Flexible Work Arrangements: How to Build a Case for Work-Life Balance

Flexible Work Arrangements: How to Build a Case for Work-Life Balance

In a pivotal move aimed at enhancing work-life balance and boosting workplace productivity, Singapore has announced the institutionalisation of Flexible Work Arrangements (FWAs) as a permanent fixture in the employment landscape. Announced by the Ministry of Manpower, in collaboration with the National Trades Union Congress and the Singapore National Employers Federation, these guidelines are designed…

The Multi-Job Hustle: How a Singaporean Navigates Overemployment in Singapore

The Multi-Job Hustle: How a Singaporean Navigates Overemployment in Singapore

In the past 12 months, the labour market has been shrouded with news around retrenchments and in recent weeks, the government has moved to increase the retirement age and re-employment age to give a longer statutory protection to senior workers who want to work longer. Essentially, most of my peers are trying to stay employed….

Money Updates: How My Career Break Unveiled Unexpected Savings
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Money Updates: How My Career Break Unveiled Unexpected Savings

Last October, I wrote about choosing to quit my job instead of wasting my time as a quiet quitter. Eventually, I left the firm in December because my ex-manager offered me a 2-month contract role as a Fractional MarTech Lead where I continue to manage my team and work on CRM & MarTech strategies for…

AI in the Workplace: From Job Threat to Career Superpower
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AI in the Workplace: From Job Threat to Career Superpower

Ever wondered about the role of Artificial Intelligence in our jobs and lives? It’s a hot topic, and rightly so. Everywhere we turn, there’s talk about AI reshaping our world, particularly the job market. This might sound a bit scary, right? The thought of machines and algorithms taking over jobs is unsettling. But let’s flip…

3 things you can do if you want to earn a higher salary
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3 things you can do if you want to earn a higher salary

I rarely write about Facebook posts because I seldom get triggered by them to do something so this is one of the rare pokemons out there. There was a recent anonymous post that complained about how most post university jobs in Singapore can’t break through the $100,000 annual salary mark, even after 10 years of…

Why everyone should have at least one side hustle
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Why everyone should have at least one side hustle

What is a side hustle A side hustle is any type of employment that is undertaken in addition to your full-time job. A side hustle is usually performed either freelance or piecework, providing you with a supplemental income. Side hustles are often things that you are passionate about, unlike your typical day job that you…