Jobs & Economy

Stories that explore employment trends, economic developments, and career insights that illuminate the ever-changing culture of work.

Lost in Transit: The Wayfinder Who Revamped Singapore’s MRT Station Signs

Jobs & Economy

Lost in Transit: The Wayfinder Who Revamped Singapore’s MRT Station Signs

The best directional signs are the one you never think about.

by Kimberly Lim March 28, 2025

After the Vote: Andrew Ong on Building a More Empathetic Singapore for Ex-Offenders

After the Vote: Andrew Ong on Building a More Empathetic Singapore for Ex-Offenders

"Ex-offenders need to see a future worth striving for, a clear alternative to a life of crime or addiction.

by Ilyas Sholihyn & Kimberly Lim March 27, 2025

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

The Hidden Cost of Job Stability: Why Singapore’s Public Servants Stay Put

When the iron rice bowl starts to crack, does a civil servant have what it takes to survive beyond the system?

by Andre Frois March 22, 2025

A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

A Sociologist’s Unexpected Lessons From Running a Holland Village Market Stall

“YOLO, but with your seatbelt on.”

by Kimberly Lim March 15, 2025

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

More Than Meets the Scan: How Radiographers Wrestle With Uncovering Life’s Fragility

How do radiographers cope with the weight of discovering life-altering conditions inside their patients?

by Andre Frois March 13, 2025

The Malnourished Reality of ‘Eat With Your Family Day’

The Malnourished Reality of ‘Eat With Your Family Day’

We want to feast on a fulfilling life, not just nibble at it every few months.

by Kimberly Lim March 11, 2025

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From Code to Cars: The Dual Passions of a Cybersecurity Expert

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Can You Crowdsource Kampung Spirit?

Can You Crowdsource Kampung Spirit?

“If I can get more help online, then I will look for it. If you ask me to rely on people [in real life], I don’t prefer it.”

by Kimberly Lim

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From PSLE Flop to Global Tech CEO: How Felix Lee is Rewriting the Rules of Opportunity

From PSLE Flop to Global Tech CEO: How Felix Lee is Rewriting the Rules of Opportunity

"We don’t need more exams. We need more spaces for creative failure."

by Andre Frois

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Meet Gang Kai, the Singaporean Who Moved to the US to Reach for the Stars at NASA

Meet Gang Kai, the Singaporean Who Moved to the US to Reach for the Stars at NASA

Live abroad and prosper.

by Kimberly Lim

February 21, 2025