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Work Smarter: Insights from Singapore’s leading business minds

Top Singapore business leaders explain how to work smarter to future-proof your career. Staying ahead in today’s employment market means working strategically. Read on to learn actionable insights, proven strategies, and real-world advice from industry leaders who’ve successfully navigated change, embraced innovation, and built resilient careers.

Curated by Andrea Wong, Managing Director

Andrea Wong, Managing Director, Robert Half Singapore shares the story behind the Work Smarter initiative which aims to inspire individuals to develop a growth mindset, stay ahead of the game, and reach their full potential. Watch the video for Andrea's full explanation. My name is Andrea, I'm the managing director of Robert Half Singapore. I'd like to share with you an exciting new initiative called Work Smarter, Future-Proofing Your Career. After I relocated to Singapore, I've heard a lot of people who are experiencing burnout from work. It might be due to the previous COVID lockdown or the existing macroeconomic uncertainty and rapidly changing work environment. That's why I created this Work Smarter series. I'm going to invite outstanding and respectful leaders to share their inspiring stories, best practices, and practical strategies to enhance productivity and your job performance, all without sacrificing your well-being. I believe seeing life changes life, and together, we are stronger. Let's help each other to develop a growth mindset and stay on top of the game to work smarter and future-proof our career. Read about Andrea’s vision for working smarter

Emil Tan - Lead and Co-founder of Division Zero

Emil Tan, Lead and Co-Founder of Division Zero, Singapore’s largest cybersecurity community with over 3,000 members, explains what working smarter means for him and how it's propelled his career progression. Read here

Fann Kor - CEO of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants

Fann Kor, CEO of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants says work-life balance is not about 9-5. It’s about “being able to do things that matter”. Find out more

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