New career health initiative to support both workers and employers

A new national initiative, Career Health SG, was launched on July 10 to support workers in accessing the right mix of training and on-the-job learning, so they can make informed and decisive career moves aligned with their aspirations.

- Tay Hong Yi

A new one-stop website, also called Career Health SG, was also unveiled. It offers both workers and employers an overview of the available support measures that can help them with career and workforce planning.

The initiative was announced by Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng during the inaugural Career Health Summit 2025 at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, attended by more than 500 business leaders and human resources practitioners. The two-day summit, jointly organised by Workforce Singapore (WSG) and the Singapore Business Federation, seeks to have employers and experts exchange ideas on building a workforce that stays strong amid uncertainty.

Dr Tan said employers play a vital role in building a healthier workforce, as they are best placed to identify the skills that warrant investment through employee training.

He also called for employers to move to a skills-first approach in recognising and deploying talent, rather than fixating on formal qualifications.

"This will allow businesses to unlock even wider talent pools to stay ahead of the competition."

A Ministry of Manpower (MOM) study found employers who embraced skills-first practices saw faster hiring, more diverse hires and improved employee performance, he added.