Jobs & Economy

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

‘Why Would I Do Anything Else?’: The People Finding Joy in Working on Public Holidays

‘Why Would I Do Anything Else?’: The People Finding Joy in Working on Public Holidays

If we’ve built our lives around work so completely, do we forget how to rest even when given the chance?

by Nadine Lee December 24, 2024

The Questions We Need to Confront About Domestic Helpers and Bomb Shelter Rooms

The Questions We Need to Confront About Domestic Helpers and Bomb Shelter Rooms

Room for improvement.

by RICE December 13, 2024

The Painful Truths Your Interns Are Probably Learning About Your Workplace

The Painful Truths Your Interns Are Probably Learning About Your Workplace

A portrait of the modern Singaporean workplace from the mouths of precocious interns.

by Nadine Lee December 11, 2024

Beyond an Iron Rice Bowl, Why Do People Sign On?

Beyond an Iron Rice Bowl, Why Do People Sign On?

What compels a Singaporean son to make the military a full-time job?

by Aidan Razali December 11, 2024

The Search For Authenticity in Singapore’s New Wave of Home-Based Businesses

The Search For Authenticity in Singapore’s New Wave of Home-Based Businesses

No place like home-based businesses.

by Kimberly Lim November 29, 2024

What Our Teenage Part-Time Jobs Taught Us About Navigating the Corporate World

What Our Teenage Part-Time Jobs Taught Us About Navigating the Corporate World

Back when blue collar uniforms were hype apparel.

by Andre Frois November 24, 2024

Recent Articles

Singapore, Unfiltered

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

Are Bomb Shelters Fit for Domestic Helpers to Call Home?

What does it say about Singapore when the real estate industry rebrands bomb shelters and utility rooms as 'maid rooms'?

by RICE

December 12, 2024

Binge

Who We’re Really Hurting When We Buy Fake Goods

Who We’re Really Hurting When We Buy Fake Goods

What's the true cost of buying imitation products?

by Andre Frois

December 12, 2024

Grindsets

Singaporeans Confess How They’re Wayang-ing the December Blues Away At Work

Singaporeans Confess How They’re Wayang-ing the December Blues Away At Work

It's the most unproductive time of the year.

by Nadine Lee

December 8, 2024

Coming Of Age

Millennial Managers Share Their Thoughts on What Gen Z Might Be Like as Leaders

Millennial Managers Share Their Thoughts on What Gen Z Might Be Like as Leaders

Will Gen Z bosses slay?

by Andre Frois

November 17, 2024

Coming Of Age

Studying in Your 40s As DINKs Is Still Hard Work

Studying in Your 40s As DINKs Is Still Hard Work

Never too late.

by Daniel Peters

November 14, 2024