Don’t turn parent-friendly policies into single-unfriendly work practices: Recruiters   https://www.straitstimes.com/business/dont-turn-parent-friendly-policies-into-single-unfriendly-work-practices-recruiters?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT6LMJwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAzEwMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR4K8GJOpZkU9iDSTEJjdLEzyFJWDWDrzWiPanZ7vPe7CG5JfslhAeQxoCN2Hw_aem_5LpVf656xMCe4ENrxRDCTA     Here are the full details from The Straits Times article titled "Don’t turn parent-friendly policies into single-unfriendly work practices: Recruiters" (by Timothy Goh): Context & Announcement Policy Change: Following Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's National Day Rally speech, working parents with children aged 12 and below in Singapore will receive increased childcare leave—ranging between 8 to 12 days annually, depending on the number of children.   Combined Leave: A working couple with three or more eligible children will have up to 24 days of childcare leave combined per year.   The Concern: HR experts and recruitment agency heads warn that extended leaves could result in non-parent/single employees absorbing a disproportionate amount of extra workload, causing potential workplace tension and resentment. Key Insights & Expert Commentary   1. Preventing "Single-Unfriendly" Workplaces David Leong (Managing Director, PeopleWorldwide Consulting): Warns that family-friendly initiatives must not render workplaces "single-unfriendly."   The danger is treating single employees as automatic "spare capacity" whenever colleagues with children take leave.   If benefits are operationally funded by the goodwill and unpaid overtime of non-parents, the firm hasn't solved a problem—it has merely transferred costs onto other employees.   Quote: "Employees usually do not resent helping a colleague occasionally. Resentment starts when helping becomes an unwritten job description."   2. Broadening the Definition of Flexibility Sam Belcher (Group CEO, The Edge Partnership):   Notes that while the government’s intent is clear and well-intentioned, the primary concern is fairness. Suggests that companies should implement a broader culture of flexibility that applies to everyone—not just parents. Non-parent employees also face life circumstances requiring flexibility, such as eldercare, personal health issues, or bereavement.   3. Proactive Manpower Planning & Shared Accountability Allie Teh (Senior Manager, Sales & Marketing, Robert Walters Singapore):   Emphasizes that this shouldn't be framed as a "singles vs. parents" conflict.   Regardless of status, employees are expected to manage handovers and coverages effectively. Managers need to foster shared accountability and plan resources ahead of expected absences.   Maddy Goh (Managing Partner, Inicio Group):   Advises employers to cross-train staff, plan coverage early, and review overall priorities when staff are on leave rather than constantly asking the same colleagues to pick up slack. Points out that single employees may have heavy non-parental responsibilities (e.g., caring for aging parents), and their availability shouldn't be assumed based solely on family status.   4. Managing Work Priorities Tan Weixi (Managing Partner, Workplace Asia): Managers should re-evaluate deliverables during leaves—deciding what tasks actually need completion immediately and what can wait—rather than blindly reassigning every task.   Advises avoiding situations where "parents feel guilty for taking leave and singles feel punished for not having children."   Summary Takeaway The key advice from HR experts is that employers bear the ultimate operational responsibility. To avoid workplace friction, organizations must implement systemic workforce planning, cross-training, and broader flexible work policies for all employees, ensuring that parental benefits are supported by company infrastructure rather than the unpaid overtime of non-parent colleagues.

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Authorities in China have launched an investigation into reports of formaldehyde being used to preserve the freshness of cabbages for human consumption. Officials in the north-eastern Hebei province confirmed that they had verified footage showing individuals dipping cabbages in a solution before loading them onto trucks for transportation. An environmental blogger first released the footage last week. Using formaldehyde, a colourless chemical used for preserving biological specimens that is known to cause cancer, for keeping food fresh is strictly prohibited in China. China is the world's largest producer of cabbages, most of which are exported to neighbouring countries in Asia. Police have taken legal action against the individuals involved, according to state media. Officials are now moving swiftly to prevent panic and restore confidence by carrying out spot checks on markets across the country. Chinese state media says investigators will also establish how widespread the practice is and take measures to trace affected vegetables. Local authorities in Kangbao county said in a statement issued on Saturday: "Any illegal or non-compliant practices discovered will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law to ensure the safety of the vegetable supply." Xinfadi market in Beijing, one of the major sources of fresh produce in the capital, issued a statement saying that it had investigated the source of its cabbages, adding that none of the affected vegetables had entered its market. The incident has generated widespread media attention in China. An editorial in the People's Daily wrote: "The wholesalers focused solely on their immediate economic interests while completely disregarding the lives and health of consumers. [They] crossed a legal red line and breached the moral bottom line." China produces well over 30 million tonnes of cabbages each year, nearly half of the world's annual total. Vietnam, South Korea and Russia are among the largest export destinations for the vegetable. Exposure to relatively high quantities of formaldehyde in some workplaces has been linked to some types of cancer in humans, but the effect of exposure to small amounts is less clear, according to the American Cancer Society.

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