Working life

The perils of headphones in the office

Headphones at work may boost productivity, but recent research shows they can leave a less positive impression on others.

Sun, surf and a shorter stay: Backpackers fret over Australia’s visa crackdown

Australia’s Bondi Beach is long known as a backpacker’s paradise for its chill vibes and carefree lifestyle.

Young workers trade the ladder for the lily pad

In today’s uncertain hiring environment, younger workers see value in ‘lily pad’ hopping, shifting laterally through shorter-term roles in different organisations and sectors.

Let young people experiment with AI, says CDL’s Kwek Leng Beng

City Developments chairman Kwek Leng Beng speaking to media in an interview on the sidelines of the Star of Hope Gala on Sept 15.

New wellness centre in the CBD provides workers with counselling, physiotherapy

The new centre provides mental and digital well-being, including counselling, mindfulness sessions, art therapy, and digital wellness talks and workshops.

Menopause in the workplace: New playbook helps companies create a supportive office culture

The office is the last place women go to for information on perimenopause symptoms.

A permanent or contract role? That isn’t the real career question

Today’s workers are increasingly focused on building a portfolio of skills rather than finding a “job for life”.

Minor Issues

How to bridge the generation gap

Bridging the generation gap means that parents have to be more patient with their children, says the writer.

South Korea approves jeans for civil service job interviews but says no to ties, formal dress shoes

The announcement has quickly spread across online communities and social media, attracting significant attention from civil service exam applicants.

Finding Joy

Japan is lovely as a tourist. Working there is another thing altogether

On the writer’s first day at work, the cultural realities hit her like a bullet train.

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