Workplace culture

Too much time with colleagues can sour social interaction

Many of our social and corporate systems are built to favour those who can project confidence, command airtime and manage upwards.

The quiet cost of a noisy workplace

The poll finds that 65% of working professionals in the city-state experience quiet cracking occasionally.

‘Quiet cracking’ experienced by 30% of Singapore workers regularly: survey 

Staff at JW Marriott Singapore gather regularly with
leaders, reflecting a culture where open conversations and shared feedback help improve day-to-day work.
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Trust, transparency and support: What it really means to love where you work

When rooms are in demand, the top of every hour ushers in the same scene: people rising from their desks and walking around with water bottles.

The excruciating quest for a meeting room

Decision fatigue, emotional exhaustion and disengagement are frequent companions to senior roles, says the writer.

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

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng says making Workplace Fairness Act judgments publicly accessible will help employers and workers better understand how the law is applied.

Judges to determine costs awarded under new workplace fairness law

To prevent workers and employers from being embroiled in litigation and facing high legal costs, workplace discrimination claims will mainly be heard in the Employment Claims Tribunals.

Singapore aims for workplace fairness law to kick in end-2027, from previous estimate of ‘2026 to 2027’

Xiaomi is not the only company pushing its employees to work long hours. Staff across China’s tech sector complain they spend all their time at the office.

The human cost of Xiaomi’s rapid pivot from smartphones to EVs