Public service in Singapore embraces flexi-work

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The Minister-in-charge of the Public Service, Mr Chan Chun Sing, said in a parliamentary reply on July 4 that about half of the jobs in the public service are suitable for telecommuting arrangements.

Such flexibility would be useful for those with caregiving duties at home. Staggered work hours, if implemented more widely, can also help to reduce peak-hour traffic congestion and time spent travelling to and from work

Working virtually for prolonged periods of time could weaken team cohesion and make the inculcation of public service values more difficult."

Qn: Consider the view that most work these days could, and should, be done from home. (Cam. 2010)