These are articles that I wrote for mainstream media
Why do sick people insist on going to work?
Have you heard of the sick leave bonus? Itās an incentive that some companies offer to employees who never take a sick day. Never mind that sick leave is an entitlement under the Employment Act. Never mind that a sick employee mightā¦
Should you take time off for leisure during working hours?
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a group of Hang Seng Bank management trainees in Hong Kong skipped out on working from home to go hiking, posting photos on Instagram tagged ābest WFH activityā. The bank managementā¦
Fathering is so much more than being there the first four weeks of a baby’s life
During the Budget 2023 speech, Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announcedĀ paid paternity leaveĀ would be doubled from two weeks to four weeks. This move is part of Singapore’s efforts to encourage father involvement in child-rearing and work-life balance for families.ā¦
After all this talk about flexible work, why are employers insisting on returning to the office full-time?
You may have seen this running joke on the Internet about how tone-deaf companies can be regarding employee well-being. Company: Weād like to promote mental health in the workplace. Employees: How about hiring more people so we feel less pressuredā¦
Instead of quiet quitting, you should be career cushioning
In late 2021, I becameĀ self-employed, providing content writing andĀ marketing servicesĀ to HR tech companies. It started well with more retainers than I could handle. On top of that, my ad-hoc commissioned work provided some side income. But in the middle ofā¦
