Jeffery Tan

Jeffery Tan is the group general counsel and chief sustainability officer of Jardine Cycle & Carriage, a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. He is also CEO of mental health charity Jardine MINDSET and serves on the boards of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Mind Forward Alliance Singapore and the Global Guiding Council of One Mind At Work. He is a member of the board advisory panel of mental health platform Talk Your Heart Out and an adviser to the sustainability panel of the association of Singapore Exchange (SGX) listed entities, SGListcos.

The boomerang does not just return; it returns having gathered speed and value on its journey, reminding us that in the calculus of a life well-lived, purpose is the ultimate currency.

The ‘boomerang effect’: How strategic philanthropy pays a purpose premium

Beyond the balance sheet, the act of giving generates a unique dividend for the investor

For the retrenched, a layoff is more than a loss of income. It is a rupture in identity, security and purpose.

The axe of retrenchment

Addressing the psychological cost of layoffs when it cuts more ways than one

Among executives, the symptoms of burnout are often dangerously mislabelled: The irritable chief executive is “passionate”. The indecisive chief financial officer is “deliberate”. The disengaged head of innovation is “delegating”.

The unseen leadership crisis: executive burnout

When the captain is frantic, the entire crew is at risk of drowning

Mental health and well-being is not a benevolent add-on. It is a risk multiplier. High attrition, diminished innovation, stigma and burnout generate real financial exposure.

The ‘S’ in ESG must stand for social well-being that includes mental health

It’s time for corporations to recognise the strategic and ethical significance of mental wellness – and remedy its persistent neglect.

How do we reconcile AI’s benefits with its human costs? The answer lies in strategies that prioritise both productivity and mental health.  

Taming the AI ‘beast’ without losing ourselves

Artificial intelligence can drive progress without eroding mental well-being, but only if we act deliberately and intentionally

FILE PHOTO: A boardroom is seen in an office building in Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S., May 24, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
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Boards and mental health: An opportunity for greater business success

Leadership with empathy and a strategic vision for employees will secure a critical advantage for organisations

Photo illustration of teens using mobile phone, photographed on Oct 29, 2024.
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Tools of convenience that gobble up our time

How apps and self-service portals may be making our lives busier

Creating safe spaces where employees feel comfortable talking about mental health is not an aspirational utopia; rather, it is essential for fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
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Square pegs in round holes – mental health and performance at the workplace

Educating employees and managers about this issue is essential for reducing stigma and fostering empathy

Retirement offers the freedom to explore new passions and interests.
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Moving beyond titles and positions: Becoming ‘Romeos’ and embracing a post-career life

With the right mindset and strategies, the post-retirement phase can be one of the most rewarding chapters of one’s life

Leaders who understand the value of mental health strategies can foster a supportive work culture that encourages open conversations about mental health.

Showing extraordinary leadership in 2025 – mental health and the inclusive workplace

THE results from the recently released Public Attitudes Study by the Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) are worrying. Almost 2,000...