Flexible working

THE BROAD VIEW

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

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

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

(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

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?

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 

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

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