Chapter 4 Demand and Supply of Labour
Labour Shortage increase supply Part time employment Flexi-time Back-to-work program More childcare centres Retain older workers Employ foreign workers Recruit overseas
Overcome Labour Shortage Increase productivity Automate Relocate - Shift to high-value industries - Part-time workers - Extend retirement
Table 4-1 Age-Sex Specific LFPR (%) (more older workers, 2005 Age groupMaleFemale & above All age groups
Reasons: Not Returning to Work No suitable jobs near home45% Few Part-time jobs40% Lack skill or qualification35%
Problems of Older Workers Age discrimination Wages too low Lack necessary skills Unable to cope
Reasons for Not Employing Old Workers Wages higher than younger workers Availability of female & foreign workers Lower adaptability and performance
R ole of A*STAR Foster research Develop talent To support knowledge-based economy
Table 4-3 GERD as % of GDP YearGERD ($million) GERD as % of GDP ,010 3,233 3,405 3,