Tripartite Connect 2026: Building Trust at Work Through Fair, Progressive and Safe Workplace Practices

23 Oct 2026 Forum Past Event

  • Date:

    23 Oct 2026

  • Time:

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Location:

    Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre 
    Level 4, Peony Ballroom

  • Spots Available:

    400

  • Event resources:

    Not Added Yet

Tripartite Connect 2026 explored what it takes to build a workplace where people trust, stay and grow within organisations.

Tripartite Connect (TC) 2026 brought together close to 300 guests, including SME leaders, tripartite partners and industry partners. Centred on the importance of trust in the workplace, the event explored how fair, progressive and safe workplace practices can help employers navigate workplace challenges, strengthen their businesses, and build workplaces where both people and organisations can thrive. 

Trust is also closely connected to how people experience safety at work. When employees feel heard, supported and safe, it helps lay the foundation for stronger workplace relationships and a positive workplace safety and health (WSH) culture. 

Key Highlights 

  • Setting the stage for stronger workplaces 
    Mr Bob Tan, Chairperson of Tripartite Alliance Limited (TAL), joined the event alongside Mr Foo Cexiang, Minister of State (MOS) for Manpower and Energy, Trade and Industry, as Tripartite Connect brought SMEs and tripartite partners together around the common goal of equipping SMEs with practical support to build fair, progressive and safe workplaces through consistent action.  

    In his Opening Address, MOS Foo highlighted trust as a strategic advantage. When workers trust their employers, they are more willing to contribute ideas, learn and adapt. In turn, when employers trust their workers, they are more likely to give workers greater responsibility and autonomy. He also reiterated the importance of being fair, supportive and consistent in building trust at the workplace. 

  • Leading with trust 
    Taking the stage for the keynote address, Mr Alan Goh, CEO of CPG Facilities Management, shared how investing in people, safety and innovation can build trust at work, followed by a panel discussion on leadership decisions that strengthen fair and safe workplace practices. 

  • Turning workplace grievances into opportunities for trust 
    In the first breakout track, “Beyond Policies: Turning Grievances into Opportunities for Trust”, employers explored the role of grievance handling in strengthening trust at the workplace, with perspectives from Mediacorp and RySense Ltd. 

  • Going beyond compliance to build a strong safety culture 
    The second breakout track, “Beyond Compliance: Inspiring Trust with WSH Culture”, put WSH in focus. The session explored the business case for workplace safety and the everyday practices that sustain a strong WSH culture, reinforcing the role that safety plays in building workplaces where employees feel supported and safe. 

  • Helping employers navigate workplace challenges 
    SNEF’s Advisory, Resource & Consultancy Centre shared how employers can access support to navigate workplace challenges.  

  • Putting AI into action for SMEs 
    The event concluded with NTUC’s “AI in Action: A C-Suite Skills Lab for SMEs”, a practical, hands-on session focused on putting AI to work confidently and responsibly.

Participants also connected with industry partners and explored resources at booths set up by our tripartite partners.  

Building trust, one action at a time 

Fair, progressive and safe workplaces start with trust, and trust is built through what organisations and their people do every day. For WSH, this means going beyond compliance and continuing to strengthen workplace practices and culture so that employees feel safe and supported. 

Discover relevant events, resources and learning opportunities for employers on the TC Events & Resources page.