A decade ago, Food Panda, GrabFood and the likes did not exist and now they’re thriving essential businesses. Food delivery platforms in Singapore have seen a spike in rider signups following the start of Circuit Breaker, demand for food delivery is booming. Now, on the other end, have you ever wondered how it’s like being a…
Preschools nowadays are a nexus of learning opportunities, not just for preschoolers, but staff too. At a learning journey to Skool4Kidz’ flagship centre at Sengkang Riverside Park with e2i (Employment & Employability Institute), I learnt about the exciting partnerships both parties have embarked on to improve the quality of early childhood education. The flagship centre,…
With the Circuit Breaker forcing Singaporeans and businesses to go online, homegrown bakery Phoon Huat had to cancel all its in-store classes at its Sims Lane and The Star Vista studios. While its B2B business suffered when many of its foodservice customers cancelled their orders and dining-in was suspended, there was a surge in retail…
It’s increasingly hard to find reasons to cheer when one listens to the news these days. In the United States, the Covid-19 pandemic has sent the economy into a new recession and nearly cancelled out all of the employment gains of the last decade in mere months. In China, college graduates are facing their toughest…
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.