By Alvin Aloysius Goh The GovTech workforce transition has reignited a conversation many Singaporeans thought had long been settled: the idea of the "iron rice bowl". The local and regional media have been actively discussing it, and honestly, I think the conversation it has sparked is a good thing, whether you are in the public […]

By Dr Kim-Lim Tan Humans are always looking for meaning in their lives, and for many, that meaning is found through work. People care more about meaningful work than any other aspect of their careers, including pay, benefits, promotions, and working conditions. According to a recent Ministry of Manpower survey, leveraging employees' skills in their […]

By Alvin Aloysius Goh & Eugene Chang Singapore doesn't have an engagement problem. It has a judgement problem. Building on the Singapore Workplace Report 2026: why the leaders being asked to fix engagement are the same ones deploying AI into decisions no one was formed to make. Executive Summary The Singapore Workplace Report 2026 establishes […]