Sarah Gideon

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Singapore's newly formed M&P Reset Workgroup to review support for older mothers as more couples have children later

Amid a record-low fertility rate and more couples marrying and having children later, the Workgroup will review fertility support measures.
- 11 May 2026
- • Sarah Gideon
No immediate move to expand leave for preterm births or adoption, says Minister Indranee Rajah

"Beyond leave provisions, it is equally important for employers to implement work-life friendly practices, such as flexible work arrangements, and demonstrate understanding towards parents who may require time away from work to care for their children," the minister stressed.
- 08 May 2026
- • Sarah Gideon
Mother’s Day 2026: Shoutout to the women who taught these 16 leaders how to care, lead, and show up

Care is often seen as personal, but its impact reaches far beyond the home. This Mother’s Day, hear from leaders across industries and livelihoods on how experiences of care — received, given, and lived — have shaped the way they lead, work, and support others.
- 08 May 2026
- • Sarah Gideon

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Sarah Gideon

articles

Singapore's newly formed M&P Reset Workgroup to review support for older mothers as more couples have children later

No immediate move to expand leave for preterm births or adoption, says Minister Indranee Rajah

Mother’s Day 2026: Shoutout to the women who taught these 16 leaders how to care, lead, and show up

Up the ranks: Nishidaran Chandran takes on wider HR mandate at MUFG as MD & CHRO-APAC

Breaking Barriers: All That Jazz’s Vicky Lee Ward on leading people with joy and nurturing the next generation of artistes

ESD Malaysia revises online appeal submission timeline in line with new expatriate employment policy

Nearly 1 in 5 firms in Singapore are redesigning job functions in response to AI adoption: MOM

Wesak Day and Agong’s birthday 2026: Do employees get an extra day off on 2 June?

15 Singaporeans to be charged for allegedly providing their Singpass credentials to third parties