Commentary: Working from home isn’t the flexibility that Singapore families need from employers

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It’s flexi-time arrangements that matter more for employees with parenting and caregiving needs, says Victor Seah of the Singapore University of Social Sciences. SINGAPORE: After Singapore’s total fertility rate fell to yet another historic low , policymakers have called for a “marriage and parenthood reset”. Part of this reset focuses on how workplaces can evolve to better align work and family. This focus on workplaces is well placed. Beyond direct family support, a truly family-friendly