AsiaOne · 16 Sep, 04:00 · Business briefing

Our workers cannot be an afterthought in business transformation: PM Wong, Singapore News

Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has cautioned that business transformation must not relegate workers to an afterthought.

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Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has cautioned that business transformation must not relegate workers to an afterthought. Addressing the nation’s ongoing digitalisation efforts, he emphasised that while technology drives efficiency, the human element remains critical. The statement underscores a strategic pivot towards inclusive growth, urging organisations to integrate workforce development into their transformation roadmaps. This highlights the necessity of balancing technological adoption with comprehensive reskilling initiatives to ensure employees remain valuable and engaged amidst rapid structural changes in the Singaporean economy.

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