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In order to attract, develop and retain employees, most of surveyed establishments are
providing better benefits and incentives for employees (68%) and offering better salaries
(61%). Almost half of the establishments are also training current employees to fill in the gaps.
Figure 36: Current and Planned Initiatives to Attract, Develop and Retain Employees
Provide better benefits and incentives for employees
68%
Offer better salaries
61%
Train current employees to fill in the gaps
46%
Hire people with no direct qualifications, but with
relevant experience
30%
Offer training and development for specialist position
or emerging skill needs
20%
Partner with education and training institutions to
source for potential employees
17%
Support education and training institutions in their
activities, e.g. guest lecture, students’ competition,
career fair, career counselling, etc.
16%
Hire more women seeking to re-enter the workforce 6%
Provide occupational pensions / retirement benefits 5%
Others 4%
Hire from other countries
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