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NUS study invites public to weigh moral dilemmas of embryo selection in IVF

SINGAPORE: When faced with choosing an embryo for implantation...

‘Something better and not less’: Woman says upgrade on playground at Pasir Ris Street feels more like a downgrade

SINGAPORE: A woman took to social media to air...

Singaporean man says he’s confused why people keep saying public housing is ‘unaffordable for low-income individuals’

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean man has sparked a debate online...

“Things will pan out well” – PSP candidate on potential three-cornered fight at Marymount SMC

SINGAPORE: Progress Singapore Party's (PSP) candidate for Marymount SMC...

Business

Employee terminated for not agreeing to work on Saturdays, asks Singaporeans, ‘Is this wrongful termination?’

SINGAPORE: A Singaporean employee has allegedly been terminated after...

After CDL fallout, analysts push for clearer governance in Singapore’s family-run firms

SINGAPORE: Property giant City Developments Limited's (CDL's) public boardroom...

‘Depression is setting in:’ Employee desperately seeks advice on how to handle a ‘legendarily bad boss’

SINGAPORE: An exhausted employee took to social media to...

CapitaLand Investment to launch first retail REIT in China’s SSE with RMB2.8B of assets

SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: CapitaLand Investment (CLI) announced that it has applied...

Singapore Politics

GE2025: Red Dot United unveils manifesto rethinking society with a heart

SINGAPORE: In a spirited address that called for a...

‘Desperately trying to shift silent majority’ — Singaporeans say IB is going overboard as GE2025 approaches

SINGAPORE: Complaints are arising online that the pro-establishment "internet...

Criticism of GRC system reignites as 3G Minister plans to lead four fresh faces through GE2025

SINGAPORE: Despite being a member of the People's Action...

ELD, MHA issue advisory to GE2025 candidates on foreign interference, cybersecurity risks

SINGAPORE: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Cyber Security...

Tag: Jobs

Poly student unknowingly took up part-time job without CPF contributions or leave; signed for 2 years and not able to quit

My employer does not pay salary on time, what do I do? — Netizen

Malaysia faces brain-drain, top talents choose to work in Singapore, even as economy shows signs of growth

‘Is this how much cleaners earn?’ — Shocked netizens share a hiring poster for 6-days a week, 8 hours a day cleaning job

POLL: S’poreans prefer flexible work arrangements over 4-day work week, though many admit extra rest day would benefit their mental health

S’pore man earning $2.8K a month feels burned out and depressed after worrying about finances, wonders if he can even survive

Career fair for elderly job seekers get mixed responses from netizens

Netizen asks if they should stay in Company A where over-time is expected or in Company B where there’s toxic work culture

OPINION | Employers are offering money to employees, but where are the employees?

Casino senior staff reportedly got S$0-S$10 pay adjustment even after over 9 years of service, but newer hires received between $300-400 increment