ST HeadSTart: Is your job being redesigned? It could be a blessing in disguise
Why job redesign is not necessarily bad news
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Hi, it’s Rosalind here, with a new edition of HeadSTart. This week, we discuss how to make the most out of jobs being redesigned, and finding value in unconventional jobs.
Learning that your job scope will be redefined can be daunting, shares Tay Hong Yi in his latest askST jobs column. Job designing lets the role match up with organisational goals, technological advancements or changing market conditions, said a human resources professional. Getting your job redesigned can become an opportunity for professional growth, as you get exposed to skills that you may not have learnt before. So be open to a change in job roles.
For others, it’s about being open to a different career altogether. My colleague Cherie Lok looks at how some young adults in Singapore have chosen to work as hawkers although it comes with long hours and tiring physical work. While work-life balance remains a top priority for Gen Z workers in Singapore, hawker work brings a sense of purpose and fulfilment, she finds.
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Speaking of new careers, three experts shared tips on how to grow a career in the sustainability field at a panel session last Sunday, organised by HeadSTart and Uniqlo. Another panel session brought together two experts who discussed how to incorporate more sustainable habits into our daily lives. Watch our highlights video in the article - you might spot yourself in it if you were there!
As always, have a good week ahead.
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