Dear HR Professionals,

With effect from September 8, 2021, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has changed the Safe Management Measures (SMM) at the workplace.

• There are no social events e.g., office parties permitted
• Employees are now required to have their breaks for lunch etc on their own.
• All staff must work from home (WFH) for 14 days if anyone tests positive for Covid-19 during the last seven days.
• During the WFH they have to self-test every 2-3 days.

HR departments will need to review and update their WFH policy and handbooks as a consequence of these changes.