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Tim Ho Wan: Empowering Workers In F&B

Posted on April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 by jules

When I first visited Tim Ho Wan when it opened in Singapore, I remember how I used a pen to note down my order on a piece of paper and pass it to the staff. Occasionally there would be incomplete or wrong orders, and I could see how busy the staff were as they tried…

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Upskilling is Not Just A Buzzword for This 51-year-old Care Professional

Posted on March 5, 2021March 9, 2021 by AJ

Karen Chong was once part of the Republic of Singapore Air Force. A mother of 4, she made the decision to leave the workforce so as to care for her kids full-time. For the past 20 years, she has cared for her four sons and many from her extended family. Finally in August 2016, Karen…

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A lift technician died while carrying out lift repair work. Here’s why you should care

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021 by MeiQ

A lot of blood, sweat and tears are behind the smooth running of our lifts and escalators all day err day. Find out what work the lift technicians have to do, and how much they’re paid.

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Gems from the Straits Times – UOB Budget 2021 Roundtable

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by MeiQ

There’re at least 6 gems to take home!

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Grab delivery man on bicycle

6 Struggles Food Delivery Workers Face They Wish You Knew

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by AJ

A decade ago, Food Panda, GrabFood and the likes did not exist and now they’re thriving essential businesses. Food delivery platforms in Singapore have seen a spike in rider signups following the start of Circuit Breaker, demand for food delivery is booming. Now, on the other end, have you ever wondered how it’s like being a…

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A Garden Preschool Where Both Students and Educators Learn

Posted on November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by jules

Preschools nowadays are a nexus of learning opportunities, not just for preschoolers, but staff too. At a learning journey to Skool4Kidz’ flagship centre at Sengkang Riverside Park with e2i (Employment & Employability Institute), I learnt about the exciting partnerships both parties have embarked on to improve the quality of early childhood education. The flagship centre,…

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Learn To Bake Anywhere, Anytime with Phoon Huat’s Online Classes

Posted on October 1, 2020 by jules

With the Circuit Breaker forcing Singaporeans and businesses to go online, homegrown bakery Phoon Huat had to cancel all its in-store classes at its Sims Lane and The Star Vista studios. While its B2B business suffered when many of its foodservice customers cancelled their orders and dining-in was suspended, there was a surge in retail…

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A Whole-of-nation Approach to Tackle Unemployment in Singapore

Posted on August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 by AJ

It’s increasingly hard to find reasons to cheer when one listens to the news these days. In the United States, the Covid-19 pandemic has sent the economy into a new recession and nearly cancelled out all of the employment gains of the last decade in mere months. In China, college graduates are facing their toughest…

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Working-From-Home Isn’t Completely Sustainable Yet. Why?

Posted on June 12, 2020 by The Editor

It’s good to read that “9 in 10 want to continue working from home (WFH)” (ST 24 May). While many see working from home becoming the new norm, the current mode of WFH may not be ideal for all – employees, managers, or organisations. Each individual has his/her own style of working One may work…

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Five Touching Tweets During Circuit Breaker

Posted on June 2, 2020 by jules

The Circuit Breaker is finally over! As we move into Phase 1 of post-Circuit Breaker, here’s a look back at five touching tweets that show how different people in Singapore have shown care and concern for one another. 1. An Indian restaurant sends hot snacks to hospital staff for free for a month According to…

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