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Flexible work arrangements

Resuming work when the kids sleep is a norm after starting a family

For many dual‑income households, this is not an exception but a regular rhythm of daily life.
For many dual‑income households, this is not an exception but a regular rhythm of daily life.

Back to office? Singapore workers want free lunch, flexiwork, subsidised commutes: Polls

Discounts and local partnerships, health services and wellbeing and sport amenities ranked in the top five valued workplace perks.
Discounts and local partnerships, health services and wellbeing and sport amenities ranked in the top five valued workplace perks.

The real fix for working mothers isn’t flexible work

Mothers don’t need so-called flexible work schedules, but plain old boundaries, says the writer.
Mothers don’t need so-called flexible work schedules, but plain old boundaries, says the writer.

68% of S’pore youth open to changing jobs: SUSS study

Financial gain and job stability ranked as the top two priorities of youth in Singapore, according to the study.
Financial gain and job stability ranked as the top two priorities of youth in Singapore, according to the study.

Why is flexibility becoming a dirty word in the office?

ssrto - When companies do not have clearly defined metrics to measure employee productivity, supervisors can apply their own heuristics on what it looks like, including physical presence in the office. 


Credit: Unsplash
ssrto - When companies do not have clearly defined metrics to measure employee productivity, supervisors can apply their own heuristics on what it looks like, including physical presence in the office. 


Credit: Unsplash

Managing costs among areas PAP Women’s Wing is looking at to encourage more to start families

Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Sim Ann said the PAP Women’s Wing will identify and understand people’s specific cost concerns.
Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs Sim Ann said the PAP Women’s Wing will identify and understand people’s specific cost concerns.

Why is it so hard to ‘switch off’ from work?

Rest can look different for different people.
Rest can look different for different people.

With late-night calls, even bedtime isn’t safe from work

A study found anticipating an email in the evening and at the weekends created anxiety, regardless of how long workers spent reading or replying to them.
A study found anticipating an email in the evening and at the weekends created anxiety, regardless of how long workers spent reading or replying to them.

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