Category: Work
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An encouragement for graduates in Singapore
Graduation should be filled with excitement and possibility—but for many, it brings uncertainty and anxiety. The 2024 Joint Autonomous Universities Graduate Employment Survey found that only 79.5% of graduates secured…
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A Young Singaporean’s Reflections on SG60
Many of us Millennials and Gen Z learned about our nation’s history and governance through social studies and national education. These lessons often focused on Singapore’s rapid rise from a…
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As a Fresh Grad, should you work for the Public Service, MNC or a startup?
One question I frequently encounter from readers is, “As a recent graduate or a young professional, should I consider a career in public service, a multinational corporation (MNC), or a…
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How to increase your take-home salary in your 20s and 30s?
Starting salaries have struggled to keep up with the rising cost of living in recent years. An older friend once shared with me that back in the year 2000, he…
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Why employers in Singapore should consider flexible work arrangements
Flexible working arrangements, such as flexi-time and working from home, have yet to gain widespread acceptance in Singapore. According to a recent Randstad WorkMonitor survey, 76% of Singaporeans agree with…
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Track your personal finances with this simple spreadsheeet [Free Template]
What I have learned in life when it comes to keeping track of your personal finances is that “If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” After all, if you…
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5 Leadership Lessons from Former EDB Chairman Philip Yeo – A Book Review
I recently finished a book I received as a gift for my 26th birthday from Gerald titled “Neither Civil nor Servant: The Philip Yeo Story”. For those who don’t know Philip…
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Should we implement a minimum wage in Singapore?
At present, a minimum wage is being implemented in some sectors under the Progressive Wage Model. This covers three industries: Cleaning, Security and Landscaping. There are still around 30,000 workers in Singapore…