Working life

Finding Joy

I get by with a little help from my (work) friends

Friends add another dimension, infusing meaning into the work experience, says the writer.

The pros and cons of commuting

On average people around the world spend roughly an hour a day commuting.

Singapore sees another IPO as JustCo rides on Asia’s demand for hybrid work

JustCo co-founder and CEO Kong Wan Sing at JustCo Labrador Tower on Jan 15, 2026.

More F&B, greenery to cater to CBD workers as demand for premium offices grows

(Clockwise from left) Artist impressions of The Clifford at Raffles Place, Capital Tower’s Urban Plaza, and City Developments Limited's Union Square.

The next career skill you need to learn? How to drop the bad habits

We often talk about lifelong learning and "upskilling" - but in our 40s and 50s, we must learn to unlearn the bad habits that've followed us in our decades at work, says the writer.

Commentary

Free air-con and other things I miss in a year of working from home

The past 10 months have taught the writer there are trade-offs to all the freedom and flexibility of working from home.

Branded Content

Free rides, meal credits and a boss who has your back: Why chip giant’s staff feel seen at work

leroy lee (centre) manager and senior engineer at micron technology standing with colleagues during 18-month posting in hiroshima japan he went for three years after joining the company in 2021; micron ranked among best employers 2026 in singapore

Branded Content

In the age of AI, the most powerful tool at this biotech company is its people

Amgen employees Mission Week

The mystery of good judgment

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has been compared unfavourably with some of his predecessors like Mr Robert McNamara and Mr Donald Rumsfeld.

Tokyo government urges employers to allow T-shirts and shorts at work to beat the heat

A Tokyo metropolitan government Bureau of Environment employee wears a short-sleeved shirt and shorts at the Tokyo metropolitan government building on April 22, 2026.

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