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The real question for Singaporeans: Hungry for what?

Singaporeans would be setting themselves up for disappointment if we insist on finding jobs that meet these expectations in the uncertain times today.
Singaporeans would be setting themselves up for disappointment if we insist on finding jobs that meet these expectations in the uncertain times today.

AI will change only part of your job. That is exactly why it matters

If AI changes part of work rather than replacing it entirely, the central issue becomes readiness.
If AI changes part of work rather than replacing it entirely, the central issue becomes readiness.

Forum: Many helping hands to support persons with disabilities in lifelong learning

Commentary

A first job offer? Why the salary might not be the whole story

Data suggests that the gap between what many graduates expect and what employers are actually paying is wider than most realise – and that holding out for the imagined offer sometimes comes at a real cost.
Data suggests that the gap between what many graduates expect and what employers are actually paying is wider than most realise – and that holding out for the imagined offer sometimes comes at a real cost.

Workers and job seekers get boost from new e2i career centre in Ang Mo Kio, AI workshop series

The new career centre will provide workers with job search assistance and upskilling resources.
The new career centre will provide workers with job search assistance and upskilling resources.

Thousands of teachers march in Lisbon over pay, careers

Economic Strategy Review

Workers in Singapore at risk of disruption could be offered ‘career bridges’ into other jobs

Generic of office workers at Raffles Place on May 12, 2026. Can be used for stories on Economic Strategy Review (ESR), economy, workers, workforce. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Generic of office workers at Raffles Place on May 12, 2026. Can be used for stories on Economic Strategy Review (ESR), economy, workers, workforce. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

New parents are a category by themselves. Treat them as such

Young parents have a lot on their plate and should not be benchmarked against non-parents, says the writer.
Young parents have a lot on their plate and should not be benchmarked against non-parents, says the writer.

Can Singapore’s ‘protect every worker’ doctrine take on AI?

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Office workers walking at Raffles Place Park within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area on Dec 10, 2024.

Can be used for stories on PMET, money, population, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, bank, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy, and development.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Office workers walking at Raffles Place Park within the heart of Singapore's financial centre in the CBD area on Dec 10, 2024.

Can be used for stories on PMET, money, population, property, land, commercial, office, invest, budget, income, bank, finance, financial, CBD, URA, population, economy, and development.

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Hurray for second acts in middle age

(Clockwise from left) Jesseca Liu, Hsieh Ying-xuan, Olinda Cho and Pets Tseng.
(Clockwise from left) Jesseca Liu, Hsieh Ying-xuan, Olinda Cho and Pets Tseng.

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