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Just speak up? Not that easy – but far from impossible

Instead of just fearing or accepting a workplace culture, employees have the power to shape it by speaking up, says the writer.

askST Jobs: Will AI make it harder for young workers to learn on the job?

Artificial intelligence is changing how early-career learning happens, as routine tasks that used to serve as a training ground are increasingly automated.

What does the rise of GenAI mean for Singapore’s creative arts?

mwart - Media artist Shavonne Wong presenting her interactive AI companion project Meet Eva here in Hong Kong in 2025.
Credits: Courtesy of Shavonne Wong

Away from the spotlight: Meet the Gen Z Singaporeans building unconventional music careers

(Clockwise from left) Percussionist Desiree Tay, owner of guitar repair store Wax Guitar Services Hazieq Nizam, and founder of indie music company Parka Dominic Yuan.

Pay for AI jobs in S’pore grows 5 times faster than overall wages, fresh grads earn up to $90k a year

Within the past year, pay for AI roles has climbed by about 15 to 25 per cent, according to recruitment firm Robert Walters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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