Larger firms must have certified HR staff by 2028; tripartite report urges 'people-centred AI transformation'
As technology makes workforce decisions more complex, the foundation of trust that workers have towards HR matters more, says Minister of State for Manpower Foo Cexiang.
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has mandated that organizations with over 200 employees must employ at least one HR professional certified at the highest level by 2028. The Institute for Human Resource Professionals, a tripartite body, will ensure this professionalization of the HR sector. Currently, more than 900 out of 2,000 such firms already have certified HR personnel.
This move aims to enhance trust between workers and HR departments as technology becomes more integral to workforce decisions. The government will provide a S$100 subsidy for IHRP certification to help firms meet the requirement, which is expected to increase the number of certified HR professionals from 9,000 to approximately 18,000 by 2030.
The government has accepted all recommendations made by the Tripartite Workgroup on Human Capital Capability Development in a report released on Thursday. These include a people-centred AI transformation initiative to guide AI use in HR functions, the introduction of 12 AI fluency skills badges, and the development of a playbook for HR professionals to navigate AI transformation. Additionally, a pilot program connecting SMEs with HR professionals will provide flexible access to strategic HR expertise.
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