Mature but experienced? 30 organisations trialling ways to help senior workers stay meaningfully employed
Singaporeans are living longer and healthier lives, but Singapore's population is also ageing rapidly, with 20.7 per cent of Singaporeans aged 65 and older as of 2025.Against this backdrop and a falling labour force participation rate, there have been efforts to bring seniors back into the workforce.One such example is Schneider Electric which specialises in digital transformation of energy management and automation solutions. Located in Kallang, the French multinational company has over 1,300 employees from 44 nationalities.Of these, about 70 per cent, or over 900 workers are locals.Recognising Singapore's ageing population, with about 20 per cent of its workforce aged 51 and above, the company started its «Experience Forward Programme» — an initiative aimed at supporting its experienced workers.Under the programme, employees are empowered to learn, grow and contribute meaningfully at every stage of their careers.