Jobs & Economy

Stories that explore employment trends, economic developments, and career insights that illuminate the ever-changing culture of work.

Lost in Transit: The Wayfinder Who Revamped Singapore’s MRT Station Signs

Jobs & Economy

Lost in Transit: The Wayfinder Who Revamped Singapore’s MRT Station Signs

The best directional signs are the one you never think about.

by Kimberly Lim March 28, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

When the iron rice bowl starts to crack, does a civil servant have what it takes to survive beyond the system?

by Andre Frois March 22, 2025

A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

“YOLO, but with your seatbelt on.”

by Kimberly Lim March 15, 2025

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

How do radiographers cope with the weight of discovering life-altering conditions inside their patients?

by Andre Frois March 13, 2025

The Malnourished Reality of ‘Eat With Your Family Day’

The Malnourished Reality of ‘Eat With Your Family Day’

We want to feast on a fulfilling life, not just nibble at it every few months.

by Kimberly Lim March 11, 2025

From Code to Cars: The Dual Passions of a Cybersecurity Expert

From Code to Cars: The Dual Passions of a Cybersecurity Expert

A crash course in taking the wheel.

by Alfieyah Abdullah March 5, 2025

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Singapore, Unfiltered

First-Time Voters: What’s Their Move for GE2025?

First-Time Voters: What’s Their Move for GE2025?

“Marine Parade-Braddell Heights? Where the hell is Braddell Heights?

by RICE

April 24, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

After the Vote: Moonlake Lee’s Call for a Singapore That Sees ADHD Differently

After the Vote: Moonlake Lee’s Call for a Singapore That Sees ADHD Differently

"We need to reframe how we think about ADHD—from a deficit to a strength-based perspective."

by Ilyas Sholihyn

April 17, 2025

Grindsets

The Business of Teaching Business

The Business of Teaching Business

Dr Melissa Liow could’ve built an empire in hospitality. Instead, she chose to serve a different kind of clientele: students.

by Alfieyah Abdullah

April 8, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

After The Vote: Stefanie Foo on How Singapore Can Address Gen Z’s Job Woes

After The Vote: Stefanie Foo on How Singapore Can Address Gen Z’s Job Woes

Stefanie—an undergraduate and first-time voter—has plenty to say about the swelling anxieties of Singapore's younger generation.

by Kimberly Lim

April 3, 2025

Singapore, Unfiltered

After the Vote: Andrew Ong on Building a More Empathetic Singapore for Ex-Offenders

After the Vote: Andrew Ong on Building a More Empathetic Singapore for Ex-Offenders

"Ex-offenders need to see a future worth striving for, a clear alternative to a life of crime or addiction."

by Ilyas Sholihyn & Kimberly Lim

March 27, 2025