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Life Awards 2025

The I Quit! Just Kidding Award goes to the return-to-office backlash that never materialised

Return-to-office mandates have been rolled out across the board, with companies such as Amazon and Grab requiring staff to be in office five days a week.
Return-to-office mandates have been rolled out across the board, with companies such as Amazon and Grab requiring staff to be in office five days a week.

The Usual Place Podcast

WFH vs WFO: Why are more companies making employees return to office?

What if working from home was a legal right?

The Australian state of Victoria is planning a new hybrid work law despite an angry business outcry.
The Australian state of Victoria is planning a new hybrid work law despite an angry business outcry.

NUS implements full work-from-office policy for all full-time staff

Since Sept 1, NUS staff from central administration units have resumed working on campus five days a week.
Since Sept 1, NUS staff from central administration units have resumed working on campus five days a week.

TBR (To Be Read): People are ordering books by weight or length for home decor, and that’s okay

The National Library's Big Book Giveaway, where queues stretched to three hours.
The National Library's Big Book Giveaway, where queues stretched to three hours.

Zoom's new office in Singapore's Marina Bay will showcase its latest innovations

Zoom employees will start working at the new office from Aug 25.
Zoom employees will start working at the new office from Aug 25.

Australia’s Victoria state seeks to enshrine work from home in law

Under the plan, workers would be entitled to work from home at least two days per week, if the job allows.
Under the plan, workers would be entitled to work from home at least two days per week, if the job allows.

The hottest new cafe is in someone’s living room

Ryan Nordheimer (left) is a 25-year old home cook in New York City who hosts gatherings with his own, tried-and-true recipes.
Ryan Nordheimer (left) is a 25-year old home cook in New York City who hosts gatherings with his own, tried-and-true recipes.

On-the-job learning upended by AI and hybrid work

The effect has been noted across professional industries, from auditors and law firms to the big investment banks.
The effect has been noted across professional industries, from auditors and law firms to the big investment banks.

Why work-from-home parents will score better in matrimonial disputes

When it comes to indirect contributions, the spouse who is the home maker is usually given more credits than the one who is working.
When it comes to indirect contributions, the spouse who is the home maker is usually given more credits than the one who is working.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.