Accelerated globalisation has brought forth modern technological constructions, and more are underway; retrenchment practices will continue due to restructuring, reorganisation, and downsizing. The idea is to remain relevant and competitive wherever you are, and by reskilling with these four sought-after skills like (1) data analytics, (2) artificial intelligence, (3) environmental & sustainability management and (4) critical […]
by Destiny Goh Imperfections are often seen as the chink in the armour, an Achilles heel that most people won’t broadcast in the workplace. But imperfections can be powerful when it’s transformed—by embracing them. But do not confuse your imperfections as your stumbling block, rather, an indicator for improvement. You can’t improve what you don’t […]
by Destiny Goh A perspective of the generational divide By 2030, Gen Z (1997 – 2012) will make up a third of the workforce, taking over leadership and paving the way for the next generation. Progressive, bright, and vocal, they keep the older generation on their toes, ready for another debate or discussion. Like most […]
Getting out of your comfort zone can be daunting and exciting; it’s the adrenaline rush and the fear of uncertainty of not knowing what awaits you. Some might come up with a conclusion to say the grass isn’t always greener on the other side, but the idea isn’t in the conclusion drawn. It’s what you […]
Most would say emotional intelligence is being in tune with their emotions—recognising their strengths and weaknesses, what makes them tick—or think it’s simply being ‘nice’ to others. Though not entirely wrong, what’s missing is the relationships with others and their social environment. In any working institution, emotional intelligence is the foundation of all relationships, and […]
Salespeople are the kind of people everyone wants to avoid. It’s almost as if you can smell their intentions from a mile away. It’s so easy to stereotype them but think about it, aren’t we all salespeople in our way? Whether you work in education, labs, entertainment and so on, you’re selling ideas and suggestions […]
The hustle culture has sparked quite a debate among people who need to slot in activities throughout their day to feel productive—that doing more makes them one step ahead of the rest. And then, some people think a work-life balance ought to be a priority, calling hustling culture toxic. There’s beauty in working hard but […]
Our fellow working fathers in GJC were interviewed to find out their perspective of a father’s unconditional love. 1. Do you feel the workplace is supportive of working fathers? If yes, what makes it supportive, and how does it affect how you work? Gabriel Chua: Our workplace culture is very supportive of its working parents. […]
It’s undeniable that intelligence, talent, and ability have long defined what makes successful people tick. But there is something else far greater: their ability to rethink and unlearn what they value and make up most of their identity. Once challenged, doubt often leads to curiosity and the discovery of new knowledge. Grant, organisational psychologist and […]
On this Mother’s Day, we want to take some time out to celebrate all the amazing mothers around the world. It is no secret that most women assume multiple roles once stepping into motherhood and still manage to get things done as they exhibit excellence at work and home. Today, we were granted an opportunity […]
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