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So Singaporean
One might say that Singapore’s identity is best encapsulated by three things: scrumptious local food, the tissue ‘chope-ing’ (reserving) system, and tongue twisting abbreviations (we even have a...
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Not Enough Time?
Do you feel like there just aren’t enough hours in a day to accomplish the tasks you set out to do?You are not alone. As a part-time degree student holding a 9 to 5 job, I have to admit that my daily...
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3 Awesome But Dangerous Jobs
Wish you could get out of your boring, deskbound job? Take your pick from these three exhilarating professions! (Read More Here!)Facebook LikeGoogle Plus Oneread more
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Lessons from Our Beloved Teachers
By Julailah WahidBack in secondary school, I was quite the troublemaker. Not only did I cut classes to hang with the cool neighbourhood kids, but I also sported coloured hair and multiple ear piercings...
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Foods to Avoid at the Office
With soaring food prices, unhealthy dining options and limited time on our hands, eating out may be a luxury that we can only afford from time to time. It isn’t surprising then that many office...
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Survey: Singapore Workers Score Low Happiness Levels Since 2009
Half a decade onward and low work happiness scores continue to dog many Singapore workers, with $10,000 monthly salary being the 'magic' defining mark for improving happiness.By: Alythea HoMany studies...
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Q&A: My company is encouraging me to retire early. Should I?
By: Alythea HoQuestion: I've been offered the chance to retire early by my company. And I'm not the only one. I'm not upset at all, but I'd like to know if it's a good idea to accept the offer?...
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Survey: 10 Strangest Requests from Singapore Bosses
Would you bear your boss’s traffic offense? 40% of Singapore workers say their bosses have asked them to do tasks unrelated to their main job scopes -- with some requests bordering on the downright...
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Is Your Daily Work Commute Ruining Your Life?
Research shows long work commutes have bad implications for your well-being. Here are some tips on how you can improve your daily commuting experience. By: Alythea HoFor most people, commuting to work...
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Q&A: My colleague asked me for feedback. He's smart and efficient, but can be...
By: Alythea HoQuestion: Recently my colleague pulled me aside and asked me to give feedback on how he conducts meetings. He's smart and efficient, but during discussions he can be a real dominating...
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How to Avoid Repeating Your Parents' Career Mistakes
Stuck in an unsatisfying career? Face those skellies in the cupboard and regain control over your career – you might just be living out your parents’ career mistakes.By: Alythea HoPeople often feel...
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5 Design Tips to Boost Workplace Productivity
Fluorescent lights and boring white walls are so demotivating and passé. Try these workplace design tips that are backed by research to help transform your office into a hub of productivity and focus....
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Q&A: My colleague just got promoted. Should I befriend my new boss?
Question: My co-worker’s a nice bubbly gal and we're pretty good friends. We even hang out after work and do things like booze together. Then last week she was promoted and now I report to her. She...
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3 Guilt-free Reasons for Taking Time-off from Work
Struggling to decide whether you should take leave and risk being perceived as a 'slacker'? Here are some guilt-free suggestions to help you get the rest that you deserve.By: Alythea HoHoliday season...
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3 Counterintuitive Tips for Setting Better Work Goals for your Team
Do you know that being too specific could actually harm your work goals' success? We suggest three (possibly) counter-intuitive tips to help you set better goals for your team.By: Alythea HoThe ability...
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How close are these TV-show jobs to real-world jobs?
A lot of shows on TV are far from real — fairytale characters living in an average American town, a post-apocalyptic world dominated by flesh-eating zombies, humans and vampires caught up in love...
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How helping others can help your job search
Volunteering in your community can be rewarding for many reasons – you get to help others, give back to your community and hopefully enjoy some personal growth along the way. Volunteering may help with...
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What job seekers from different generations can learn from each other
There are essentially three generations of job seekers vying for jobs today: Baby Boomers, Generation X or Gen X, and Generation Y or Millennials. Because of this, job seekers are finding themselves...
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6 Career Lessons from ‘American Horror Story: Coven’
Some TV shows are educational and thought provoking. Others aren’t, but they allow you to leave your office worries behind and not have to check your phone for emails from the boss for the next hour....
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How to Handle an Ethical Dilemma at Work
Have you ever been faced with a situation at work that’s made you uncomfortable? Perhaps you’re assigned a project with a subject matter that goes against your values or beliefs. Or a client does or...
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