NDR 2024: Business associations support more parental leave but highlight operational challenges for firms
With the enhancements increasing the length of time new parents could be away from their workplace, the Singapore Business Federation , Singapore National Employers Federation , and the Association of Small & Medium Enterprises said this may pose issues to employers. Given the tight manpower situation, the changes will especially affect small- and medium-sized enterprises with a lean set-up, said SNEF’s executive director Sim Gim Guan.
To manage the impact on business costs and operations, the new scheme will be rolled out in two phases to give employers time to adjust their operational and manpower arrangements. “This builds trust between employers and employees, which is essential for the successful implementation of these policies.
“Fathers, in particular, can lean in to contribute to caregiving needs. When coupled with flexible work arrangements and the wider ecosystem of support, working parents with newborns can enable both parents to fulfil their career goals and responsibilities in the home,” she said.
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