Making Ours an Uplifting Society
Opinion - Tharman Shanmugaratnam
One that uplifts everyone through opportunities in life, uplifts the low-paid, and uplifts the spirit.
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Sector-Based Training that Works: A Conversation with James A. Riccio
Conversation - James A. Riccio
MDRC’s James Ricco discusses how sector-based training can be made more relevant to both workers and employers.
Lifelong Learning and Ageing: Evidence From Singapore
Article - Sheng Yee Zher, Johnny Sung, Chia Ying
While age and educational background are key factors influencing our ability to learn, a recent study suggests that enabling technologies and learning methods can help seniors to go further.
Editorial Issue 18
Editorial - Alvin Pang
The future of work is less about who gets to do the work, but what work is worth doing—and what tradeoffs should be made in so doing.
Uniquely Singapore, Uniquely CPF
Article - Laura Lim, Eng Soon Khai, Heidi Chan
Singapore’s pragmatic approach to social security has led to the development of a unique system that does not readily adhere to international benchmarks.
Rethinking Responsibility
Opinion - Stephanie Siow, Theophilus Kwek
Two young Singaporeans reflect on whether narratives of self-reliance may obscure deeper structural gaps.
Promoting Active Ageing through Virtual & Augmented Reality
Opinion - Jung Younbo
A Nanyang Technological University team is developing simulation tools to help seniors learn important skills at their own pace.
Navigating the New Economy: A Future that Works
Opinion - Andrea Phua
Success in a changing world will demand more than technical skills: it will call for adaptability, empathy and a deeper sense of meaning.
Reimagining Productive Longevity
Article - Kok Ping Soon
By increasing seniors’ productive capacity, strengthening the ecoysystem functional capacity and changing the social narrative, we can turn ageing from a societal liability to a productive asset for the nation.
Trends and Shifts in Employment: Singapore’s Workforce
Article - Augustin Lee
Worldwide shifts in employment patterns may challenge the assumptions underlying current manpower policies.
