30 HR executives, 2 senior engineers quit SMRT in recent exodus

Those who have quit within last 8 months include 30 HR execs and 2 senior engineers

In the past eight months, about 30 executives in SMRT Corp's human resource department have quit, including a senior military officer who joined just a few months ago. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN
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While the rail lines that SMRT Corp operates have improved in service of late, the transport group is facing a new challenge - a string of resignations within its ranks.

In the past eight months, about 30 executives in the Temasek-owned company's human resources (HR) department have quit. Two senior engineers have also resigned.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 29, 2019, with the headline 30 HR executives, 2 senior engineers quit SMRT in recent exodus. Subscribe