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With Singapore still in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, the government has advised employers to implement a safety management system at workplaces as they resume their business operations. This measure aims to safeguard the employee’s well-being and minimise the spread of COVID-19 within the community. This article shares the primary considerations employers in Singapore should pay attention to when planning to resume their business during COVID-19. Review Present Employment Contracts And Employee Handbook Employers should prudently review any present employee…

During the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, the Singapore government raised the level of its Disease Outbreak Response System Condition to orange in February. This followed by the implementation of Circuit Breaker in April to control the spread of the virus. Office, school and non-essential services are closed down. People had to work from home and students are learning online from home. While emptying the workplaces could significantly help reduce or slow down the infection, avoiding the workplace is not regarded…

Opting for third-party cleaning professionals to clean and disinfect premises can be quite costly because of the chemicals used and the process involved. Understanding this struggle, the Singapore government has set aside funds to aid premises owners cover expenses on cleaning and disinfection of premises with confirmed cases of COVID-19. This scheme is called the Cleaning Assistance Scheme or CAS and was announced by the National Environment Agency, Singapore Tourism Board and Enterprise Singapore. It takes effect from 1st April…

COVID-19 pandemic has many aspects of Singaporean lives. The most noticeable change is in the aspect of hygiene and cleanliness. All Singaporeans wear masks whenever they go out of their homes, and hand sanitisers are seen everywhere across public places in Singapore. Whether it is in a mall, a school, a hospital, or an office, disinfection practices have been revised to include methods that can reduce the potential contamination of COVID-19 virus in the premises. This article walks you through…

Good office cleaning is never out of fashion. Aside from the comfort and value that it brings to your employees and your business, it also promotes productivity and overall employee satisfaction. But cleanliness is not always synonymous with hygiene. Your office could appear clean but could still be susceptible to cross-contamination. That is why it is always important to ensure that office cleanliness is more than just surface cleaning. In this article, we share with you the benefits of a…