It's getting easier for new mums to go back to work

Singapore

FAMILY-friendly practices at the workplace are becoming commonplace, as companies try to encourage new mothers to return to work. Some have even gone above and beyond the mandatory maternity-leave requirements to retain their talents.

One company that made headlines recently is Standard Chartered, which announced on Monday that its Singapore-based employees will soon enjoy 20 weeks of paid maternity leave, up from the standard 16 weeks.