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Daily Cuts - Flexible hours, shorter work weeks — but why aren’t companies listening?

A recent poll shows that nearly seven in 10 companies think it’s feasible to implement a four-day work week, which aligns with new guidelines for employers to roll out flexi-work arrangements come December. Yet companies like Amazon have u-turned on such policies with a return-to-office order. What’s behind the reluctance, and what risks are these firms taking by doing so? Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman speak to Neil Dyball, Managing Director, Hudson Asia, to find out more.  

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Daily Cuts - Discover the wonders of Night Festival 2024

In ‘Made in SG’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Sam Lo, Urban artist, Illustrator and Muralist, as well as Jennifer Anne Champion, a Writer and Performer, both taking part in this year’s Singapore Night Festival. Lo discusses ‘Wonder World – The Machine of Nostalgia’, a recreation of an amusement park resembling one from 1950s Singapore. Champion talks about what audience members can expect from ‘Poetry Fight Night’.

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Daily Cuts - Paris Paralympics 24: Team SG's boccia player Jeralyn Tan's thirst for success

35-year-old boccia player Jeralyn Tan has come a long way since picking up the sport as a student at the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore School in 2008. On CNA938’s Paralympic special "READY SET PARIS", reporter Sabrina Ng speaks with Tan to find out how she’s aiming for gold in her Games debut.

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Daily Cuts - Paris Paralympics 24: Team SG's swimmer Sophie Soon's battle back from injury

At her first Paralympics in Tokyo, visually-impaired Sophie came tantalisingly close to a podium finish, ending up fourth in the women’s 100m breaststroke SB12 event. On CNA938’s Paralympic special "READY SET PARIS", we find out how 27-year-old Soon plans to splash her way to success. after an injury-plagued past few years

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Daily Cuts - Paris Paralympics 24: Team SG's equestrian Hillary Su's journey as debutant

For 32-year-old Hillary Su, 2024 will be the first time that she’s competing at the Paralympics, though she’s taking it all in her stride. On CNA938’s Paralympic special "READY SET PARIS", we find out how Su, who has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, plans to shine on the biggest stage of a para athlete’s career.

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Daily Cuts - Paris Paralympics 24: Team SG's equestrian Gemma Rose Foo's quest for glory

Even though she’s only 28 years of age, Paris will be the fourth Paralympics for Gemma – who has cerebral palsy that affects her balance and walking. On CNA938’s Paralympics' special "READY SET PARIS", we find out how Foo, who has cerebral palsy, plans to ride her way to an improved performance.

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