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Written Answer to PQ on Impact of TG-FWAR on Offshoring and Resources for Employers

NOTICE PAPER NO. 2801 OF 2024 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 08 MAY 2024
QUESTION NO. 5842 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Sharael Taha

To ask the Minister for Manpower (a) whether a study has been conducted to understand the impact of flexible work arrangements on offshoring remote work from Singapore; and (b) what measures can the Ministry implement to promote a remote working ecosystem which balances productivity, cost, and provides local employment opportunities for workers in Singapore.
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NOTICE PAPER NO. 2801 OF 2024 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 08 MAY 2024
QUESTION NO. 5843 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Sharael Taha

To ask the Minister for Manpower as flexible work arrangements are normalised, how can it be ensured that our local workforce, in particular the professionals, managers, executives and technicians (PMETs), remain or are enhanced in skills and productivity competitiveness as companies may look towards offshoring their workforce needs to take advantage of cost differentials through remote working.
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NOTICE PAPER NO. 2801 OF 2024 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 08 MAY 2024
QUESTION NO. 5844 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Sharael Taha

To ask the Minister for Manpower with the normalising of flexible work arrangements, how can we better promote (i) flexible-load and job sharing so as to provide employment opportunities for re-employed workers who wish to work reduced hours and (ii) telecommuting and remote working to provide employment opportunities for workers with mobility challenges.

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NOTICE PAPER NO. 2764 OF 2024 FOR THE SITTING ON OR AFTER 08 MAY 2024
QUESTION NO. 5803 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Dr Wan Rizal

To ask the Minister for Manpower considering the challenges small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may face in implementing flexible work arrangements, what specific support is the Government providing to help these businesses adapt without compromising operational efficiency.

Answer:

Parliamentary Questions 41-44 for written answer have been answered as part of the Minister for Manpower’s oral reply to PQs 13-21 on 7 May 2024. Members may refer to the transcript for the reply.