Remote working

THE BOTTOM LINE

What if remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring?

The entire shape of Ukraine's economy has changed rapidly, as sectors such as defence have expanded and others like tourism have contracted.

The secret to Ukraine’s remarkably resilient labour market

The preservation of hybrid work options will help to mitigate rush-hour public transport crowds.
THINKING ALOUD

Company-level gains aside, work-from-home options reduce strain on public infrastructure too

Firms which insist on staff being in the office five days a week won better ratings from their employees on “agility” but scored worse on other measures such as supportiveness and quality of leadership.
THE BROAD VIEW

Does working from home kill company culture?

The fundamental shift towards remote work is not only a change in how we work, but also how we live and how and where we travel.
THE BROAD VIEW

A collaborative approach towards the future of work

The writer expects more companies to announce returns to the office, even as the majority quietly shrink their office footprints or continue to embrace hybrid arrangements.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Don’t believe the hype on these three workplace trends

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?

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

A majority of employees believe there would be negative repercussions if they failed to respond to work after hours.
WORK-LIFE BALANCE

‘I want my life back!’: 80% of Singapore workers long to disengage after official hours

The firm told staff and partners on Thursday (Sep 5) that they should spend at least three days a week in the office or with clients, up from two or three days previously.

Big Four accounting firm PwC UK orders staff back to the office