Need more flexibility at work? New guidelines might help you get it

Growing demands on our time and more responsibilities may mean that for many of us, the need for flexible working arrangements may be more pressing now than ever.

Last week, a new set of guidelines were released to help ensure that employers fairly consider such needs. Hong Yi Tay dived deeper into the types of arrangements available to find out what employers must now consider.

What types of flexible work arrangements would be most helpful to you? Tell me more at [email protected]

— Sue-Ann Cheow , Correspondent

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Younger Singaporeans financially prudent, but some buy things to be happy: IPS poll

The findings debunk some myths about reckless spending among younger people.

Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich

Companies, governments and investors need to understand members of this generation as they become more influential, says the writer.

Dating apps may have reached their peak with Gen Z. Here’s why

Negative experiences with dating apps have turned many towards slow-burn romance and spontaneous in-person introductions, according to a study.

In the e-mail version of HeadSTart newsletter:

• T-bill yields could stay above 3% and remain an investment option for cash and CPF funds: Analysts
• $35 million to be invested to help those in finance sector develop new green skills: MAS
• Fancy working part-time as AI’s tutor?
• AI will give humans ‘superpowers’

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