Budget 2022: Schemes for job redesign and skills upgrading expected to get boosts

There are likely to be inducements for workers to keep upgrading their skills. PHOTO: ST FILE
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SINGAPORE - On the cards for the upcoming Budget is more help for firms in redesigning jobs to be more attractive as well as incentives to hire mid-career job seekers with the right skills, said MPs and economists.

At the same time, there are likely to be inducements for workers to keep upgrading their skills.

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