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The latest Conditions of Employment Survey
conducted by the Ministry of Manpower’s Research and Statistics Department,
shows that while flexible work arrangements in Singapore have increased in
recent years, they are still not widespread. |
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Paid family care leave is also largely confined to
certain industries and larger firms. There is therefore scope for employers to
do more to address the rising expectations of employees for more flexi-work
arrangements to better balance their work and personal cum family commitments. |
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The survey also reveals that against an improving
job market, the share of contingent employment in 2004 was unchanged from
2002. Meanwhile, the 5- day workweek continues to be the norm for full-time
employees in the private sector. |
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The trend towards employers having more annual
leave has stabilised in recent years. These are some of the findings from the
survey which covers 2,400 private sector firms with at least 25 employees. |
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The 41-page “Conditions of Employment, 2004”
report provides a snapshot of employment conditions such as work-week
patterns, annual leave entitlement and sickness absenteeism. |
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The report also examines the prevalence of
alternative employment practices, including flexible work arrangements and
contingent and shift work. It also discusses the extent to which employers are
providing pro-family benefits such as family care, maternity and paternity
leave. |
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For highlights of the findings, please refer to
the Annex. The full report is available online on the Manpower Research and
Statistics Department’s website at
http://www.mom.gov.sg/mrsd/publication. |
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Annex: Highlights of Survey findings |
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Source:
Ministry of Manpower Press Release 17 Jan
2005 |
Conditions of Employment 2004
