What are the new guidelines?

Do young people prefer working from home?

Employees lose out if they request flexi-work?

Are the guidelines mandatory?

Will business be affected with flexi-work?

Is flexi-work here to stay?

Are you ready for the future of work?

Singapore's new guidelines on flexible work arrangements require employers to establish a process for employee requests. It’s not just about ditching the commute, it's also about flexi-time and even sharing your job. But are these changes a way forward for better work-life balance, or a career risk?

Claressa Monteiro dives into the complexities of flexi-work in Singapore, with Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general, Maureen Wee, HR head, SPH Media and Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair.

Highlights of the conversation:

02:39 What are the new guidelines?

06:28 Do young people prefer working from home?

10:54 Will employees lose out if they request flexi-work?

12:37 Are the guidelines mandatory?

15:09 Will business be affected with flexi-work?

17:14 Is flexi-work here to stay?

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Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu, and engineered by Chai Pei Chieh.

With Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTUC U Women and Family director, Member of Parliament; Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair; and Maureen Wee, head of human resources, SPH Media

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Are you ready for the future of work?
Singapore's new guidelines on flexible work arrangements require employers to establish a process for employee requests. It&rsquo;s not just about ditching the commute, it's also about flexi-time and even sharing your job. But are these changes a way forward for better work-life balance, or a career risk?
Claressa Monteiro dives into the complexities of flexi-work in Singapore, with Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general, Maureen Wee, HR head, SPH Media and Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair.
Highlights of the conversation:
02:39 What are the new guidelines?
06:28 Do young people prefer working from home?
10:54 Will employees lose out if they request flexi-work?
12:37 Are the guidelines mandatory?
15:09 Will business be affected with flexi-work?
17:14 Is flexi-work here to stay?
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Now, we want to hear from you! Send us your questions, thoughts, story ideas, and feedback to <a href="mailto:btpodcasts@sph.com.sg">btpodcasts@sph.com.sg</a>. We&rsquo;ll look into it for future episodes.
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Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu, and engineered by Chai Pei Chieh.
With Yeo Wan Ling, NTUC assistant secretary-general and NTUC U Women and Family director, Member of Parliament; Ethan Ang, co-founder and CEO of NodeFlair; and Maureen Wee, head of human resources, SPH Media
A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media
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YouTube Music: <a href="http://bt.sg/lensyt">bt.sg/lensyt</a>
Website: <a href="http://bt.sg/lenson">bt.sg/lenson</a>
Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party&rsquo;s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.&nbsp;
Discover more BT podcast series:
BT Money Hacks at: <a href="https://bt.sg/btmoneyhacks">bt.sg/btmoneyhacks</a>
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BT Podcasts at: <a href="https://bt.sg/podcasts">bt.sg/podcasts</a>
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Catch up on the biggest news from around the world at the start of every business day with Lens on Daily. In Lens on Singapore, we take a monthly big picture look at current affairs, societal issues and government policies.

Podcaster: BT Podcasts

The Business Times, SPH Media.

Catch up on the biggest news from around the world at the start of every business day with Lens on Daily. In Lens on Singapore, we take a monthly big picture look at current affairs, societal issues and government policies.
Podcaster: BT Podcasts
The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Lens on Daily from The Business Times is a micro podcast to catch you up on the biggest news at the start of every business day. Lens on Singapore is a monthly big picture feature on current affairs, societal issues and government policies.

Podcaster: BT Podcasts

Produced by: The Business Times, SPH Media 

Lens on Daily from The Business Times is a micro podcast to catch you up on the biggest news at the start of every business day. Lens on Singapore is a monthly big picture feature on current affairs, societal issues and government policies.
Podcaster: BT Podcasts
Produced by: The Business Times, SPH Media

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