Workplace diversity

Employee resource groups provide a safe space where under-represented workers can connect within an otherwise homogenous workforce. But, firms in the US seem to be scaling back such initiatives in the face of economic headwinds and a conservative backlash.

Latest victim of diversity backlash – your workplace affinity group

THE call goes out routinely to America’s rainbow workforce – to employees who are Black, Hispanic, Asian, indigenous, women, LGBTQ+.

Ideas for unemployment support, aid for older and younger workers, freelancers, lower-wage workers and workers with disabilities were suggested by MPs.

Singapore

SINGAPORE BUDGET 2024

MPs suggest tweaks, raise questions about labour policies for various worker groups in Budget debate

FROM mid-career upskilling to enhanced wage top-ups for the lower-income, Members of Parliament had ideas for varied groups of workers in the second day of the Budget debate on Tuesday (Feb 27).

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