The Tripartite Committee on Work-Life Strategy was set up in September 2000 to drive the promotion of Work-Life Harmony in Singapore.
The terms of reference for Committee are:
- To drive and facilitate the implementation of work-life strategies in all industry sectors through tripartite collaboration. Member agencies shall undertake to drive and lead the implementation of the Work-Life activities identified by the Committee within their respective organisations or sphere of influence;
- Organise national-level programmes and activities to increase the practice of Work-Life harmony in establishments;
- Promote the widespread adoption of the Tripartite Guidelines on Best Work-Life Practices and Tripartite Guidelines on Family Friendly Workplace Practices, and monitor the progress of the implementation and effectiveness of the guidelines;
- Review the progress of the national Work-Life Strategy and its implementation in Singapore, and monitor developments overseas to aid in its deliberations.
Following the formation of the National Tripartite Advisory Panel (NTAP) to develop family-friendly workplaces, the number of members in the Committee was increased to aid the adoption of NTAP's recommendations.
This was to help establish buy-in from stakeholders and increase awareness and promotion of Work-Life Harmony among Singapore companies.
From the five original members (Ministry of Manpower, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports, Singapore Workforce Development Agency, Singapore National Employers Federation and National Trades Union Congress), the Committee now comprises more than 10 member organisations from the government, unions, employer, employee and business association representatives.
The member organisations are:
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