Re-employment Made Simple for SMEs: Practical Strategies for Seamless Implementation and Lasting Success

Overview

This 2-hour interactive workshop helps SME employers confidently navigate reemployment laws, redesign roles, and retain talent—all while managing costs and staying compliant. Designed specifically for SMEs, the session provides actionable insights, case studies, and hands-on exercises.
 

What You Will Gain 

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Clear understanding of Singapore’s re-employment laws
• Tools to redesign roles and manage transition effectively
• Tips to retain critcial knowledge through mentorship and planning

Learning Outcomes 

By the end of this workshop, participants will:

• Understand the legal requirements of re-employment under Singapore’s laws
• Learn practical strategies for cost-effective role redesign and flexible work arrangements
• Gain confidence in handling sensitive conversations with employees
• Develop knowledge retention plans to future-proof their business

Workshop Agenda 

1.  Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)

• Why re-employment matters for SMEs
• Key benefits: compliance, cost savings, and talent retention

2.  Simplifying Re-employment Laws (20 minutes)

• Understanding the Retirement and Re-employment Act (RRA)
• Compliance checklist and key obligations for employers

3.  Role Redesign Strategies (20 minutes)

• How to redesign roles for older employees
• Group exercise: Brainstorming practical solutions for SME challenges

4.  Managing Conversations on Re-employment (20 minutes)

• Tips for discussing re-employment offers and salary adjustments
• Role-playing: Practice real-life scenarios

5.  Knowledge Retention and Sucession Planning (15 minutes)

• Simple frameworks for mentorship and documentation
• Tools to retain critical skills in your workforce

6.  Case Studies and Lessons (15 minutes)

• Real-life examples of SMEs tackling re-employment challenges
• Discussion: How to apply these strategies to your business

7.  Q&A and Closing (10 minutes)

• Recap of key takeaways
• Actionable checklist for re-employment success

Takeaways:

• Compliance checklist for re-employment
• Role redesign templates
• Knowledge retention framework

Our Speakers

	Nellie Yeoh Associate Director, Practice Leader - People Advisory With 13+ years of HR experience, Nellie specialises in talent development and employee engagement. At BDO, she empowers leaders and teams to align with organisational goals through impactful programs and workshops.
	Jocelyn Ow Assistant Manager, Practice Co-Lead - People Advisory Jocelyn, an IHRP-CP certified HR professional with over 10 years of experience, specialises in payroll operations and HR systems. A results-driven leader, she excels in optimising processes, managing system transitions, and delivering impactful training.

 

Join our 2-hour workshop designed for SME employers!
Learn practical, cost-effective strategies to handle re-employment challenges with confidence.

 

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