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Firms explore more fractional work for seniors to retain expertise, ease manpower shortages

Social service organisation Kampong Kapor Community Services plans to grow its fractional workforce by more than 60 per cent over two years, while other employers are exploring similar arrangements to retain experienced workers.

Firms explore more fractional work for seniors to retain expertise, ease manpower shortages

Employers in Singapore are exploring fractional work arrangements for seniors to retain their expertise and address manpower shortages, according to Channel News Asia. Kampong Kapor Community Services plans to increase its fractional workforce by over 60% in the next two years, with half of its current fractional workers being seniors.

Such arrangements allow experienced workers to continue contributing their knowledge and skills while having more flexibility for personal activities. However, implementing fractional work requires careful consideration of job division, payment structures, and benefits.

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