Singapore construction sector hard pressed for labour as of September 2022, says Ministry of Manpower data


Blue-collar workers make up a fifth of Singapore’s. 3.5 million resident workforce. - The Straits Times/ANN

SINGAPORE, Jan 2 (The Straits Times/ANN): The construction sector remained the most pressed for labour as at last September, with almost one position unfilled for every labourer it hired.

Reflecting the shortage of blue-collar workers – who make up a fifth of Singapore’s. 3.5 million resident workforce – seven out of the 10 jobs with the most need for staff were for operational roles such as bus drivers, security guards, cleaners and table-service employees.

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