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Recommendations
8.1
Issues and key recommendations
Key
Issues
Recommendations
Small pool of local talent
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1. Raise awareness of
Awareness of the sector is currently low and may be the the SBSR sector
reason behind the dwindling pool of local talent, which is one
of the top 5 barriers to recruitment as indicated by
respondents.
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The 3D (dirty, dangerous and difficult) nature of the sector
may also be causing a lack of interest among post-secondary
students to gain employment in the sector.
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The hiring of foreign workers (including expatriates) to fill
positions of various skill levels has also become common
practice in this sector, which has resulted in lower emphasis
and focus to nurture and grow local talent.
Challenging working environment
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2. Provide safer work
Both quantitative and qualitative findings from this study environment
revealed that the harsh condition of the workplace (e.g.
prolonged exposure to heat and direct sunlight) is proving to
be the key reason behind the difficulty in attracting the
required talent as well as retaining current employees.
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Coupled with most employers’ inability to offer higher pay
due to the current market conditions, local graduates are not
enticed to commit themselves to a career in such conditions.
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There have also been several fatal incidents at shipyards in
the past, possibly adding to the negative image and perception
of the sector.
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