Skilling Up for a Green Future
Conversation - Gog Soon Joo
In conversation with ETHOS, the Chief Skills Officer of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) outlines bold plans to green Singapore’s economy and workforce.
Supporting Jobs and Livelihoods during the Pandemic
Article - Terence Ho
LKYSPP’s Terence Ho surveys the Singapore Government’s multi-pronged approach to supporting businesses, incomes and households—for the duration of the COVID-19 crisis, and beyond.
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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Ethos, journal of the Civil Service College Singapore
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ETHOS is a publication of the Civil Service College, Singapore. It aims to provide thought leadership, insight and context on a wide range of public policy issues of interest to Singapore.
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.
Employability, Growth and Resilience through Workplace Learning
Opinion - Phua Chee Teck
Across industries, jobs and workplaces are changing to adapt to a new normal of disrupted paradigms and ever-changing needs. Workplace Learning (WpL) helps employees and employers establish a common purpose and acquire relevant skills, in order to stay competitive and employable.
Rethinking Responsibility
Opinion - Stephanie Siow, Theophilus Kwek
Two young Singaporeans reflect on whether narratives of self-reliance may obscure deeper structural gaps.
