Nearly 2 in 3 Singapore workers feel pressure to be ‘always-on’ even as workplaces become more flexible, according to study
85% of Singapore employers say workers are expected to be ‘always available’ often or somewhat often, the study says
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Mary Alavanza, as published by The Independent Singapore · · 1 min read
85% of Singapore employers say workers are expected to be ‘always available’ often or somewhat often, the study says

Local
This is the first of four offshore patrol vessels built to meet the increased demands and wider scope of maritime security operations, said Singapore's Ministry of Defence....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

News
When he first heard about the rape investigation, Mr Lev Panfilov thought it would quickly blow over. Instead, he would take five years to prove his innocence, during which he spent a "dark" time in jail....
CNA — Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

library
Still on probation, he is considering whether to resign and restart his job search.
The Independent Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

business
The Singaporean said he started the business hoping to break free from stagnant wages but ended up losing about S$100,000.
The Independent Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

Local
Despite handing the Lions a thrashing, Malaysia missed out on a place in the final of the tournament on goals scored.
CNA — Latest · Oct 1, 2026

Local
“I can't find anything that is less than $10. Everything is so expensive, and the food isn't even that good.”
The Independent Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

safety
Two women were arrested for suspected vice-related activities following an enforcement operation at a massage establishment along Sims Avenue. The operation was conducted on Sep. 18 by officers from the Geylang Neighbourhood Police Centre (NPC) and Bedok Division Compliance Manag...
Mothership · Oct 1, 2026

News
When ICA officers came to a Hougang flat in May, a 30-year-old man allegedly told the Indonesian woman living there to hide in a wardrobe. He is also said to have instructed a 20-year-old man to delete messages from her phone. Sharizal Saidon now faces three charges, according to...
Mothership · Oct 1, 2026

News
The 76-year-old allegedly pinched, slapped and pulled the helper's hair during separate incidents. She faces 13 charges, including 10 counts of voluntarily causing hurt....
The Independent Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

Local
The films are We Are All Strangers, The Violinist, Ah Girl, Buah and She Said.
CNA — Singapore · Oct 1, 2026
safety
Anyone with information may call the police hotline on 1800-255-0000.
Straits Times — Singapore · Oct 1, 2026

business
An employee of Bee Cheng Hiang's marketing department mistakenly caused a personal data breach involving 95,364 of the company's members when they used an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to send mass marketing emails. Only the members' email addresses were affected, according t...
Mothership · Oct 1, 2026