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Employers need to keep up with radically changing expectations of work
Some young Singaporeans want flexibility, and amid the talent crunch, it’s time for new strategies
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The new normal arises from the younger generation’s perspectives on work-life balance or their changing definition of success.
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Sriram Iyer
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Social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok, are abuzz with the trend of young individuals around the world leaving their jobs to pursue “funemployment” – a playful take on voluntary unemployment.
In the past, they may have felt disheartened or even embarrassed about lacking a steady full-time role and a consistent income. However, some now perceive unemployment as an opportunity to relish their leisure time. They sustain themselves financially through gig assignments or social media endeavours.
