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The best example leaders can set at the Singapore workplace is well-being
Decades of glorifying overwork are hard to undo. But as the nation turns 60, sustainable performance depends on leaders modelling balance, not burnout.
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A new, Singapore-specific study found individual-level interventions have limited impact, whereas leader well-being is the single strongest driver of organisational well-being.
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Anthea Ong and Reuben Ng
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Singapore’s success story has always been built on its people. With nearly 70 per cent of residents aged 15 and above participating in the workforce, human capital remains our nation’s most vital asset. Yet, even as working hours have declined worldwide, Singapore remains the most overworked country in the Asia-Pacific region.
Burnout, attrition and disengagement persist, despite billions spent globally on well-being apps, employee benefits and wellness programmes.
