53: Is Working From Home Here to stay?
Working from home has became the norm with the onset of Covid-19. From being a fallback option for policy makers to a trending topic on social media, working from home has grown to be a familiar concept. In this episode, Dr Yong will share her views on the future of work and how it could be realize with the right initiatives.
References:
1. References for Lewin's unfreeze refreeze metaphor: Lewin, K. (1947a). Frontiers in group dynamics: Concept, method and reality in social science; equilibrium and social change. Human Relations 1(1): 5–41 and Lewin, K. (1951). Field Theory in Social Science: Selected Theoretical Papers (ed. Cartwright D). New York: Harper & Row.
2. References for the adoption of telecommuting arrangements in Singapore: How many SG employees are in flexible working arrangements?. (2017, April 6). HRD. https://www.hcamag.com/asia/news/general/how-many-sg-employees-are-in-flexible-working-arrangements/149210
3. Source of reference for the 2016 study on the barriers and facilitators to flexi work arrangements in Singapore: Straughan, P, T., & Tadai, M, E.(2016). Addressing the implementation gap: An integrated approach to identifying barriers and facilitators to flexi work arrangements in Singapore. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7941.12126
4. The quote "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change" in the introduction to the podcast is attributable Dr Wayne Dyer, an internationally renowned author and speaker in the fields of self-development and spiritual growth. Source of quote: Dyer, W. (2009), Success Secrets, Retrieved from https://www.drwaynedyer.com/blog/success-secrets/
1. References for Lewin's unfreeze refreeze metaphor: Lewin, K. (1947a). Frontiers in group dynamics: Concept, method and reality in social science; equilibrium and social change. Human Relations 1(1): 5–41 and Lewin, K. (1951). Field Theory in Social Science: Selected Theoretical Papers (ed. Cartwright D). New York: Harper & Row.
2. References for the adoption of telecommuting arrangements in Singapore: How many SG employees are in flexible working arrangements?. (2017, April 6). HRD. https://www.hcamag.com/asia/news/general/how-many-sg-employees-are-in-flexible-working-arrangements/149210
3. Source of reference for the 2016 study on the barriers and facilitators to flexi work arrangements in Singapore: Straughan, P, T., & Tadai, M, E.(2016). Addressing the implementation gap: An integrated approach to identifying barriers and facilitators to flexi work arrangements in Singapore. Asia Pacific Journal of Human Resources, 1-20. https://doi.org/10.1111/1744-7941.12126
4. The quote "Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change" in the introduction to the podcast is attributable Dr Wayne Dyer, an internationally renowned author and speaker in the fields of self-development and spiritual growth. Source of quote: Dyer, W. (2009), Success Secrets, Retrieved from https://www.drwaynedyer.com/blog/success-secrets/