Health Care's Reliance on Women Calls for Flexible Work Arrangements
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:27:31 -0700
During the economic downturn, the health care and social assistance sector experienced growth. With projected growth in the future, the health care sector may face skill deficits. Since 80 percent of the workforce is female, employees will require flexibility in the workplace to minimize work/family conflicts.
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New Workplace Pumping Protections in Health-Care Law
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:06:53 -0700
An provision in the new health-care reform law requires employers to provide space and break time, albeit unpaid, for nursing moms to pump at work.
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New S$12m fund for firms to improve safety at workplace
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 04:36:53 -0700
SINGAPORE : Companies can soon tap on a new fund to improve safety at the workplace. The Manpower Ministry has allocated S$12 million to help companies build capabilities in Workplace Safety and Health (WSH).
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