Flexible working

THE BROAD VIEW

Want to solve Singapore’s fertility problem? Start by rethinking caregiving at work

2026-05-01T23:00:00.000Z
Of Singaporean employees, 64% desire flexible working hours to improve their quality of life; yet only 41% report having this option.

Back to office? Singapore workers want free lunch, flexi-work, subsidised commutes: polls

2025-11-26T01:56:49.000Z
Automation and generative AI can enhance productivity and innovation, freeing up workers to focus on higher value-added activities, says SNEF president Tan Hee Teck.

Singapore’s tripartite partners must make ‘short-term trade-offs and long-term investments’ in transformation: SNEF

2025-04-29T10:00:00.000Z
One of the most significant advantages of flexible work arrangements is the potential to attract and retain a larger talent pool.

Addressing Singapore employers’ hopes and fears for flexible work arrangements

2025-04-15T23:00:00.000Z
MOM will conduct a review of the Employment Act with its tripartite partners, with details to come later this year.

Singapore’s Employment Act review may include changes to leave entitlements, workers’ protection: observers

2025-03-18T21:00:00.000Z
(From left) ST assistant business editor and moderator Joanna Seow; Royal Plaza on Scotts director of Culture and Human Capital Juliana Ong; Association of Small and Medium Enterprises president Ang Yuit; Institute for Human Resource Professionals CEO Aslam Sardar; and Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices general manager Faith Li at The ST Roundtable on flexible work arrangements on Nov 19.
BRANDED CONTENT

Talent retention, productivity gains: Industry leaders make the case for flexible work arrangements

2024-12-31T21:50:00.000Z
From right: Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair; Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general; Claressa Monteiro, head of audio, The Business Times; Maureen Wee, HR head, SPH Media.

Lens on Singapore: Is the era of remote work over?

2024-12-17T21:00:00.000Z
Pay increments may be preferred, but alternatives such as flexible work arrangements aren't bad options either.
WORKING LIFE

Alternatives to pay rises becoming increasingly viable 

2024-12-12T10:00:00.000Z
It is important not to confuse the general benefits of offline interaction with the specific effects of a return-to-office mandate.

In bringing workers back to office, employers risk losing something more valuable

2024-11-19T21:00:00.000Z
The allure of finishing “just one more task” can prevent employees from truly enjoying their surroundings, potentially leading to exhaustion instead of rejuvenation.

No time for a holiday? A ‘workation’ could be the answer

2024-10-27T01:00:00.000Z