Guidelines For Effective Implementation Of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) In The Workplace

Course Overview

With effect from 1 Dec, 2024, all employers in Singapore must fairly consider formal requests from employees for flexible work arrangements (FWAs) under the new Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements.

The co-chairs for the FWA guidelines consist of the Minister of State for Manpower Gan Siow Huang; Singapore National Employers Federation honorary secretary Edwin Ng; and Yeo Wan Ling, assistant secretary-general at the National Trades Union Congress.

The rules which adopt a broad definition of FWAs beyond the flexi-place arrangements will cover formal requests for FWAs, and the processes to submit and evaluate these requests. Examples of such arrangements include staggered work hours, part-time work or job sharing.

“It must be the employers’ prerogative to decide if (an) FWA for a particular job is viable from a business point of view. That is a key principle that all tripartite partners subscribe to and the administrative burden under the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements is kept light to ensure all firms can comply.

Given the tight labor market conditions, flexible work arrangements are becoming increasingly important. FWA can help companies to better attract and retain talent, and harness the potential of groups such as seniors and individuals with family commitments to ensure that individuals can remain in the workforce amidst the labor market condition.

Course Objectives

• The framework of the Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) in the workplace

• The reasons and benefits of implementing FWA in the organization

• The roles and responsibilities of employers and employees under the FWA

• An understanding of the types of flexible work arrangements in the workplace

• The process involved for workers to make formal request for flexible work arrangements

• A new outlook on managing employees’ performance under the FWA environment

• Criteria for granting and rejecting of employees FWA applications

Course Outline

• The New Workplace Environment under FWA: Creating a Sense of Accountability & Trust as an Essential Element.

• Roles and responsibilities to consider when their employees request FWA request.

• How to respond to FWA requests: criteria for granting and rejecting of employees FWA applications

• To make line managers understand type of FWA is impractical to apply to certain types of construction roles.

• Managing employees’ performance under the FWA environment

• How to handle operational disruptions and challenges from FWA implementation.

• Review the process on the impact on the individual’s role, team, and business.

Target Audience:

• HR practitioners. key management personnel in the organization.

Benefits of Attending:

• Knowledge on the framework of the Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

• Understand the benefits/reasons of FWA implementation

• Develop an effective FWA program in the organization

• Understanding the criteria for granting and rejecting of employees FWA applications

Course Fee (Incl GST)

SCAL Member: $165.00

Non Member : $200.00