S'pore-based workers aged 30-47 lead drive for more global exposure

S'pore-based workers aged 30-47 lead drive for more global exposure
By Georgina Joseph, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 27 January 2010 1924 hrs

	Photos 1 of 1 An office worker at the financial district in Singapore

 
SINGAPORE : Singapore-based workers between the ages of 30 and 47 are leading the drive for more exposure in the globalised workforce.

That is according to the latest survey by global solutions provider Kelly Services.

The survey polled over 3,000 respondents in Singapore.

Nine out of 10 workers agreed that being more globally oriented in the way they work is important for their career prospects.

A third of respondents felt it was extremely important to work in a global environment with colleagues from varied nationalities and cultures.

However, there is a disparity in the level of preparedness among the three main age groups.

The survey found that Gen Y workers, those aged 18 to 29, had the least opportunity to work closely with colleagues from a different nationality or culture.

Due to longer working experiences and exposure, more Gen X and Baby Boomers had this opportunity.

Gen X workers are aged between 30 and 47 years old while Baby Boomers refer to those over 48 years of age.

The survey also found that Gen Y workers felt that they were ill-equipped with the skills needed to work in a more globally-oriented work environment.

In terms of receiving the training required to work in the global environment, only 38 per cent of respondents felt that their employers encouraged or offered courses to help them deal with other cultures. 

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