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Social Media Tell-Alls Won’t Fix Toxic Workplaces

Social Media Tell-Alls Won’t Fix Toxic Workplaces

Rarely do social media exposés fix the problems of a toxic workplace. If online tell-alls won't help shift the needle, what will?

by Laili Abdeen December 27, 2021

Meet Ronald, The Singaporean Retiring On a 5 Acre Farm In Australia

Meet Ronald, The Singaporean Retiring On a 5 Acre Farm In Australia

As a child, Ronald dreamed of a life surrounded by plants and animals. Now, decades later, he has made that dream a reality by retiring on a farm in Australia.

by Edoardo Liotta December 17, 2021

Singapore’s New Workplace Discrimination Law Is Timely but Lacks Teeth

Singapore’s New Workplace Discrimination Law Is Timely but Lacks Teeth

Does Singapore's new anti-discrimination guidelines tackle the real issues of workplace prejudice or is it just performative?

by Daryl Yang and Rayner Tan November 14, 2021

It’s Time We Better Understand What Child Life Therapists Do

It’s Time We Better Understand What Child Life Therapists Do

Child Life Therapists help reduce traumatic healthcare experiences for children. So why don't we know more of what they do?

by Goh Qiu Ting November 9, 2021

The Polarising Opinions of Muslim Women About Nurses in Hijab

The Polarising Opinions of Muslim Women About Nurses in Hijab

Come 1st Nov, Singapore nurses are now permitted to wear the Hijab to work. Though an occasion to celebrate, the decision is not without its fair share of polarised opinions.

by Laili Abdeen October 29, 2021

Security Beyond Brawn — Professional Singapore Bodyguards Tell All

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Security Beyond Brawn — Professional Singapore Bodyguards Tell All

For these career bodyguards in Singapore, the business of security goes beyond sheer muscles and brute strength.

by Alice October 27, 2021

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When Science Hits the Park: Robot Dogs, Auto Garbage Collectors and Fragrance Creators

When Science Hits the Park: Robot Dogs, Auto Garbage Collectors and Fragrance Creators

Situated along the vibrant Greater one-north community, the Singapore Science Park is pretty much a hub shrouded in mystery. Turns out, there’s more than just robot dogs here.

by Eve Lock

January 20, 2022

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Why Misdiagnosed Women Are Turning to Femtech Companies for Help

Why Misdiagnosed Women Are Turning to Femtech Companies for Help

Women are more likely to get a misdiagnosis from a doctor—how can femtech change that?

by Cam Khalid

January 11, 2022

Is Silence Really Golden When it Comes to Disclosing HIV Status at Work?

Is Silence Really Golden When it Comes to Disclosing HIV Status at Work?

Between risking discrimination and potential dismissal, what does laying all their cards on the table bring for PLHIV in the workplace?

by Rainer Cheung

January 5, 2022

The Lives of Our Underprivileged Kids: Increasing Opportunities with Holistic Education

The Lives of Our Underprivileged Kids: Increasing Opportunities with Holistic Education

Raising a child in Singapore can be a costly endeavour and not everyone has the means to send them for extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Si Hui from Glyph Community talks about how their enrichment programmes can help level the playing field for kids from lower-income households �

by RICE

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She Struggled to Speak English in School. Today, She Runs a Company That Empowers Communities

She Struggled to Speak English in School. Today, She Runs a Company That Empowers Communities

It take guts to quit a cushy job to make real impact for those who’ve been left out by society, but that’s exactly what Michelle did.

by Eve Lock

December 13, 2021