Jobs

The labour market is generally viewed as stable, which economists say should allow the Federal Reserve to keep its eye on stubbornly high inflation.

International

US job openings rise in July after sharp downward revision in previous month

Job openings had risen by 89,000 to 7.271 million by the last day of July

2026-09-01T14:55:00.000Z

One response – articulated last week by Bill Gates – is that we should have jobs that are “human reserved” and cannot be filled by robots.

Opinion & Features

A real-world trial for work in the age of AI

There are important lessons about universal basic income to be drawn from the behaviour of pensioners

2026-09-01T09:36:18.000Z

AI adoption is essential for competitiveness, but its impact on workers cannot be left entirely to the market.

Opinion & Features

AI will affect jobs unevenly. Singapore’s response must be just as targeted

GenAI might weaken career ladders, but embodied AI can address labour shortages. We must prepare for both

2026-08-26T04:00:00.000Z

As more companies automate their own hiring processes, many candidates are using AI to apply for jobs or tailor their experiences to role descriptions.

Technology

Picture-perfect AI resumes push firms back to tests, referrals

A ‘human approach’ and networking are becoming increasingly important, say recruiters

2026-08-24T07:22:18.000Z

DBS signs an MOU with the Institute of Banking and Finance Singapore, which benefits DBS employees and the wider financial services workforce.

Companies & Markets

DBS rolls out career advisory service to help employees navigate AI-driven change

‘Bigger prize’ in capturing AI’s value lies in redesigning jobs so workers can do higher-value work, says Minister Tan See Leng

2026-08-24T02:00:00.000Z

SpaceX’s Starship rocket uses super-chilled methane – the primary ingredient in natural gas – combined with liquid oxygen as propellant.

Companies & Markets

SpaceX is hiring for natural gas trading to support energy needs

[HOUSTON] Elon Musk’s SpaceX is hiring a trader to build and lead a natural gas trading team to support the space flight company’s growing fuel and power needs.

2026-08-22T03:41:50.000Z

Career

THRIVE NEWSLETTER

Is blue the new white? Why some young workers are choosing blue-collar jobs

[SINGAPORE] Fresh out of National Service, Iskandar Jalil, also known as Iskons, worked as a technician before being headhunted for an engineering role in 2022.

2026-08-20T10:50:09.000Z