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Someone wrote in to air skepticism over the Progressive Wage Model for the security industry. However, Zainal Sapari, who champions low wage workers in the NTUC union was quick to come in to bring out some facts. Seems very reasonable to me that they are out to help out low wage security...

Make sure you dash to your union for help! I had a colleague retrenched recently and lucky their union help them settle the benefits. Not bad, even for 2 year term get 2 months salary, extra on top of your current...

This article from Telegraph UK seem to imply that we are all xenophobic and complaining that foreigners take our job. However the Fair Consideration Framework was put into place to give a level playing field for Singaporeans right? So what do you think of the Fair Consideration Framework...

Seems like a lot of people are arguing that our pay should not be pegged to our productivity. But you can't be slacking off at work and expect your employers to pay more right? http://www.fivestarsandamoon.com/better-productivity-better-wages-heres-works/

As we face ageing population, it is heartening to know that mature workers are being helped through grants to help them in the form of job redesign and incentivise employers to keep older workers. So do you think these measures will help mature workers...

Mainstream media affiliated to the States Times, TodayOnline, wrote the article how progressive wage model is being implemented in 2016. However if you read properly, they are giving a 2 year period for companies to comply. In fact it's already starting to be implemented few days ago. I just...

Security officers work very long hours, so is it worth to have a career in security sector? I guess it is now! They're getting 30% increase in pay! Not bad right? At least now they're remunerated properly with the progressive wage model in place. Read more bout it here...

And this is how you kill productivity at work. Being on the computer in the forums. HAHAHHA Anyway read more in the link below. 10 ways on how we can even kill the productivity further. Including being in the forum is 11 ways now. :P Are we productive workers in Singapore? I wonder...

A recent survey conducted seems to portray a different image altogether on retirement and shed a new light on the issue. Seems like more seniors are willing to work even after retirement. What do you think? http://www.fivestarsandamoon.com/why-do-the-elderly-still-want-to-work/ "The...

It seems like the progressive wage model will kick in for security guards this coming October. It's only right that they earn more money considering their long hours. At the same time they will even get wage progression. What do you think...

Wah now Nando's use iPad for you to do self-ordering! Not bad, super high tech. and this is definitely the real meaning to cheaper better faster. https://sg.news.yahoo.com/restaurants-turn-e-menus-become-033041891.html

It is super funny! The gifs are hilarious! (from the link below) https://sg.news.yahoo.com/5-ways-promoted-job-singapore-022500379.html 5 ways to get promoted at work: 1. Be more productive 2. Develop new skills 3. Be well-liked at your workplace 4. Be Positive 5. Be professional...

It's funny how so many people are screaming out for minimum wage in Singapore. I would imagine how when services become more expensive, prices of our food and items will become so pricey and our standard of living will increase further. Our current progressive wage model is only implemented...

Actually for me I would retire early only if I'm self-sufficient. Then again, boredom will kill me. Seems like the old ah peks do want to retire later by choice. So what do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eO8Ur0PzM4M&feature=youtu.be

Nowadays a lot of employers are more willing to hire younger workers than older ones. What can we do after retirement? So if you really want to keep your job even after retirement and still earn a comfortable living, companies are now given incentives to do so! This is a good move to help us...

Bong Qiu Qiu so cute leh! Despite her excessive spending on her glamorous lifestyle, she talks about how we need progressive wage model for cleaners to help increase their wages. And bonus picture for all you boys out there! hahaha...

Now tell me who in the world will give free health checks to their workers? We're so lucky! This is such a good initiative where grants will be given to support workers through their unions to get free health check-ups! This is especially good for those who do not earn much...

The recent Singapore International Festival of the Arts (SIFA) featured disabled kids who perform in their own theatre production. Not only will this production give the kids a chance to explore their talents, it gives a form of career for them too! This is very aligned to our ASPIRE...

Cab drivers work long hours and their health is always at risk. Sometimes their welfare is always neglected as they work on their own. It is very heartening to see that the National Taxi Association is distributing out free N95 masks to help cabbies combat the haze...

This guy is no economist but he simply puts our Singapore's version of minimum wage, progressive wage model just like an economist. He even gives a good debate on the merits and pitfalls of progressive wage. A very good read...