Employers looking to support their staff amidst mental health challenges will be able to use a set of guidelines from the Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Council, which will be launched in the first quarter of 2025. The guidelines were announced at an awards ceremony on October 1st, 2024.
This Pacific Prime CXA article will delve into the upcoming Singapore mental health guidelines for employers as well as a discussion on why mental health awareness and ensuring mental health benefits are included in your employee benefits package is a factor employers should never overlook.
Overview: The Upcoming Singapore Mental Health Guidelines
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There are many factors that are continuing to drive insurance rates up. Let’s explore some of these by line of coverage.
AUTO INSURANCE
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