Among Singapore resident who switched jobs over the last two years, most moved to occupations with similar skills levels. WSQ training significantly increased the chances of plant & machine operators, cleaners and labourers changing occupations to pursue new careers in the service, clerical, craftsmen & related industries.

Other findings of the study:

• Labour mobility generally decreased with age.
• Contract employees were nearly twice more likely to switch jobs than permanent employees.
• Labour mobility decreased with income.
• Labour mobility varied less significantly with education