Working life

Why saying ‘good job’ to an employee is no longer enough

A recent Randstad survey in Singapore shows that a lack of recognition or appreciation is among the top three factors discouraging employees across Gen Z, millennials and Gen X.

Headstart On Record Podcast

Being kinder to yourself during job changes

Learn how to better reconcile the mixed feelings that come with work transitions.

Resuming work when the kids sleep is a norm after starting a family

For many dual‑income households, this is not an exception but a regular rhythm of daily life.

Branded Content

Professional development, collaboration, well-being: Inside a workplace that prioritises its people

Ministry of Home Affairs Super MHA townhall

Commentary

Spare a thought for those unhappy, entitled Singaporeans

Entitlement shows up everywhere, often in less obvious ways that we have come to accept as everyday irritations.

Welcome to the office. Now take off your shoes

Some start-ups, blurring the lines between home and office, are embracing a “no shoes” policy.

Workers in South Korea may soon be able to ignore late-night work messages

South Korea’s real working hours stood at 1,859 in 2024 among the highest in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

askST Jobs: Why do some internships pay so much more than others?

While internship remuneration in Singapore can vary widely, most industries offer stipends in the range of $1,000 to $2,000.

Releasing my inner domestic goddess – discovering the joy of homemade food

One new activity taking up the writer's time these days is cooking, and she is discovering, to her delight, that she enjoys mucking about in the kitchen.

Life Awards 2025

The I Quit! Just Kidding Award goes to the return-to-office backlash that never materialised

Return-to-office mandates have been rolled out across the board, with companies such as Amazon and Grab requiring staff to be in office five days a week.

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