What’s on people’s minds
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 –…
The debate about having a Minimum Wage (MW) for lower wage workers has been ongoing for some time. Actually, not many people are aware that there has been a Progressive Wage Model (PWM) in place all this while. It is a wage ladder that creates wage increment for workers Although it sounds less exciting…
What does a fair and inclusive society, where no one gets left behind, look like? Dignity and appreciation for our lower-wage workers, and support for them to level up and progress. Truth be told, it’s easier said than done… The journey there requires a whole-of-society effort, with support from not just the government, but also…
In a ministerial statement last month, Minister Ong Ye Kung explained why free trade agreements are important to Singapore, and how they have helped Singaporeans reap significant benefits. The same goes for our openness to foreign talent. But, what do PMEs really think of globalisation? Workers of Singapore polled 500 PMEs and the results are as…
Recently, NTUC deputy secretary-general Chee Hong Tat shared the story of a Singaporean who had been asked by a HR practitioner during his interview what SAF was. This gives rise to the question if the job of HR practitioners in Singapore should be ringfenced for Singaporeans. Mr Chee pointed out that it would be imperative…
As work-from-home (WFH) arrangement continues to dominate working lives — especially those working in offices, care groups have observed spikes in calls seeking help regarding mental health. According to Straits Times, the Samaritans of Singapore (SOS)’s mental health helpline reported a 40% increase on 16th May 2021, the day Singapore officially entered Phase 2 (Heightened…
Retail workers account for 3% of the workforce in Singapore. That’s 107,931 workers in the retail industry, out of 3,597,700 employed persons in Singapore. Half of the 361 surveyed retail workers have reported a monthly income of less than $2,300 a month. Retail in Singapore can be split into a few different categories, accounting for…