We have the world’s best students. Why not the world’s best workers?

The key is for workers to continually learn and grow, and to have opportunities to apply their skills and creativity at work.

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Singapore needs to be able to assess and recognise skills acquired on the job, says the writer.

Singapore should aim to have the world’s most agile, adaptable and innovative workforce, says the writer.

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A recent parliamentary motion on the future economy saw MPs from both sides of the aisle raise a slew of ideas on how to keep Singapore’s economy inclusive and dynamic.

To me, the linchpin for both economic inclusivity and dynamism is the role and quality of the workforce.

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