The topic of minimum wage has always been a point of contention for governments, no matter where you go around the world. Some lawmakers argue that having a minimum wage will help set a standard for all companies to follow and guarantee that employees are paid based on their position. Others believe having no minimum…
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Is Our Education Relevant to Current Workforce Demands?
When one talks about the importance of higher or tertiary education, opinions about its structure are often raised. Some say that our education is too focused on “academics” rather than focusing on other subjects like visual arts and liberal arts. A few would say the offerings in tertiary education across the globe are balanced. While…
Guest Post: Why We Should Give Tipped Workers Good Tips
In my country Singapore, tips are never common. One can argue because it has been worked into the bill with the service charge of 10% with restaurants on top of a goods and service tax of 7%. I like to tip when it comes to good services like in a restaurant or a pub or…
