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Singapore companies dialling back hiring, but willing to pay higher wages for AI, soft skills

New research found that more employees fear becoming obsolete as the pace of AI adoption and employee readiness widens.

Young Singaporeans build internship, entry-level job trackers to close opportunity gap

The founding members of ‘Sup - Jovan Tan, 21, Wilson Soon, 25, Chloe Yoong, 19, Ace Yip, 18, and Rachael Jong, 18 (left picture), Liu Rui Kai and Yicheng Li are co-founders of tracker.sg.

Can we talk? Texting doesn’t fix things, and yet we’re all typing away

Although text messaging feels instant and convenient, it has been associated with lower time efficiency, lower likelihood of consensus, and poorer relational outcomes than other communication channels.

askST Jobs: Am I being ‘difficult’ if I speak up at work?

Speaking up at work can strengthen a career or quietly stall it. It often depends on how the message is delivered.

askST Jobs: Can I use AI for take-home interview assignments?

Generally, using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for take-home interview assignments is acceptable if the prospective employer allows it.

What if remote working, not AI, is to blame for weak junior hiring

The rise of remote work has worsened the trade-off for hiring entry-level workers, while leaving the calculus for senior hires unchanged.

Singers Nathania Ong, Iman Fandi and Regina Song among 18 S’poreans on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list

Among the Singaporeans recognised are (clockwise from left) singer-songwriter Iman Fandi, viral alt-pop sensation Regina Song and singer-actress and West End musical theatre performer Nathania Ong.

Singapore workers’ real wages grew by 4% in 2025 as inflation eased: MOM

Real wages grew by 4 per cent, up from 3.2 per cent the year before.

What Is With... the office making you ugly?

TikToker Noa Donlan documents the decline in her appearance from start to end of the work day.

askST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?

Reference checks should be handled carefully to protect a candidate’s current employment.

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