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6 November 2025
Rooted in Trust, Growing With Singaporeans for Tomorrow: Melissa Khoo on CPF Board’s Past, Present, and Future
From a simple retirement scheme to a cornerstone of social security, Melissa Khoo reflects on CPF Board’s evolving role to better meet the needs of Singaporeans.
Leadership Stories: Lessons, journeys and candid insights from public sector leaders.
26 June 2025
Think Bigger: These Books Will Change How You Lead, Live and Work
Change can bring about challenges, but it can also be filled with opportunities for growth and self-improvement. Here are nine books to help you thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Beyond Work: How officers recharge, pursue passions and stay well beyond the office.
7 April 2025
Singapore in 2035, As Imagined by Public Officers
We asked our readers, “If life in Singapore were a movie, how would you envision our society in 10 years’ time?” Here are their responses, generated with AI.
Preparing for the Future: Ideas and projects preparing Singapore for what’s next.
3 April 2025
Working Hard or Hardly Living: Three Reasons to Set and Maintain Boundaries At Work
As modern technology makes it more convenient to work anytime, anywhere, many professionals are falling into the trap of constantly being "on call". In this article, we explore how work-life balance can improve your productivity and mental health.
Beyond Work: How officers recharge, pursue passions and stay well beyond the office.
25 March 2025
Dealing With 400 Tonnes Of Oil: Emergency Preparedness In Action
When 400 tonnes of oil spilled into Singapore’s waters, a swift, coordinated response mitigated its impact. Here’s how Singapore tackled a fast-spreading oil spill crisis.
Partnerships: What happens when government works hand-in-hand with citizens and communities.
12 March 2025
The Movie in Our Minds: Singapore in 10 Years
In December 2024, we asked public officers, “If life in Singapore were a movie, how would you envision our society in 10 years’ time?” Here are some of the creative and thought-provoking responses that we received.
Preparing for the Future: Ideas and projects preparing Singapore for what’s next.
11 March 2025
How To Rekindle Your Love for Your Job
Finding it hard to find satisfaction at work? Take charge! Refocus, make small shifts, and grow your way to a more meaningful and fulfilling career.
Growth Journeys: From first steps to new heights—how officers grow their careers.
10 March 2025
Powering the Future: How This Public Officer Is Inspiring Youths To Join The Energy Sector
As Singapore looks towards expanding access to clean energy, there will be more positions in the energy sector to be filled. Yet, many youths shy away from these opportunities. In this article, Leow Hui Min shares about her work in cultivating their interest in the energy sector.
Heart of Public Service: The people, purpose and passion behind serving Singapore.
5 March 2025
Bits, Bytes, And Battles For Cybersecurity In Singapore
A social media scam incident which happened to Bryan Koh’s mother-in-law brought home his mission at GovTech: protecting systems, citizens, and their trust in government services.
Technology: Tech and AI helping officers work smarter and serve better.
3 March 2025
Five Workplace Lessons We Can Learn from Iconic Singaporean Foods
From hawker delights to fusion food, Singapore’s vibrant food culture offers valuable lessons for the workplace. Here are five ways food teaches us about innovation, adaptability, diversity, collaboration, and community-building!
New Ways of Working: Fresh ideas, smarter teamwork and better ways to get things done.
