Focus on exposure, not pay: Tan See Leng urges undergrads to prepare for skills-based job market

Focus on exposure, not pay: Tan See Leng urges undergrads to prepare for skills-based job market

The growing trend of skills-based hiring among employers underscores the importance of undergraduates putting themselves out there and gaining real-world experience to enhance their employability, said Manpower Minister Tan See Leng on Friday (Mar 28).

Talent Shortage To Drive Skills-based Strategy Shift In Hong Kong

The Workday report, The Global State of Skills, reveals that 60% of local business leaders are concerned about future talent shortages, with only 28% confident in their organisations' skill sets for long-term success. This is forcing organisatons to take a skills-based approach to its talent management strategy. This shift comes as AI rapidly transforms industries, necessitating new skills that traditional job titles and degrees often fail to ca…