Where are the green jobs in Singapore?

More young job seekers want careers that align with their values such as protecting the environment. Employers can do more to meet this demand.

We need to rethink hiring strategies and address the issues companies have with creating green jobs, says the writer. ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
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This was a post on Glassdoor by a fresh employee this June: “This focus on sustainability aligns with my personal values and provides a sense of purpose in my work... I feel proud to be part of an organisation that actively works towards reducing its environmental footprint and promotes sustainable practices.”

I have been reading job reviews as part of a research project and have found thousands of similar posts with positive experiences like this. Such reviews by employees of employers seem to point towards a sustainability-driven attitude when it comes to job search these days.

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