Background

Employees, who are better able to manage and harmonise their work responsibilities alongside personal and family needs, are also more likely to be productive and engaged at the workplace. With a more committed workforce, employers can enjoy better business performance.

The implementation of a Work-Life strategy in the workplace is therefore key to achieving such a win-win situation for both employers and employees. It also plays an important part in attracting and retaining talent.

The business benefits resulting from a successful Work-Life strategy can include:

• Increased productivity;

• Improved recruitment and retention;

• Lower absenteeism rates;

• Improved customer experience; and

• A more motivated, satisfied and equitable workforce.

Tripartite Committee on Work-Life Strategy

The Tripartite Committee on Work-Life Strategy was set up in 2000 to drive the promotion of work-life harmony in Singapore. The Committee comprises more than 10 member organisations from the government, unions, employer, employee and business association representatives.

The terms of reference for Committee are:

• To drive and facilitate the implementation of Work-Life strategies in all industry sectors through tripartite collaboration.  Member agencies shall undertake to drive and lead the implementation of the Work-Life activities identified by the Committee within their respective organisations or sphere of influence;

• Organise national-level programmes and activities to increase the practice of Work-Life Harmony in establishments;

• Promote the widespread adoption of the Tripartite Guidelines on Best Work-Life Practices and Tripartite Guidelines on Family Friendly Workplace Practices, and monitor the progress of the implementation and effectiveness of the guidelines;

• Review the progress of the national Work-Life Strategy and its implementation in Singapore, and monitor developments overseas to aid in its deliberations.

For more information on Work-Life Harmony in Singapore, click here.

WoW! Fund

The Work-Life Works! (WoW!) Fund is a Government grant given to businesses to encourage employers to introduce Work-Life measures at the workplace. The WoW! Fund helps to defray costs incurred by companies while introducing Work-Life measures. An approved project can be co-funded up to a maximum of $20,000.

For more information on the WoW! Fund, click here.