Flexible working

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

While the overall sentiment leans towards optimism, concerns persist, and readiness is not uniform across all sectors

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

But an MP’s proposal to make employers justify terminations is unlikely to be taken up, as it would impose a significant burden

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

Clearer frameworks and open dialogue can help businesses turn flexibility into wins, say experts

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?

How will Singapore’s new flexi-work guidelines reshape the workplace? A union leader, a headhunter and an HR head share their takes.

Pay increments may be preferred, but alternatives such as flexible work arrangements aren't bad options either.
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Alternatives to pay rises becoming increasingly viable 

A large percentage of Singaporeans say a sense of meaning in their careers is important

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

In today’s labour market, employers have indisputable power to bring employees back to office. But should they?

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

A mix of work and vacation can be appealing to both employees and companies, but there are challenges too

McKinsey has found in its own research that flexible work arrangements have been especially valued by working women.

McKinsey weighs asking staff to come to office more often

MCKINSEY & Co is considering upping the amount of days it expects staffers across North America to spend in the office each week as the consultancy joins a raft of large firms looking to limit remote ...