Tackling Workplace Harassments & Bullying When It Happens!
The video of a supervisor named as Alan scolding and slapping an intern in office went viral and shocked Singaporeans, prompting condemnation from union leaders who urged the authorities to thoroughly investigate the case and take action against the supervisor. Before this video, horrible tales of harassments and bullying at workplace in Singapore have often […]
Better Pay for Cleaners via Progressive Wage Model
Mr A has been my neighbour for more than a decade. He should be in his late 60s and stay together with his wife. I usually just smile and engage them with small talk when we meet at the lift. I have never seen anyone visit them before. But I try to avoid bringing up […]
Little India Riot – Learnings For A Better Singapore
On the late evening of 8th December 2013, Singapore experienced its 2nd post-independence riot in Little India. Given that peace has reigned in Singapore society for more than 40 years since the famous 1969 race riots, the incident shocked both Singaporeans and the international community. Negative stereotypes, xenophobic statements as well as comments on the response and […]
3 Reasons Why Managers Need Progressive Wage Model In Singapore
Singapore has recently emerged 3rd out of 122 countries in World Economic Forum’s Human Capital Index. Although Singapore has gotten a good score, deeper examination reveals telling signs of what has been neglected and offers learning opportunities for managers in today’s tight labour market. It also provided 3 Reasons Why Managers Need Progressive Wage Model In Singapore. What Is […]
Will Fair Consideration Framework Create Better Jobs?
1st August 2014 is an important date for all Singaporeans who are earning their keep in our small nation’s highly competitive labour market. Recently, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) that will be launched 1st August 2014, where firms that want to hire foreigners on Employment Pass (EP) will have to prove that they have given […]
5 Facts For Those Who Draw A Monthly Paycheck In Singapore
If you have been working in Singapore for a while, some of these information might not come as a surprise for you. But for those who are just joining the workforce after graduation or starting out work in Singapore as a foreign talent, these 5 interesting facts may offer you a glimpse of what to […]
