It's not always all work and no play

Singapore

WHEN migrant workers strike out overseas, they take a large gamble. Sometimes, it pays off. At companies such as Keppel Offshore & Marine (O&M) or Sembcorp Marine, foreign workers have access to dorms that boast a multitude of facilities.

"We are among the first companies in Singapore to provide subsidised dormitories for foreign workers," says Lee Chay Hoon, general manager for organisation development at Keppel O&M. The company's five dormitories house more than 10,000 workers, with multi-purpose halls, gymnasiums, basketball courts, and computer rooms.