On 28 March 2022 the Government released the first White Paper on Singapore Women’s Development, that outlines concrete actions to take collectively towards a fairer and more inclusive society.
It sets out 25 collective action plans in five main areas to advance women’s development, the first one concerning equal opportunities in the workplace.
On 29 October 2021, the National Wages Council (NWC), a tripartite body made up by employer, employee and government representatives, developed its annual Guidelines on wages and employment-related issues for the period 1 December 2021 - 30 November 2022.
The NWC therefore also calls on all employers who have not done it yet to implement the Flexible Wage System (“FWS”).
Covid-19 pushed Singaporeans to play a role during the peak of the pandemic, from showing their appreciation for workers on the frontline to volunteering in support of the vulnerable persons of the society.
Singapore United was launched by the Singaporean Government to allow everyone to give their support in a coordinate manner.