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The Great Internship Dilemma: Invaluable Experiences or Interminable Wastes of Time?
Internships are crucial in today’s competitive job market, but the trend of "internship stacking" raises questions about whether accumulating multiple internships truly benefits students or merely leads to burnout. At Blackbox Research, four interns shared their experiences and insights on balancing internships with academic responsibilities, the value of hands-on work, and the impact on career development.
Feel-Good Factor Returns in Singapore Amid Economic and Leadership Shifts
Explore our recent SensingSG findings, highlighting a notable upswing in positivity prevailing throughout Singapore amid economic and leadership transitions. Discover key insights into community sentiment, personal finances, and governance perceptions, shaping the nation's trajectory.
The Next Chapter for SkillsFuture: Budget 2024’s Attempt to Redefine Skills Development
We explore what Singaporeans across demographics feel about Budget 2024’s SkillsFuture announcements.
Mental Health and the Workplace: The Toll of Unhappy Employees
As people navigate the challenges of their personal and professional lives in today's ultra-competitive world, the workplace emerges as a critical arena where mental health battles are fought but not always won.
The New Employee Value Proposition: What Matters Most to Today's Workers
The traditional notions of job security and financial compensation, while still undoubtedly relevant, are now part of a more nuanced and multifaceted employee value proposition.
Top Employment Trends for 2023
As 2023 begins, the global job market remains uncertain due to economic concerns, but there is some optimism among Southeast Asians. We predict the key job trends likely to emerge this year.
The Impact of AI on Employment: Will ChatGPT replace human workers?
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As AI technology, such as ChatGPT and similar natural language processing (NLP) systems, continue to evolve, it raises the question of whether these technologies will eventually replace human workers and make many current roles redundant.