Nullius in verba (Latin for “on the word of no one”)?
In the thousands of articles that I have written – I don’t remember ever recommending a book. So, this is a first for me! I…
Job growth forecast: 25,000 to 40,000 – 0 to S’poreans?
Annual job growth of 25,000 to 40,000 I refer to the article “Annual job growth of 25,000 to 40,000 for next three to five years:…
Cleaner’s pay in US – 6 times more than S’pore’s, 3 times more than management executive?
I refer to the article “San Francisco janitor who earned S$380k in a year caught hiding in closet during work hours” (Straits Times, Feb 8)….
Only 5% of wrongful dismissal appeals compensated?
Surbana chided for public labelling laid-off workers I refer to the article “Surbana chided for publicly labelling laid-off workers as poor performers” (Straits Times, Feb…
Water: S’pore cost 10 times more than Hong Kong?
Price of water will go up I refer to the articles “Price of water will go up to ensure sustainable supply” and “Water users worried…
As the cock crows – all the labour cobwebs come to roost?
Some cabin crew unhappy over medical leave system I refer to the article “Some SIA cabin crew unhappy over medical leave system” (Straits Times, Feb…
Only 1% of 4,500 employers who didn’t pay workers were charged?
158 employers convicted in the last 3 years for not paying workers I refer to the article “Parliament: 158 employers convicted in the last three…
More or less S’poreans sought training: “Mathematically” speaking?
More S’poreans sought training in 2016 I refer to the article “More Singaporeans sought training in 2016, but mindset change still needed, says SkillsFuture chief”…
Why more or less remain homeless?
Where the displaced (homeless) see refuge I refer to the article “Where the displaced seek refuge” (2 full pages about the homeless – Sunday Times,…
Rule of law: What others say?
I refer to the article “Staying calm, collected is Singapore’s approach to navigating turbulent environment: Chan Chun Sing” (Channel NewsAsia, Feb 4). It states that…