Employers, and society, should not assume that men who prioritise their families are unmotivated and less committed to work. Read more at straitstimes.com.
SINGAPORE - Around a decade ago, some employers in Singapore fretted that their businesses would screech to a halt, thanks to a tidal wave of new fathers being granted paid time off to look after their newborns.
Singapore at the time was mulling over compulsory paternity leave. While parents cheered, employers were worried about how such leave could affect their operational and manpower needs, especially in smaller companies and male-dominated industries.Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month
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