#580 - Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week & Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout
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Is the pandemic honeymoon truly over? Singapore tech giant Grab is ending hybrid work for its employees and summoning everyone back to HQ, continuing a trend we’re seeing across the world. We discuss what working from home means for employees, as well as employers in various industries. Heck we even talk about us, and how we pivoted from recording YLB from home, to our studio! Also, Singapore recently ranked 3rd in a global ranking on burnout. Why are we so good at being so bad? (00:00) Words of Wisdom(01:00) Intro(05:07) Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week(30:55) Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout(43:37) One Shiok Comment(46:46) One Shiok Thing Nominate a Senior over 60 for Folklory! We’ll be recording 60 Folklories with 60 Singaporeans above 60 yrsSo if you know someone with stories & lessons to share, and you are in contact with them, do send us their details!This will be part of our “Words of Wisdom” Project as part of SG60Nominate someone by clicking here, and we’ll be in touch with you to get more information! Our New Podcast, TELL YOU FIRST Check out our new edutainment podcast that dives into a fascinating array of topics you never knew you needed to know! This week, we talk about the origins of Deepavali AKA Diwali, and what you need to know about the Festival of Lights!!Listen on melistenListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Find us here! Our Website: https://www.ministryoffunny.comReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/YahLahBut/Telegram: https://t.me/YahLahButPodcastTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahlahbutIG: https://www.instagram.com/yahlahbut/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yahlahbut Grab Reverts to 5-Day Office Week Grab employees required to work 5 days a week in office starting Dec 2Grab Singapore's back-to-office policy will start from December 2S'pore Grab staff must go back to office 5 days a week from Dec. 2, 2024All employers in Singapore must fairly consider flexi-work requests from Dec 1 under new rulesAll employers must have process for workers to request flexible work arrangements from December Singapore Ranks 3rd Worldwide in Burnout Singapore face rising burnout as country ranks third globally in stress-related Google searchesMost burnt-out cities revealed - Instant OfficesCities with the Best Work-Life Balance 2022 One Shiok Comment Comment from mushroom_12345 One Shiok Thing Tickets: Can I Make You A Suit, Mate? - Rishi’s Performance happening till 27 OctDavid Guetta, Alphaville & Ava Max - Forever Young (Live Performance) Mics and Headphones from @shure Chairs from @ergotunechair The Meat Club: Use the code “YLB20” for $20 off your order at https://themeatclub.com.sg/yahlahbut  Edited and mixed by Tristen Yeak
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