The recent Singapore Budget 2016 has got every industry buzzing. After a symbolic consolidation of efforts by our pioneer generation with its accompanying wide-scaled celebrations last year, it was time to roll up our sleeves once more and grind ourselves to work on the next 50 years of Singapore’s future. This was the way Mr [...]
I believe that we live in a society that is enamoured with planning. We speak so much about building for the future, but what about building for the present? There is so much stress thinking about a future that more often than not, don’t manifest in the way you want or expect. However, I definitely [...]
In 2011, a multinational survey of 14 countries ranked Singapore employees as the least happy. 41.7% of those who were surveyed indicated that they were dissatisfied or more than dissatisfied with their jobs. Three years later, after a continent-wide survey conducted by global recruitment company, Randstad Workmonitor, Singapore was ranked second in Asia Pacific, behind [...]
Time flies – another year is coming to an end. However, it is my favourite time of the year. It is the time I begin to assess the things I’ve done, think about the learning points I’ve gained and reflect on how I can further improve for the coming year. This year, I would like [...]
A company may have the most advanced technology and the best product in the market, but it is essentially the people within the firm that make it great. Hiring the right fit in itself is challenging, and the process doesn’t end once that person is appointed. Engaging the hired talent, together with building on their [...]
