It’s good to read that “9 in 10 want to continue working from home (WFH)” (ST 24 May). While many see working from home becoming the new norm, the current mode of WFH may not be ideal for all – employees, managers, or organisations. Each individual has his/her own style of working One may work…
The Circuit Breaker is finally over! As we move into Phase 1 of post-Circuit Breaker, here’s a look back at five touching tweets that show how different people in Singapore have shown care and concern for one another. 1. An Indian restaurant sends hot snacks to hospital staff for free for a month According to…
NTUC Labour MP Patrick Tay Teck Guan (assistant secretary-general of NTUC and an MP for West Coast GRC) highlighted that companies going through rough patches may use unfair practices to reduce work hours or even to get rid of workers. Here are some unfair workplace practices he highlighted in a Straits Times article. Cutting salaries and changing…
In the past, migrant workers didn’t live in large-scale dormitories (they didn’t exist yet!), so what’s the history of our nation that led them to live in dormitories? Why do people care? Over the last month, the number of Covid-19 cases in migrant worker dormitories has been increasing. This has fueled questions why the government…
As we continue working from home or exploring career options during the extended Circuit Breaker until 1 June, here is a list of free online talks for workers in May that explores a wide range of topics from jobs to current affairs. On social enterprises, jobs, and being more resilient Topic: Richardo Chua (Adrenalin Group)…
Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong addressed concerns about jobs and livelihoods during his May Day Rally 2020 speech online. Here are 11 positive takeaways workers should take comfort in.
While various groups and communities are hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, healthcare workers are especially vulnerable to mental health issues as day-in and day-out they deal with sick patients and their anxious families. Organisations have come together to support healthcare workers with free mental health platforms and help them get through this trying period….
Training workers and saving jobs amid the Covid-19 outbreak is top of mind for both individuals and employers. However, with the recent ‘circuit breaker’ restrictions limiting in-person training initiatives, how can workers continue learning virtually during the pandemic to be prepared for new jobs? How adult learning helps workers find new jobs during Covid-19 Recently,…
A 41-year-old, Patrick, lost his job due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Jobless, homeless, desperate due to Covid-19 He couldn’t afford a place to stay and thought of ending his life, or committing a crime so he could end up in jail with at least a roof over his head. On Good Friday, Patrick wandered into…
The thoughts below were contributed by an anonymous Singaporean who has been helping migrant workers in Singapore, in both an NGO and now a bank. Photos have been inserted by the editor for context. I don’t often write long posts nor express strong opinions, but having had the privilege to serve Migrant Workers (MWs) in…