What Is The Scope Of Freelancing And How Businesses Can Benefit From Freelancers?
Ever since the pandemic hit the world, freelancing has gained popularity. As people lost their jobs, they turned to the internet to keep earning a livelihood by selling their special skills. Now that remote working is a big thing, more…
106: Toh Swee Chien and Peggy Lim on SkillsFuture Singapore, misconceptions and their personal approach to skilling
Peggy Lim leads the Enterprise Engagement Office in SkillsFuture Singapore to promote and drive skills development in enterprises. Toh Swee Chien leads the Public Engagement Division in SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), where he is responsible for SSG’s efforts to guide individuals…
Work It – S1E21: Is a 4-day work week a good idea?
Is a shorter work week the next big thing in the workplace after hybrid work? Does working fewer days lead to longer hours, less pay or even greater stress or do the benefits outweigh all costs? Elisa Mallis, from the…
105: Damien Andreasen on HiBob, one of Time’s Magazine Best Invention 2022
Damien Andreasen is the regional Head of APAC at the HR software platform company, HiBob. Before joining HiBob, Damien spent a decade launching and scaling ANZ technology companies, including Spreets, Lawpath, and Ento. Since HiBob’s launch in late 2015, HiBob has achieved…
How to Set Yourself Up for a Work Promotion
While many people might begin their careers in part-time or low-level positions, there’s much more to a job than simply earning money. As you progress through your professional life, chances are you’ll eventually want to do more complex, fulfilling work.…
104: Keith Tan on ELLA, Singapore’s Robotic Barista
Keith Tan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ella by Crown Digital IO, a Robotics and Coffee start-up solving key challenges in the F&B industry. Previously from the wealth management industry, Keith was inspired to build a…
This happened to me in 2022 – Year in Review
It seemed like yesterday when I completed my year review blog post for 2021, and here we are with the 2022 version. And the procrastination bug bit me again as I kicked the can down the road til the very…
Commentary: Waking up at 5am is more posturing than productivity hack
When the circuit breaker was tripped in 2020, my kids were doing home-based learning every day. Because I had to provide on-site tech support to three demanding users throughout the day, I couldn’t begin any serious work until late in…
5 Easy Steps to Automate Employee Onboarding Process
Employee onboarding has evolved into a critical process for a successful growing company, combining the management process with staff management. Effective onboarding translates into improved learning and motivation. It also helps an organisation to prevent employee turnover. A study by…
Work It – S1E20: How to negotiate a salary increase
We all want more money, but how can we strike a balance between getting more and being realistic? What are the dos and don’ts, and how can you determine your worth? Career coach Samantha Ng breaks it down in this…
