MOM’s latest figures show retrenchments rising, with PMETs, degree holders and workers in their 50s under particular pressure. On Viewpoint, Lynlee Foo speaks with Dr Karuna Ramanathan, Principal Consultant at workforce transformation firm ChangeLeader, about why a long career can sometimes work against a jobseeker and how restructuring and AI are reshaping roles. What can workers do to stay relevant, and what should employers do before retrenchment becomes the only option?