suggestions at www.fairemployment.sg

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