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Since over 80% of Singaporeans say their risk of burning out has increased, why is talking about mental health issues at the workplace, well, still an issue? Is caring for one’s mental health really an organisation’s responsibility? Howie Lim finds answers to these questions. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:00 Business case for employee well-being

05:21 Younger employees expect and demand it

06:41 Employee well-being a corporate’s responsibility

08:16 Starts with empathetic bosses

11:27 Otis’ successful and ongoing journey

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Anthea Ong, founding chairperson of WorkWell Leaders, Crystal and Gregor Lim-Lange, co-founders of Forest Wolf and Stephane de Montlivault, executive officer of Otis Worldwide and president of Otis Asia-Pacific. 

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Produced by: Howie Lim, Claressa Monteiro & Emily Liu 

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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At the heart of upskilling and reskilling is staying employable. But what does upskilling and reskilling in the era of digital disruption and AI really entail? What are the challenges of upskilling and why is unlearning just as important? Claressa Monteiro finds out. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

00:53 Reality of upskilling and reskilling

05:58 Importance of unlearning

10:01 AI and job displacement

12:45 Employer's role in upskilling

17:44 Uniqueness for job opportunities

Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])

With Brandon Lee, assistant chief executive of Workforce Singapore, Alvin Goh, executive director of Singapore Human Resources Institute and Derrick Chang, CEO of PSB Academy

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro 

Produced by: Claressa Monteiro & Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Engineered by: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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Degrees are getting more expensive to get, skills-based hiring is becoming more commonplace but tech graduates still command the highest starting pays. So is your non tech degree even worth getting anymore? And why are some economies experiencing qualifications-inflation? Howie Lim finds out. 

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:30 Comments from academics and tech professionals

08:02 We need to be taught to be human?

14:27 Workforce needs to undergo reskilling

15:59 AI in education could be to the detriment of students

17:06 AI shouldn’t worry us…yet

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With Jonathan Sim, lecturer of philosophy, National University of Singapore, Florian Breger, vice president, civilian government, global industries, IBM Technology and Ben Leong, professor of computer science, National University of Singapore

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim 

Engineered: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media.

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With frank clarity, Minister K Shanmugam, in conversation with Claressa Monteiro, shares his fears of the challenges that loom ahead for Singapore.

A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:06 Are we taking our success for granted 

05:06 What are the economic challenges 

10:59 Policy vs public opinion 

22:52 Rising religiosity and the threat it poses 

28:05 What role does national media play 

Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])

With K Shanmugam, Minister for Home Affairs and Minister for Law

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The Business Times Podcasts Team brings you “Lens on Singapore”, a monthly podcast which looks at the impact of global developments, changes in society and government policies. Many of the issues are not unique to Singapore but part of a wider phenomenon that will affect us and the region we live in. Hosted by Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim. 

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Singapore hasn’t been spared the effects of global climate change but we are getting hotter faster than some territories. What greener solutions are there we can adopt to stay cool? Howie Lim speaks to industry experts to find out.

Synopsis: A monthly current affairs podcast which puts the lens on issues that impact business, money and liveability in Singapore.

Highlights of the conversation:

04:45 Localised air conditioning a solution?

09:23 Solutions for commercial buildings

13:55 The district cooling solution

20:00 Cooling as a Service, CAAS

22:55 What individuals can do to ‘stay cool’

Written and hosted by: Howie Lim ([email protected])

With James Trevelyan, emeritus professor, engineering school at The University of Western Australia and inventor of Coolzy, professor Lee Poh Seng, executive director of the Energy Studies Institute, Suaw Ching Yi, principal engineer, sustainable energy solutions at SP Group, Susan Leng, CEO of Paragon Reit Management Pte. Ltd, Janice Wu, head of corporate development at Cuscaden Peak Investment and Sebastien Walker, head of business development, mixed use and real estate at ENGIE South East Asia.

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim 

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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Singapore vs Hong Kong, is there a clear winner? Anchored by a conversation with Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal, BT podcast editor Claressa Monteiro delves into the question in search of a definitive answer. Additional insights from Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange Limited.

Synopsis: A monthly podcast series from The Business Times on current affairs, societal issues and government policies explored through the lens of how it impacts us in Singapore and in the region.

Highlights of the conversation:

01:28 Why is Singapore in trend now?

08:52 Hong Kong's recent policy shifts 

15:47 The uniqueness of Singapore's appeal 

20:03 Hang Seng Index or Straits Times Index?

23:26 Hong Kong's current and future appeal 

Written and hosted by: Claressa Monteiro ([email protected])

With Nathaniel Taplin, Asia editor, Heard on the Street, The Wall Street Journal. Alfred Wu, associate professor, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Victor Mills, chief executive, Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange Limited. 

Edited by: Claressa Monteiro & Howie Lim

Recording engineer: Joann Chai Pei Chieh

Produced by: BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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The Business Times Podcasts Team brings you “Lens on Singapore”, a monthly podcast which looks at the impact of global developments, changes in society and government policies. Many of the issues are not unique to Singapore but part of a wider phenomenon that will affect us and the region we live in. Hosted by Claressa Monteiro and Howie Lim. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A brand new podcast series from The Business Times that puts the lens on issues that impact us here in Singapore debuts soon.

Written and produced by: Claressa Monteiro

The Business Times, SPH Media

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