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Flexible work arrangements can’t be for just well-paid professionals

Young workers in low-income, entry-level jobs often have to juggle family responsibilities and could use more help

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In the writers’ research study, much of the discussions around improving flexible work hours and workplace do not apply to many young people in entry level and low-income jobs.

In the writers’ research study, much of the discussions around improving flexible work hours and workplace do not apply to many young people in entry level and low-income jobs.

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Irene YH Ng, Tan Zhi Han, Nurul Fadiah Johari and Gerard Chung

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Shorter work week, longer parental leave, flexibility for new parents and caregivers – there is currently strong emphasis on flexi-work and work-life balance.

In Singapore,

a tripartite workgroup

has been formed to develop flexi-work arrangements (FWAs), including flexi-time, flexi-place and flexi-workload.

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