Singapore government is currently reviewing whether it should modify its stance on working from home, which is now the default arrangement for all workers unless there is a demonstrable need for them to work at their company’s premises. Education Minister Lawrence Wong, who co-chairs the ministerial task force handling Singapore’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, […]Continue reading

How often do you find yourself taking a quick break – break from work that is too short to leave the desk or get any real work done, but too long to just sit there? You might find yourself browsing Facebook or Twitter during these quick moments – which is quite unproductive.  If you are […]Continue reading

The human resources department should be the most humane department in a company. Don’t you think so?  Well, according to Zety’s research, the idea of humanity in HR is actually missing. Interviewing around 1,000 American workers, the research revealed that nearly 7 in 10 respondents said they do not believe HR people. Among the respondents, […]Continue reading

The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) has approved RM8.97 billion under the wage subsidy programme as of July 24, 2020 benefiting over 2.58 million workers, says Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. He said the wage subsidy scheme has been able to help employers and workers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. “SOCSO has also uploaded the names of employers who have […]Continue reading

Safety, health, welfare and improved working conditions are prerequisites for employee wellbeing as it can impact work relationships. Good work relationship, that goes beyond the lives of employees and their families, could ultimately affect businesses, economies and nations. That said, it is vital for business leaders to make safety, health, welfare, and good working conditions […]Continue reading

The world of work has experienced changes since Coronavirus spread globally and lockdown orders were enacted. Remote work becomes primary and employers must follow emergency measures from the governments. Even after the state of emergency has been lifted, many employees are unable to return to work normally like before the pandemic hit. That being said, […]Continue reading

Current global economic slowdown due to Coronavirus pandemic has made people feel reluctant to talk about salary with their employers. This trend can be seen as recent survey found that tech employees are less likely to negotiate salary during the COVID-19 pandemic than during normal times. According to a survey conducted by Blind, tech employees […]Continue reading

Remote work is no longer viewed as a benefit or a reward only a select few can enjoy – it has now become a necessity for businesses to thrive. A survey by AND CO and Remote Year found that remote work might rival inhouse work with 55 percent of respondents saying they worked remotely 100 […]Continue reading

Perks at work have become a source of pride differentiator for companies vying for top talent. Stocked fridges, catered meals, on-site fitness facilities, laundry services and complimentary transportation are just a handful of popular perks companies offer. But according to research by ServiceNow, thriving companies are those that have an effective strategy to build an […]Continue reading

Digital health solutions are seeing a spike in demand and are now considered a necessity for the workforce as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep and resurge across the world. As employers look at the new shape of work, they are also keenly aware of providing health and wellness benefits to employees to ensure continued […]Continue reading