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The Surprising Reason Why Fresh Graduates are Finding it Harder to Get Hired for Their First Job (Readiness)

At Workforce Singapore’s Career Health Summit, keynote speaker Professor Joseph Fuller from Harvard Business School shared more insights into why breaking into entry-level jobs seems harder, and what local fresh graduates can do to improve their odds.
He also shared why local employers may have a blind spot when it comes to their hiring practices that’s linked to our Asian mindsets, and how changing this will be crucial in order for both employers and jobseekers to seize the best opportunities for themselves!
In addition, Prof. Fuller looks closer and why adopting a skills-first strategy when it comes to hiring and employment is crucial for employers, the future of management hierarchies, and how that will change with the advent of new technologies.
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Diploma vs Degree Holders: Could Your Hiring Policies Be Holding Your Business Back? (Insights)

Research shows employers are split roughly into thirds: some prefer degree-holders, some prefer diploma-holders, and some have no preference. 
Harvard Business School professor Joseph Fuller at Workforce Singapore’s Career Health Summit shares insights on why local employers are missing out on potential talent and revenue when their hiring policies don’t match with the skillsets needed for their job vacancies, and why local workers should trust in their skills – rather than just relying solely on their academic credentials – to enhance their employability!
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How SME Employers can Augment their Workforce and Business with Gen AI (Insights)

Speaking as guest of honour at the Tech3 Forum 2025, Minister for Digital Development and Information, Josephine Teo, shared her belief that artificial intelligence (AI) is a new “national language”. Becoming fluent in it will make local workers valued, whilst benefiting both SME and MNC companies in Singapore.
According to the Straits Times, she said: “We believe that such bilingual AI talents will be highly valued, and building them up represents a real opportunity for Singapore. They will be pathfinders and pacesetters for meaningful AI adoption everywhere.”
Minister Teo added that the Government plans to help enterprises -- including small and medium-sized companies -- adopt AI-enabled solutions and train more bilingual AI talent in their companies.
Professor Fuller explains at the Career Health Summit how generative AI helps small and medium enterprises become more efficient — enabling staff to create marketing materials, automate pricing and inventory tasks, and reduce the need for extra hires.
He highlights a future driven by entrepreneurs building specialized, agentic AI services (for example, drone-based roof inspections) that target specific business pain points, accelerate adoption through app-like offerings, and boost productivity and growth across Singapore.
Watch and learn more here!
Looking to grow your team? Tap on our 500,000-strong talent pool of Singaporeans by posting your jobs on MyCareersFuture today.

Worried about A.I Taking Your Job? Here’s How Transferrable Skills Can Help (Growth)

If we’re being candid, when it comes to raw knowledge, it’s hard for human workers to beat artificial intelligence (AI).
After all, AI is tapping on giant databases to formulate its answers, while most of us will have problems remembering what our secondary school textbooks taught us on any given day.
But that doesn’t mean you’ll lose out to AI when it comes to the job market, because ultimately, employers want well-rounded employees.
The fact is, knowledge is merely the acquisition of facts and information, but wisdom is the ability to apply that knowledge and experience to make sound judgements.
Ko Hui Yun, Chief Operating Officer at All Saints Home, believes that transferable skills have changed with the advent of AI, and broadened the definition of such skills as well.
“Traditional strengths such as communication, teamwork, and leadership remain foundational, but the digital age demands more,” she said.
Companies now look for adaptability, digital fluency, and critical thinking in how people engage with technology, she believes.
“It’s not simply about using AI tools, but about applying them responsibly, interpreting outputs with discernment, and integrating them with human creativity and empathy — qualities that remain uniquely human.”
Watch this video to learn more from Hui Yun to keep yourself competitive in the job market, and plan for better career health!
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Skills-first Management and Hiring: How to Do it Right in Singapore (Insights)

At Workforce Singapore’s recent Career Health Summit, keynote speaker Professor Joseph Fuller from Harvard Business School shared how talent is becoming more important than ever, and how the future needs a skill-based management mindset.
Yet, as Professor Fuller shares, our Asian culture leads us to have “a great respect for distinguished institutions”, and about “stature and face”.
This can be a big hindrance to skills-first management and hiring, simply because the process needs leaders to start leaving out traits and credentials that aren’t relevant to jobs and the positions they are hiring for!
Nilay Khandelwal, Senior Managing Director, Michael Page Singapore and India, recently shared that “new collar jobs” have emerged in response to rapid technological advancements, automation, and industry shifts.
“Employers are realising that formal education is not always the best indicator of capability—what truly matters is whether a candidate has the right skills and mindset to perform in a fast-evolving workplace.”
“Industries like tech, fintech, and advanced manufacturing are leading the shift.”
“Healthcare, particularly in areas like medical technology and telehealth, is increasingly hiring based on skills rather than degrees,” he added.
Ultimately, change needs to be led from the top, and if leaders don’t change themselves, employees and workers may not believe they have opportunities themselves for professional development and growth.
In fact, this very aspect is the single top factor for Asian employee satisfaction and belonging, according to research.
This can hurt employers’ bottom lines, according to a Gallup finding that disengagement in employees can cost up the 34% of their annual salary. 
Watch this video to learn how to lead from the front when it comes to skills-first management!
Looking to grow your team? Tap on our 500,000-strong talent pool of Singaporeans by posting your jobs on MyCareersFuture today.

Permanent Vs Contract Jobs; Being Ghosted by Recruiters: Advice for Fresh Grads (Growth)

The struggle is real, and we get it. On one hand, you’ve spent your years of education for this moment — getting your first job, and adulting in all the ways you’ve been seeing friends and family members doing.
But on the other hand, you’ve been to several interviews, and none of the jobs seem quite the perfect fit.
One job has the right location, but the salary seems a bit low; another is a contract role, but is in a field you enjoy. Choices, choices: How do you prioritise and strategise so you’re happy with your decision down the road, and also pick the option that will give you the best career health?
We spoke to Anthony Chon Lane, founder of Ignition, a B2B marketing advisory firm dedicated to accelerating growth. In his 15 years of experiences, he has worked with Fortune 500 companies like Schneider Electric and Rio Tinto, as well as with global startups.
Watch this video to learn more from Anthony on how to pick between an SME or MNC job role for your first job!
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Can Singapore Bosses Less Impacted by AI Actually Lead On Using It at Work? (Readiness)

At Workforce Singapore's recent Career Health Summit, keynote speaker Professor Joseph Fuller from Harvard Business School shared how AI is rapidly affecting workers from all walks of life, at all seniority levels... except leaders, it seems.
This episode explores how generative AI affects different organizational levels unequally, highlighting that leaders often feel less impact yet must drive adoption.
Local bosses and managers need to stay humble, visibly learn, encourage experimentation, and partner with legal and IT teams to enable responsible, practical AI use—showcasing early successes to reassure employees and accelerate adoption.
Watch this video to learn how to lead from the front when it comes to skills-first management, and AI adoption at the workplace. 
Looking to grow your team? Tap on our 500,000-strong talent pool of Singaporeans by posting your jobs on MyCareersFuture today.

Networking Tips that Work for Finding Mentors, and Your Next Job (Growth)

Ryan Lim, a pioneer in social media marketing, with over 15 years of digital marketing experience, believes that the choice to do your networking digitally versus in-person is not binary. You need both online and onsite for effective networking.
His book, Business of Networking, distils tips drawn from Ryan’s experience gathering more than 3,500 senior leaders and board directors across Asia for QED Changemakers, a digital management consulting firm, where he is its principle consultant and founding partner.
According to Ryan, there is a difference between seeking a mentor, a coach, and a sponsor at the workplace.
A coach will help improve your skills, while a mentor can give you advice, but it’s really sponsors who will advocate for your career progression proactively, he believes.
Watch this video to learn from him key networking do's and don'ts, to build great professional connections!
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Money Matters: Who’s Making How Much, and What’s the Outlook for the Rest of Us? (Insights)

MOM's recently released Occupational Wage Survey revealed which jobs in Singapore have the highest median salary.
In addition, certain professionals command higher pay with age and experience, while others tend to see their income peak in their 40s.
Watch this video and learn more about the latest salary trends for your industry and career path!

Why Increasing Your Workers' Productivity is Linked to Their Career Health (Growth)

At Workforce Singapore’s recent Career Health Summit, keynote speaker Professor Joseph Fuller, from Harvard Business School, revealed that Singapore’s worker productivity has fared poorer in recent years.
Held at the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event was attended by more than 500 business leaders and HR practitioners.
He shared this insight during the Summit’s launch of Career Health SG, a new national initiative to support both employers and employees in career and workforce planning.
Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said during the event that employers are crucial in building up Singapore’s workforce, as they will know best what skills are worth investing in for employees.
He also advocated a skills-first perspective in recognising and using local workers, rather than focusing on hiring and promoting based on formal credentials.
“This will allow businesses to unlock even wider talent pools to stay ahead of the competition,” he said. He added that recent MOM studies showed employers who adopted skills-first practices hired quicker, had greater diversity with their hires, and showed improved worker performance.
Minister Tan concluded: “I want to humbly suggest to you that we cannot afford to wait until problems arise.”
“If we want our people and businesses to thrive, we need to be proactive and pre-emptive about career health and the entire journey that comes with it.”
Professor Fuller further explained at the Summit the following:
Why the statistics show a decline;
What can employers do to improve productivity in this artificial intelligence (AI) driven age;
Why productivity is inextricably linked to employee career health.
Watch and learn more!