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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

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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.

Future-ready

Vision of Singapore's Future

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

Working Hard or Hardly Living

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

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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.

Future-ready

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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

How To Rekindle Your Love for Your Job

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.

Purpose

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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

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28 February 2025

What If My Best Is Average?

In this updated article originally written for the Ministry of Education (MOE) website Schoolbag, MOE officer Lim Jun Kang reflects on his early uncertainties as an average student, a moment of clarity, and how he redefined success as a working adult.

Heart of the Public Service

What If My Best Is Average?

27 February 2025

Mentoring 101: Get Started On Mentoring In Five Simple Steps

Mentorship is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. Here are practical steps to get started as a mentor and creating authentic relationships that impact your team's success.

Growth Journeys

Mentoring in 5 Simple Ways