SINGAPORE - Workers in insurance companies are the next group to get more help with skills training to prepare for industry transformation.
The union added that it will also work with the insurers to build on their existing training plans and ensure that the design and delivery of programmes are rolled out with the interests of workers at heart, possibly through company training committees. The signing of the agreement at NTUC Centre was witnessed by National Trades Union Congress secretary-general Ng Chee Meng, who said in a speech that insurance products and the technology supporting them are changing rapidly, so the need for innovation is clear.
The insurance industry initiative also formalises collaborations SIEU has already started with some of the companies, such as customised workshops for older workers run by the Centre for Seniors. SIEU said successful programmes can be scaled up for the rest of the industry.