People take the stairs at the central business district in Singapore on Aug 8, 2016. The proportion of firms that offer at least one formal flexible work arrangement, however, remains unchanged. Companies which offered at least one formal flexible work arrangement also saw a jump in the number of workers -- 65% last year to 67% in 2016 -- despite the proportion of such firms remain unchanged. Unplanned time-off is the most common form of flexible work arrangement followed by the ability to work part-time and reporting earlier or later for work. An increasing portion of employers also offered leave benefits not mandated by law, with most providing compassionate leave, followed by marriage leave and study or examination leave, in a bid to support their employees.

Source: Bangkok Post November 21, 2016 07:59 UTC