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CNA
10-07-2025
- Business
- CNA
Deep Dive - Certis sick leave policy raises tough questions on employer-employee trust
Certis came under scrutiny recently for a controversial policy requiring officers on medical leave to share their 'live' location if they were not at home. While the company has since rolled back the mandate, the debate over workplace sick leave policies continues. How far should companies go to prevent abuse of the system and where does trust fit in? Steven Chia speaks with Hao Shuo, CEO of the Singapore National Employers Federation, and Alvin Goh, CEO of Singapore Human Resources Institute.
Straits Times
06-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
Forum: Training Employment Pass strengthens Singapore's position as a talent hub
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox We refer to the article ' Attempted misuse of work pass for foreign students or trainees ongoing for years: Industry insiders ' (June 24). The Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF) does not condone any abuse of the Training Employment Pass (TEP). While recent media reports have highlighted isolated cases of abuse, they should not overshadow the scheme's overall value to employers and the Singapore economy. The TEP continues to help employers across industrial sectors build capabilities, transfer knowledge and drive business growth. It also enhances employers' global business collaboration and talent attraction, further strengthening Singapore's reputation as an international business hub. Member companies of SNEF have leveraged the TEP to provide overseas professionals with regional exposure and structured on-the-job training that aligns with their academic and professional development – particularly in sectors such as marine, engineering and architecture. In today's increasingly complex operating environment – marked by rapid technological disruption, geopolitical tensions and supply-chain uncertainties – businesses need regulatory flexibility to adapt and thrive. Rather than pushing for stricter regulations or more comprehensive upstream checks because of the errant few, SNEF advocates educating and empowering the majority of employers to comply with well-intended regulations and addressing the outliers through strong enforcement actions when abuse is detected. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore First BTO project in Sembawang North to be offered in July HDB launch World Tariffs will kick in on Aug 1 barring trade deals: US Treasury Secretary Singapore Woman on SMRT's 190 bus injured after bottle thrown at vehicle leaves hole in window Business Great Eastern says Takeover Code not breached when it shared IFA valuation with OCBC Asia 'Don't be seen in India again': Indian nationals pushed into Bangladesh at gunpoint Asia Thousands evacuated as Typhoon Danas lashes Taiwan Asia Two women fatally stabbed at bar in Japan by man Life Star Awards 2025: Christopher Lee wins big, including Special Achievement Award and Best Actor SNEF remains committed to partnering the Ministry of Manpower to advance progressive employment practices and workforce development that foster sustainable business growth. Hao Shuo Chief Executive Officer Singapore National Employers Federation
