Vivien Shiao

1 week ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Vivien Shiao

[SINGAPORE] The term "conscious unbossing" sounds like another made-up buzzword (anyone else remember Gwyneth Paltrow's "conscious uncoupling"?), but the trend is real. It refers to the workplace movement where more young adults choose not to go down the management path, viewing it as a route with many challenges and little reward. In the past, management was seen as the main path for career advancement.

1 week ago | buff.ly | Vivien Shiao

Published Thu, Jun 19, 2025 · 07:22 PMStraight to your inbox. Money, career and life hacks to help young adults stay ahead. [SINGAPORE] The term “conscious unbossing” sounds like another made-up buzzword (anyone else remember Gwyneth Paltrow’s “conscious uncoupling”?), but the trend is real. It refers to the workplace movement where more young adults choose not to go down the management path, viewing it as a route with many challenges and little reward.

2 months ago | businesstimes.com.sg | Vivien Shiao

💾 When exposure doesn’t pay the bills In a recent media interview, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng urged undergraduates to put themselves out there and gain real-world experience to improve their employability. He flagged how “skills-based hiring” is the latest trend among employers these days. This describes how companies are focusing on skills over qualifications when it comes to hiring decisions.