Debates Bills FAQ

Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements by Public Service Division | PAPERCUTS

Implementation of Flexible Work Arrangements by Public Service Division

Debated in Parliament on 7 May 2024.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Public Service Division already offers flexible work arrangements such as staggered work hours, part-time options, and telecommuting.
These arrangements are decided jointly between officers and their agencies, considering personal needs and operational requirements.
The Public Service supports wider adoption of flexible work arrangements to help officers balance work and personal responsibilities while maintaining public service standards.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Full Transcript

Liang Eng Hwa

#1

Mr Liang Eng Hwa asked the Prime Minister in line with the implementation of the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangement Requests, whether the Public Service Division will be introducing such flexible work arrangements and, if so, in what forms.

Chan Chun Sing (for the Prime Minister)

#2

Prior to the release of the latest Tripartite Guidelines, flexible work arrangements (FWAs) have already been made available to public officers. These arrangements include staggered work hours, part-time work options and telecommuting. Officers and their agencies may agree on the suitable FWAs, taking into account the officers' personal needs and the agencies' operational considerations. The Public Service welcomes greater adoption of FWAs in the Public Service as we strive to help public officers better balance work and personal responsibilities (for example, caregiving duties), while continuing to uphold our duties and service to the public.

Also debated this sitting

Annual Number of Marriages that Involve Parties under 18 Years of Age
Measures to Enhance Insurance Protection and Coverage for SMEs
Next Review of Outpatient Medical and Dental Expense Reimbursement for Civil Servants
Plans to Supplement Manpower Needs at ServiceSG Centres
Regulation of Charges by Banks and Payment Service Providers on Merchants using PayNow for Transactions
Number of Voters in 2023 Presidential Election Whose Names were Restored to Register of Electors
Third-party Independent Panel for Appeals on Discriminatory Practices in Insurance Provision for Disabled and Neurodivergent Persons
Use of Strong Currency to Manage Imported Inflation and Export Competitiveness
Top 5% Earners' Contribution to Total Income Tax for Years of Assessment 2021 to 2023
Tax Avoidance Cases Found and Amounts Clawed Back under "99-to-1" Arrangement for Property Purchases

Disclaimer

The information on this site contains data taken from the Parliament website and the Hansard, and augmented with analyses from artificial intelligence agents. While great care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of these analyses, they should not be regarded as fully accurate or comprehensive. Users are advised to consult original parliamentary documents and official records for precise and authoritative information.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Public Service Division already offers flexible work arrangements such as staggered work hours, part-time options, and telecommuting.
These arrangements are decided jointly between officers and their agencies, considering personal needs and operational requirements.
The Public Service supports wider adoption of flexible work arrangements to help officers balance work and personal responsibilities while maintaining public service standards.

Questions identified by AI (learn more)

Questions identified

Summary

Back to top