People
Stories of everyday workers from all levels of professions who inspire, bring value to their work and have faced and tackled challenges in life.
Getting a Kick out of Life
The story behind Singapore’s first taekwondo fighter at an international multi-sport event is more than...
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Building Skills to Build Better Products, and a Better Future
Mechanical engineer Adda Wong shares her reskilling journey to become a software developer.
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At Your Service, Even on Holidays
While most of us switch off from work during public holidays, some are always on...
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Lessons from a Private Hire Driver
Grab driver Justin Lim shares his experience during the pandemic, on getting assistance and emerging...
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A Glimpse into the Life of a Landscape Maintenance Worker
54-year-old Chan Tuck Hon left his job of 16 years to follow his love for...
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For the Love of Family and Hockey
Mohamed Nur Sa’lan Mohamed Ayob shares how he keeps his passion for hockey going, while...
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Leaving Life Behind to Go on Living for Others
Is money everything in a career? No, says one woman who shares why she left...
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“I’m Glad That I’m a Union Member”
Is becoming a union member helpful? Yes, according to Khelmi Famri who recently needed the...
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Coping with the Pandemic as a Freelancer and a Single Mother
As a bowling instructor and a single mother, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Lynda Walter particularly...
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A Switch from Meeting Deadlines to Making Soap
It is tough to start a new business, especially if you have no entrepreneurship experience...
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Panic Buying Phase 2 – How Did Singaporeans Fare?
When the Covid-19 measures hit, grocery stores were hit too. LabourBeat speaks to an NTUC FairPrice store manager to see...
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Face to Face with Heng Swee Keat
Heng Swee Keat: “I am confident that our tripartism will grow from strength to strength. By putting our hearts and...
On Track to the Future
Former bus driver Richard Ng picks up new skills to operate self-driving shuttle buses.
Why Employers Should Stop Waiting for a ‘Return to Normal’
Businesses have had to undergo drastic transformations as a result of the pandemic. Is it realistic for employers to hope...