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Tan Chee Wei, Chief Human Capital Officer, SATS, said: "We believe that taking early action enables us to better recognise and retain the valuable contributions of our experienced workforce."
In alignment with Singapore’s upcoming changes to the retirement framework, SATS has raised its company-wide retirement age to 64 and re-employment age to 69 – a year ahead of the national schedule. The updated policy applies to employees based at its Singapore headquarters and is expected to benefit over 700 workers reaching these milestones in 2025, and eligible employees who reach the retirement age will be offered re-employment contracts up to the re-employment age of 69.
This updated policy applies to employees based at its Singapore headquarters and is set to benefit more than 700 workers reaching these milestones in 2025. Eligible employees who reach the retirement age will be offered re-employment contracts, enabling them to remain in the workforce until age 69.
Tan Chee Wei, Chief Human Capital Officer, SATS, said this progressive move in collaboration with its union partners, reflects the company's dedication to building an inclusive, future-ready organisation and supporting its mature employees who wish to continue contributing their skills and experience.
"We believe that taking early action enables us to better recognise and retain the valuable contributions of our experienced workforce.
"This initiative reinforces SATS’ commitment to supporting a multi-generational workforce and fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect for experience, and strong labour-management relations," she emphasised.
The change has been welcomed by labour representatives, including the SATS Workers’ Union (SATSWU) and the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), who praised the collaborative approach taken.
Goviden Sathasivam, General Secretary, SATSWU, said: "The union is encouraged by our fruitful discussions with SATS on raising the retirement and re-employment ages, which provide assurance of job security for our senior workers. SATS has also introduced initiatives to support them, such as skills training. We look forward to the continued partnership with SATS in supporting our senior workers and advancing our shared goals."
Cham Hui Fong, Deputy Secretary-General of NTUC and Executive Secretary of SATSWU, added: "NTUC and SATS have been collaborating through Company Training Committee projects to enhance business and workforce productivity. These projects leverage technology for job redesign and provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities. This approach boosts workforce efficiency and enables older workers to extend their careers, remaining valuable contributors within the organisation.
"As Singapore strengthens its position as a regional aviation hub, such efforts are crucial in building a dynamic and adaptable workforce."
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