SINGAPORE, Feb. 9 -- Job security remains a concern for some Singaporeans despite strong labour market indicators, with the issue set to be addressed in Budget 2025, according to the Straits Times.
Human resources professional Ray Tan spent a year informing colleagues of retrenchments during the Covid-19 pandemic. Although assured her role was safe, she was laid off in December 2022 with a month's notice.
Over the next year, she sent out more than 300 resumes but secured fewer than 30 interviews. She finally found a new job in October 2024.
"There were times when it felt like there was no end in sight, and it really took a toll on my mental and emotional well-being," she said.
Despite Singapore's low unemployment rates, many workers sti...