Record closure of private schools, but world renowned ones too?
I refer to the article “Private school closures in Singapore hit record high last year” (Straits Times, Feb 9). Record no. of private schools closed…
Turning up for work when crew feel unwell … poses a risk … to passengers?
SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system I refer to the article “SIA reassures cabin crew on medical leave system” (Straits Times, Feb 9)….
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”…