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Time to talk about talent retention in Singapore’s newsrooms

Issues with retaining journalists go beyond just low pay and irregular hours.

Tee Zhuo

Tee Zhuo

Published Mon, Aug 1, 2022 · 05:50 AM
    • Retaining talent in the newsroom goes beyond attractive pay and hours, to creating an environment that nurtures passion for journalism.
    • Retaining talent in the newsroom goes beyond attractive pay and hours, to creating an environment that nurtures passion for journalism. Lim Yaohui, ST

    “Exodus” is a word journalists use a lot when reporting on talent retention problems.

    In 2019, there was an “exodus” of 30 staff from SMRT. The year before, an “exodus” of lecturers from the National University of Singapore. And in January, The Business Times reported an “exodus” of young lawyers.

    When it comes to our own talent issues, however, reliable information and official figures are scarce.

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