THE INSIDE STORY OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR IN SINGAPORE

“As the world recovers from the pandemic that wreaked havoc on businesses everywhere, Singapore’s recruitment is beginning to show signs of a “broad improvement,” led in many ways by a public sector boom. The march towards establishing the city state as a Smart Nation continues apace, and according to Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister-in-charge of the Smart Nation Initiative, “The pandemic did not change history, but it has accelerated both the needs and opportunities arising from the digital revolution.”

This an extract from the Inside Story of the Public Sector for Singapore, a regional recruitment analysis undertaken by global recruitment expert Hays. Focusing on the public sector, our analysis covers:

• A market overview of the sector’s gradual recovery

• Roles and skills currently in demand

• Future trends and areas for upskilling