It was recently announced that NTUC has surpassed the 1 million mark for its members. In celebration, it has also launched a “Netflix-like” learning platform called the Learning eXperience Platform (LXP). Or the LXP, in short. The “Netflix of learning” – the LXP During NTUC’s Ordinary Delegates’ Conference held at the Resorts World Sentosa (RWS),…
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t been easy on anyone, especially not on freelancers and self-employed persons whose income streams have stalled. To show support for this group of workers, and at the same time, commending their perseverance and tenacity, NTUC Secretary-General Ng Chee Meng announced in a Facebook post on 11 November that the NTUC will…
During the Covid-19 pandemic, our bus drivers have met with a few challenges. First, they found themselves suddenly thrust at the frontlines as essential workers. Then, when a Covid outbreak happened at the bus interchanges, they were met with manpower shortage. On top of being worried about catching the virus, they had to put in…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much stress and anxiety among Singaporeans over the past two years — and the numbers show. 🙁 According to a recent study conducted by the Institute of Mental Health, 13% of over 1,000 participants reported ‘symptoms of anxiety or depression during the Covid-19 pandemic’. The same study also revealed that…
TL;DR The Joint NTUC-SNEF PME Taskforce released a recommendations report earlier on Wednesday (20 Oct) after consultation with more than 10,000 professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs), union leaders, and business leaders. So, what does the report tell us? In an online survey conducted in July 2021 on 1,000 mature PMEs (aged 40 – 60), the…
As Singapore is transitioning towards endemic living, the workforce is also preparing to return to workplace. Starting from 1 January 2022, employees who are vaccinated or have recovered from COVID-19 within 270 days, can return to the workplace, announced the Multi-Ministry Taskforce. This would also mean that the remaining employees who are will not be…
Recently, many content creators have welcomed the news of the Copyright Act which gives them more rights to their work. Even though freelancers are not protected under the Employment Act as they are not considered salaried employees, they still have various rights and protection. Here’s a simple list for easy reference! 1. Content creators can…
Every now and then, the topic of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), specifically the India-Singapore Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), would always get thrust into the spotlight. Many have tried to explain it, including Mothership and Professor Tommy Koh, who wrote an article for the Straits Times. However, it seems that people still get extremely fired…
Picture this – it’s a particular hot day, you’re hungry for some food and bubble tea but do not wish to head out. You whip out your phone and with a few taps, managed to order yourself a feast and can just Netflix and chill while waiting for it. We’ve all experienced the convenience of…
Anecdotes of “that foreigner who got my job” abound. But as we champion a Singaporean-first hiring approach, perhaps let’s not forget that more often than not, these foreigners are also our colleagues and friends. Every country facing economic lull will have voices questioning the presence of foreigners in the labour market. But unpopular opinion –…