#515 - Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May & Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements

We knew this was coming, but it still surprised us when it was finally announced. DPM Lawrence Wong will be taking over as Singapore’s Prime Minister come 15th May. Are we ready for a new PM? What does this announcement mean for the timing of the upcoming General Elections? Elsewhere, authorities announced that all employers must institute a process for workers to make formal requests for flexible work arrangements from December onwards. Does this move the needle on employment welfare, or is it just a grand wayang?

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(00:30) A Message From foodpanda
(01:30) Intro
(01:48) Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May
(41:16) Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements
(57:47) One Shiok Comment
(01:02:14) One Shiok Thing

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Lawrence Wong to Take Over PM Lee in May

• Lawrence Wong to take over from Lee Hsien Loong as prime minister on May 15: PMO
• ‘Quiet wisdom and a steady hand’: Tributes pour in for outgoing PM Lee
• Business as usual at DPM Wong’s MPS in Limbang, following handover announcement
• Commentary: Lawrence Wong's priorities as new Singapore Prime Minister and the two key milestones to watch
• PM Lee to stay on as Senior Minister; any major Cabinet changes will come after GE: Lawrence Wong
• Commentary: The art of listening to the people and being a little 'deaf' sometimes - CNA

Companies Must Allow Workers to Request Flexi Work Arrangements

• All employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December
• [2023] Flexible work arrangements a key focus of Singapore’s new workers compact: Labour chief Ng Chee Meng

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