Forward SG participant shares idea for a better Singapore

1 February 2023

Forward SG participant Geetha Mukunnan shares how companies can take the lead in combating ageism, as we aspire to become a society that leaves no one behind.

My Forward Singapore Idea

Geetha Mukunnan
Human Resource Director, 53
Forward SG Participant

Prevent age discrimination at work

“Employers should remunerate employees based on their performance, and not their age. If an older worker can produce as much work or do even better than their younger counterparts, why should they be paid less?"

Shifting mindsets

“Furthermore, these days, some younger workers prefer to have more work-life balance, so they work less and more slowly.”

“Just like how many employers now offer flexible work-from-home arrangements, it is all about a shift in mindset when it comes to older workers.”

Taking the lead

“In my company, half of our employees are 60 years old and above. The oldest is 82. They get paid the same salary rate and have the same benefits as the younger ones.”