by Abriel | May 2, 2017 | 2017, Decent Work & Economic Growth
The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) has raised S$25 million for its Education and Training Fund to help workers in Singapore upgrade their skills and pick up new ones. With the government matching every dollar raised with three dollars, this means the...
by Abriel | May 1, 2017 | 2017, Clean Water & Sanitation
How would you like to be able to turn a bottle of contaminated water completely germ-free within an hour, just by using a teabag-like filter full of treated used coffee grounds? Hwa Chong Institution student Dominic Yap, 17, has plans to tap large chains like...
by Abriel | Apr 30, 2017 | 2017, Reduced Inequalities
More than 13,000 workers were hurt on the job last year. Of these, about 600 suffered major injuries. Some leave Singapore after receiving compensation and yet others leave empty-handed. The report follows foreign worker’s Meng Xiangbo as he returns home after...
by Christie Lee | Apr 17, 2017 | 2017, Company of Good
SHELL SINGAPORE – Oil and gas giant Shell is easily one of the most recognisable brands in the world. For many years, Shell employees worldwide have been supporting various causes which include the empowerment of women, supporting the elderly as well as children...
by Christie Lee | Apr 10, 2017 | 2017, Company of Good
As companies today find themselves caught between the dilemma of limited resources and the compelling desire to create social impact, it is increasingly apparent that the key lies in collective solutions. Challenges facing our society are ever-changing and usually...
