Employers’ No.1 reason for hiring foreigners is job flexibility: survey

Let's face the facts. A business man stand will never change when it comes to revenue, cost and profit. Top line and bottom line. As such, let's take these survey results with a big pinch of salt. Especially to these comments from the employers. - 40 per cent of employers said the main reason for hiring foreigners was because they were able to take up jobs that locals would avoid. - 24 per cent said foreigners were more diligent and would work longer hours. - 20 per cent of employers believed foreigners were better skilled in areas of expertise. Most if not all employers are likely to choose foreigners over Singapore because of one key factor, LOWER cost. This will mean higher profit for the business owners which will also translate to more bonuses for the top level management. On top of cost reduction, employers are also looking towards less demanding and "hard working" e...

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