Flexible Work Arrangements Requests: How They Actually Work? [W&S 103 ft National Trades Union Congress (NTUC)]

Looking to navigate the future of work? We dive into flexible work arrangements with special guest Member of Parliament, Yeo Wan Ling, who also represents the National Trade Union Congress (NTUC).

Episode highlights:

• The three types of flexible work arrangements you need to know about
• Why the 40+ workforce has different preferences than younger employees
• Real success stories, including a hospital that implemented 70 different types of flexible arrangements
• How the new FWAR (Flexible Work Arrangement Requests) guidelines actually work
• Practical solutions for both employers and employees

MP Yeo Wan Ling brings unique insights as the co-chair of the Tripartite group for flexible work arrangements and shares her experience from both policy-making and business perspectives.

Whether you're an employer looking to retain talent or an employee seeking better work-life balance, this episode offers practical insights into making flexible work arrangements a win-win for everyone involved.

What We Discuss:

• 07:39 How does National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) view companies mandating full office returns?
• 10:22 Has the shift to Tripartite Guidelines made a difference?
• 13:05 What support exists for unfairly denied FWA requests?
• 15:56 Who gets priority in flexible work arrangements?
• 22:13 Does National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) address fairness concerns for employees without caregiving duties?
• 31:47 What percentage of men use flexible work arrangements for caregiving?
• 40:41 Do flexible work arrangements requests risk layoffs?

Episode Resources:

• Spotify
• YouTube
• Apple podcast

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