Desire for flexi-work not surprising and firms are willing to offer the option

Flexible arrangements are now the preferred way of working, according to findings by the Institute of Policy Studies. ST PHOTO: DESMOND FOO
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SINGAPORE - It is not surprising that people want flexible working arrangements to continue, and companies are prepared to offer that option as the new normal.

Flexible arrangements are the preferred way of working as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and Singapore workers would like employers to listen, communicate and adjust new work arrangements to suit their preferences, according to a paper released by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) on Monday (April 25).

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