The ISD’s scholarship initiative can help the agency compete with the private sector for talent in the long term by connecting with a generation that prioritises purpose and meaning in their work.
ISD launched a S$2,500 scholarship for students targeting security awareness and purpose-driven talent recruitment. The bond-free initiative shows how organizations compete for graduates by emphasizing mission and meaning over compensation—a key talent strategy.
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The ISD’s scholarship initiative can help the agency compete with the private sector for talent in the long term by connecting with a generation that prioritises purpose and meaning in their work.
The ISD scholarship could help counter radicalisation by raising awareness, say experts. (Illustration: CNA/Clara Ho)
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