Work Culture

THINKING ALOUD

What makes a good job? Feeling that you matter

Gallup’s research suggests managers have a substantial influence on workforce engagement.

Singapore’s disengagement crisis costs the economy US$73 billion a year

When people have to make a choice about what to do next, they often pick the thing that seems achievable, even if that is not in their interests.
THE BROAD VIEW

Too many people are shockingly bad at prioritisation

Tensions between colleagues can arise when boundaries are broken.

Too much time with colleagues can sour social interaction

Optimists are more likely to rise up organisational ladders, with one study finding that entrepreneurs and managers are more upbeat than employees.

The benefits – and dangers – of optimism

The travails of the modern worker start even before university, with the new norm of securing internships to score brownie points for a permanent position at a company.
THE BROAD VIEW

The modern worker in trouble

Generation X and mature millennial executives who spent 20 to 30 years building real capability are now approaching a crossroads.
SWITCHING LANES

Fractional is the future of work

We must ask whether our system makes having children a viable choice, says the writer.
THE BROAD VIEW

Want to solve Singapore’s fertility problem? Start by rethinking caregiving at work

While overall ageing unfolds gradually, menopause triggers a sharp health decline, and unlike many health conditions, it is certain and inevitable.

The hidden economic costs of menopause

Beware the emoji minefield at work.

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