More firms offering seniors fractional work arrangements to ease manpower shortages

Some companies are planning to expand fractional work arrangements by as much as 60% over the next two years. The model allows workers with specialised skills to take on roles for fewer hours or days. This gives seniors greater flexibility to continue offering their expertise, while helping firms ease manpower shortages. Fractional work is part of the new Flexi-Load Programme recommended by the Tripartite Workgroup on Senior Employment. Grant support is set to help firms redesign roles and explore such arrangements. Muhammad Bahajjaj reports.