Well-being

Boundary-led leadership: Why saying ‘no’ is a strategic advantage

To ensure the world’s well-being, both climate actions and nature protection are important. However, nature is often overlooked.

Into a post-ESG era, what’s next for corporate impact?

Jean Khong, general manager of FairPrice Foundation, says: “Our purpose as FairPrice Group is to keep daily essentials within reach for all of Singapore.”
TAKING HEART

PSA Corp, FairPrice Foundation among winners of AIC’s Friends of Community Care Awards

The home-care provider uses a lightweight headset and an app to assess a client's physical traits, such as BMI, as well as stress levels.
TAKING HEART

iKare provides personalised care to improve mental well-being via Omnifit tech, one-to-one services

Pranai Phornprapha, chief executive officer of Kaleido Lifestyle, talks about making his mark as a hospitality entrepreneur.

New year, new beginnings

GDP and other measures of paid activity in the economy are extremely valuable as a gauge of how money flows and the resources available for households and government to consume and to invest.
THE BROAD VIEW

The perils in the search for the perfect GDP alternative

Burnout happens when the demands of a job are high for a long time, and are not offset by sufficient mental and physical resources.

How to recognise burnout – and what to do if you’re affected

CapitaLand staff volunteers bringing seniors to reminiscence-themed booths at the #LoveOurSeniors carnival at Kallang Wave Mall.
TAKING HEART

CapitaLand hosts carnival to benefit nearly 1,000 seniors

Despite companies investing over US$60 billion annually worldwide in well-being programmes, they appear to make little impact.

Workplace well-being programmes often don’t work – but here’s how to make them better

Piang Dao Mind Retreat evokes a cave-like feeling, a place for the inner self to feel safe with minimal distractions, says landscape architect and sculptor Colin K Okashimo.
DESIGN

Room with a mountain view