bigdanbeam Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, Since u r here said: Parliament: 4-day work week among ideas to improve work-life balance here Employers have already grudgingly reduced 5.5 days to 5 days, and now further reduce to 4 days? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 1 hour ago, bigdanbeam said: Employers have already grudgingly reduced 5.5 days to 5 days, and now further reduce to 4 days? LOL Not difficult, just stretch the working hours per day, when it is 5.5 days, each day is 8 hours and 4 hours on Saturday. When change to 5 days, each day is 9 hours work. So when come to 4 day week, each day is 11 hours work. The working day can be shorten but the working hours will be extended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 7, 2020 Report Share Posted June 7, 2020 (edited) stabilized so he said... Edited June 7, 2020 by single42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Yesterday PM Lee talk is not about covid19 is more to the coming election vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) . Edited June 8, 2020 by cutejack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonelyglobe Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Yesterday PM Lee talk is not about covid19 is more to the coming election vote. It is reasonable for a country leader to come out and talk but dont need a bunch of them to take turn and talk, these 4G leaders GG liao.....anyway who want to listen to someone who have failed to do a good job? Can the useless media also invite opposition leader to appear on TV, we wold like to listen to their view as well since they cannot hold election rally now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life9157 Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 21 minutes ago, Since u r here said: it is obv political o the elites loh, anyway: only two community case. wow! can expect soon, anouncement to open phase 2 next week. wansui PAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Phase 2 will likely be on 30 june Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Do you think we can still get to WFH 😍 during Phase 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Guest Guest said: Do you think we can still get to WFH 😍 during Phase 2? Whether get to WFH or not, i think no need to see if it is phase 1 or 2 or even 3, it is up to the company bosses who make the decision. You see even in phase 1, govt said WFH as much as possible but there are still many companies asked their employees to go back office to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 5:53 PM, Since u r here said: This idea was exactly carried out by nz! Jacinda (shared before too) https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/4-day-work-week-among-ideas-to-improve-work-life-balance-here?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1591403670&utm_source=whatsapp&utm_medium=social-media&utm_campaign=addtoany Parliament: 4-day work week among ideas to improve work-life balance here "I propose moving away from the traditional five-day work week to a four-day work week with the option of working from home on the fifth day, and even having a flexi-hours work model," said Mr Irshad. Work week become 4 day? Even WFH companies also have problem supporting, how would 4-day work week possible? Even it is passed as mandatory law, i think many companies would ask employees to work 12 hours per day to make up the 4-day work week. if not bosses would tell you, how to finish all their work with shorten work week but work hours remain the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Phase 2 will likely be on 30 june 5 hours ago, Life9157 said: only two community case. wow! can expect soon, anouncement to open phase 2 next week. wansui PAP Phase 2 must come fast, if not how to have election? Ways to bring down new cases is to stop testing so much. Don't test means no new case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Since u r here said: It is 4+1 from home=5 and alot of co.s prac wfh, it wasnt only covid then there r such policies Really? Many companies practicing 1 day WFH and 4 day WFO all the while even there is no covid? Don't think it is a common practice. Same like i do heard some companies practice work-life-balance, that they allowed employees to go off early on Fri, but only a very small numbers of companies have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Most companies would act blur and would not give more than what the employment act stipulates and when it is not in favour from the point of company. Unless it is a mandatory law passed down from MOM, then companies have no choice but to follow. For policies like 1 day WFH, allowing employees to go off early on certain days and flexible start work timing etc, i do not think many companies would practice it. Most companies work policy here is old school type of management. Everyone must come to office to work at mandatory time period and days. If you want work life balance etc, simply apply your AL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 Sad but true ... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 4 minutes ago, Since u r here said: .They prac work from home eg once in a week or fortnight u may just work from home, my prev co.s do n they r not even mncs of cos retailers, f&b cannot possible work from their own home, unless it is accountancy, admin, hr, mktg You have bosses who have new era thinking and managing style. If you have old thinking and calculative bosses, they would never approve such policies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 22 minutes ago, Since u r here said: Oh ok, but gd to discuss all hr, trends, wfh policies of the future, bosses and pdtvy debates... etc topics at : some co. Also dont even have to submit mcs, just dont need to come if unwell.... hence alot of applicatn of leaves etc doesnt apply anymore (such trends were carried out nt just recent years, i thk more than 8yrs ago) Companies confirmed would not support this, cause many employees surely will take advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 8, 2020 Report Share Posted June 8, 2020 36 minutes ago, Guest guest said: You have bosses who have new era thinking and managing style. If you have old thinking and calculative bosses, they would never approve such policies. Firms like Microsoft have shown that a 4-day work week can increase productivity by up to 40%, said an MP in Parliament Don’t think the old thinking bosses will buy into above ... maybe some HR people also ... haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 12 hours ago, Guest guest said: Most companies would act blur and would not give more than what the employment act stipulates and when it is not in favour from the point of company. Unless it is a mandatory law passed down from MOM, then companies have no choice but to follow. For policies like 1 day WFH, allowing employees to go off early on certain days and flexible start work timing etc, i do not think many companies would practice it. Most companies work policy here is old school type of management. Everyone must come to office to work at mandatory time period and days. If you want work life balance etc, simply apply your AL. Very sadd but true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrugs Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 On 6/8/2020 at 1:41 AM, Since u r here said: hahaha i wanted to post this.. what did u think about her points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 4 hours ago, begleitung said: Very sadd but true Maybe because MOM is not doing their work well? That's why companies can anyhow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrugs Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, Since u r here said: it is not as terrifying as She thought (overly too timd is not a gd thing) but to some extent, if CC staff need to be tested bfore operations, hence pp will qn why didnt they tested MOE school teachers (pri and above) - i did raise the point earlier (NOT now) However, sch reopend not in full force, only divided by upper level v lower........ i believe in fwd looking, not after it happened then start crying, neither do i like anyone /party who make noise after that yeah she is a bit fear mongering. but i do wonder what happened to the 50 children who were infected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 the fear of the unknown can be quite unsettling, esp to parents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 So no announcement this weekend then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
begleitung Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Announcement and more websites Or online news from u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutejack Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Quiet cute n beng look. How i wish..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 https://sg.news.yahoo.com/every-singaporean-who-needs-covid-19-vaccine-will-get-it-at-an-affordable-price-lawrence-wong-114134099.html SINGAPORE — The government will ensure that every Singaporean who requires the COVID-19 vaccine can purchase it affordably, said National Development Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday (9 June). “If and when a vaccine becomes available, we will make sure that every Singaporean who needs it gets it, and at an affordable price,” assured Wong, who is also co-chair of Singapore’s COVID-19 multi-taskforce, in a 15-minute speech televised on regional broadcaster CNA. “The good news is that there is a massive global effort to develop a vaccine. And Singapore is working on this too,” he added, referring to Singapore’s existing pharmaceutical industry and research capabilities in biomedical science. The Economic Development Board is also discussing with pharmaceutical companies to manufacture vaccines in Singapore, said Wong. At the same time, clinicians and researchers around the world, including teams from Singapore, are working hard to develop drugs and other therapies to reduce the severity of the disease, he added. But Wong noted that drug and vaccine development is “very challenging work” with “no guarantee that the drugs currently undergoing clinical trials will be effective”. “Despite the intensive international efforts, it will take a long time for any vaccine to be ready and available for mass distribution,” he said. The World Health Organisation revealed in its most recent update on global vaccine development projects, published last Tuesday, at least 133 vaccines are currently being tested around the world. Experts globally have estimated that a vaccine would be ready in one year to 18 months. “So we have to be realistic and gird ourselves for more challenging times. It is not likely that the virus will go away. Our population will be vulnerable for a long time, in a world where COVID-19 is all around us,” he added. Wong’s delivery is the second in a series of national speeches by cabinet ministers, followed by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong’s last Sunday. Senior Minister Teo Chee Hean’s speech is slated to be broadcast on Thursday. Every aspect of society must adapt to new norm In his speech on “Living with COVID-19”, Wong also stressed that society in Singapore will need to adapt to the virus and learn to live with it long-term with everyone – government, businesses, and individuals – doing their part. “What’s critical is people’s behaviour and mindsets. We must stay disciplined and vigilant, and not let our guard down. We must practise social responsibility in upholding good personal hygiene and safe distancing measures – wash our hands regularly, wear a mask wherever we go, avoid big gatherings and crowded places, and see a doctor immediately when we are sick,” he said. These actions will enable Singapore to have a safe and sustainable reopening, as seen in countries like Denmark and New Zealand, Wong noted. “Conversely, if we are lax in our personal precautions, new cases, and new clusters will multiply quickly, and despite our best efforts to test and trace, we might end up in another circuit breaker down the road,” he added. Changes must also be incorporated in our daily lives, including in the work environment, and making work arrangements flexible through staggered working hours, working from home and split team arrangements. “Our urban plans will need to cater to these new demands. Office and building designs will also have to change, given what we now know about the risks of transmission in enclosed spaces,” Wong added. Among the changes include improving ventilation and air filtering inside buildings as well as making features such as contactless fittings, automatic doors, hand sanitiser, and temperature monitoring stations as “part of the norm”. Companies will also have to find new and safer ways to deliver their products and services, he said. “Many are already embracing digital solutions. Some will need to change their business practices to adapt to the new environment,” noted Wong. “And I am happy that wet market stallholders and hawkers are now using digital payments more, and online platforms to reach new customers.” The construction sector here, described by Wong as “a key vulnerability in this pandemic”, will need to “institute new safeguards at worksites, and continue its push for automation and productivity, in order to reduce its reliance on migrant workers”. Workers in construction – local and foreign – will have to be tested regularly and comprehensively, he added. “We will also need to review and improve living arrangements for migrant workers. The present dormitories are in fact the outcome of improvements made over the past decade. But despite this, and the precautions we took, we still had major outbreaks in the dormitories,” said Wong. “We will tighten the safeguards and build new dormitories designed to be more resilient against infection risks.” To date, over 36,000 of Singapore’s 38,514 COVID-19 cases are foreign workers living in dorms. Some 400,000 workers living in such dorms here. But Wong stressed that the risk of an infectious disease outbreak “will always be there”, due to the large number of workers living together and sharing communal facilities as well as other communal living spaces, including nursing homes and cruise ships. “Ultimately, re-opening our economy and society does not mean going back to the status quo ante. I know many are looking forward to resume your favourite activities or to get back to your usual routines,” he said. “But this is not the time for big celebrations or parties. We will all need to adjust our expectations, lifestyles and norms.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Looks like we still got (some slightest) chance to WFH hor ... according to Minister Mr. Lawrence Wong's speech ... after Phases 1, 2 and 3 .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanbeam Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 7 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: Looks like we still got (some slightest) chance to WFH hor ... according to Minister Mr. Lawrence Wong's speech ... after Phases 1, 2 and 3 .... As long as it is not mandated, you will be at your employer's mercy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 9, 2020 Report Share Posted June 9, 2020 Sad but true ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practease Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 10 hours ago, Since u r here said: Wow!!! She is only 42?!?! She dresses and moves like she is in her 60's or at least late 50's... No wonder she is such an angry and spiteful person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practease Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Since u r here said: Aiyo, some “grow” faster mah anyway dont judge her on personal matters charge her on official reasons she is getting her desserts now Yes, agree to that. Her actions are really uncalled for. Regardless how bad her day went or personal situation is, frontline staff are not there to be personal punching bags. They too have their own problems in life, and as long as they are doing their work the way they should be, they shouldn't be abused in any regard. Being in the service line is really a challenge because you deal with people day in and out and at all times. Out of 90% or normal regular people you meet in a day, that 10% of nasty ones could really destroy your spirit if you are not conditioned or adapt to handling the situation. Edited June 10, 2020 by practease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OMG Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Wah Lawrence Wrong pic, grew so old after this covid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 31 minutes ago, Guest OMG said: Wah Lawrence Wrong pic, grew so old after this covid. High stress job. But if he is successful, believe he will soon be promoted ... replacing other minister in some key position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OMG Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 22 minutes ago, Guest Guest said: High stress job. But if he is successful, believe he will soon be promoted ... replacing other minister in some key position. So shocking, almost didn’t recognise him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practease Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 https://mothership.sg/2020/06/singapore-covid-19-treatment-trial/?fbclid=IwAR2JtKbUpbKcFMkrJlO_2EeafvBIeQVYDjM9UKyd2zpEv8Q1sHSvM1WLyhM Interesting. I thought the vaccine would come first, but now Singapore is looking at a cure? Wow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, practease said: https://mothership.sg/2020/06/singapore-covid-19-treatment-trial/?fbclid=IwAR2JtKbUpbKcFMkrJlO_2EeafvBIeQVYDjM9UKyd2zpEv8Q1sHSvM1WLyhM Interesting. I thought the vaccine would come first, but now Singapore is looking at a cure? Wow.... Does everyone knows that NUH, they have a very special dept, in charge of recruiting healthy patients to do drug test on them.. basically "human lab rats" and these "lab rats" are paid extremely high but everything has to be hush hush.. all these "lab rats" have to sign a non disclosure letter before they are allowed into the premises to be tested. And basically they are residing in the hospital premises like as if it is a chalet holiday. right now, whatever they are doing, it's trial & error, as what LAWRENCE WONG already claimed.. vaccine will not be ready that soon.. even certain country's scientists are claiming that they are only 80% confident on the vaccine they're working on.. but it's not 100% really to be rolled out till proven otherwise. And based on WHO, they said, there's no cure / vaccine against COVID19 at this present moment. Edited June 10, 2020 by single42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvhandle Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) all pharmaceutical firms will still have to test new drugs on humans eventually , prelim round is on animals first. https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/singapore-begin-first-human-trial-next-week-potential-covid-19-treatment?fbclid=IwAR2sBylQF5ho1Bn9l-gi2i9rYVy-pQfsFE5dULm-l6lzvPHlJLLylrC7maU Edited June 10, 2020 by luvhandle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 Yes phase 2 likely to be open in 30 june regardless of high figure.Gov already say we have to live with the virus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Guest Guest said: Yes phase 2 likely to be open in 30 june regardless of high figure.Gov already say we have to live with the virus. So they have to announce latest by next week if phase 2 is end of Jun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hmmm Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/5500-migrant-workers-from-40-dorms-approved-to-resume-work-here will all hell finally break lose ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate69 Posted June 10, 2020 Report Share Posted June 10, 2020 yes but election more impt to the govt zzzz fab 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 The measures have to be lifted more and soon, if not how to hold coming F1 in 3 months time? Never hear them cancel this year F1. Also many wedding banquet is delay and postpone, many couples are waiting to hold their wedding banquet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Zoom wedding guests still must give ang pow meh (pay now)? Guests no need to pay ang pow of $150-$250 (imagine for ONE dinner!)? Wedding couple happy (maybe their parents not happy), guests for sure will be very happy ... save $$$$!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdanbeam Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Since u r here said: Finally, we copying methods used by thailand!! India or singapore? Or india = singapore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
single42 Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 fell asleep while listening to TCH's speech Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, single42 said: fell asleep while listening to TCH's speech What he says? I don't even bother to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I change channel . The talk was very long winded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pointless Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 what's the point of these talks the last two days? first from lhl, next from lawrence, and from tch. any one any prediction of what's going to happen next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pointless Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 what are you talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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