Work-Life Balance

As childcare leave expands, the ‘S’ in ESG must reflect family support

2026-10-28T04:30:00.000Z
Workers who reported 16 or more unpaid hours are more likely to be fully engaged in their jobs, the survery indicated.

Nearly half of Singapore workers put in at least six unpaid hours a week: survey

2026-10-20T00:41:44.000Z
Workers using their consumer buying power as leverage for better protection of labour rights pose a new challenge to Beijing.

With national holidays approaching, Chinese workers demand a proper break

2026-09-29T03:36:15.000Z
Opposition and crossbench politicians narrowly voted to refer the bill to a parliamentary committee for further examination. 

World-first Australian work from home laws face uncertain future

2026-09-11T03:39:45.000Z
The travails of the modern worker start even before university, with the new norm of securing internships to score brownie points for a permanent position at a company.
THE BROAD VIEW

The modern worker in trouble

2026-05-08T23:00:00.000Z
We must ask whether our system makes having children a viable choice, says the writer.
THE BROAD VIEW

Want to solve Singapore’s fertility problem? Start by rethinking caregiving at work

2026-05-01T23:00:00.000Z
Planning begins with honestly answering the question: What kind of lifestyle do I want to have?
SWITCHING LANES

Start planning your life, not just retirement

2026-03-20T23:00:00.000Z
In an era of longevity and shifting work norms, the question is no longer how to stop working - but how to start living differently.
SWITCHING LANES

Retirement isn’t a finale – it’s a strategic pivot

2026-02-20T23:00:00.000Z
Decision fatigue, emotional exhaustion and disengagement are frequent companions to senior roles, says the writer.

Boundary-led leadership: Why saying ‘no’ is a strategic advantage

2025-12-31T23:00:00.000Z
People ride their bikes down the street in Dokkum, the Netherlands. It has become increasingly common for full-time workers in the country to compress their hours into four days rather than spread them over five.
THE BOTTOM LINE

The Dutch are quietly shifting towards a four-day work week

2025-08-26T12:00:00.000Z