I visit Gardens by the Bay very frequently, since I am a “Friend Of The Gardens”. In fact, it’s quite common to spot me and the Mrs sitting on one of the benches inside the Flower Dome, enjoying a cup of coffee, appreciating the flowers and engaging in some people-watching.
Most Singaporeans will agree with me that Gardens by the Bay is a world-class tourist attraction. But do you know that it is also a world-class employer?
Gardens By The Bay Raises Retirement Age
Recently, Gardens by the Bay voluntarily raised the retirement of its workers to 65, up from the statutory requirement of 62.
This has brought relief to older workers like Mr Abdul Aziz Ismail, 61, an engineering manager at Gardens by the Bay. He was planning to retire as he was unsure if he would be eligible for re-employment at 62. Now, he has the option to ......