The Japanese government encourages firms to let workers take up side gigs, with the hope that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.

In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with one employer here who allows her employees to take on side hustles - Winnie Pua, Managing Director of local creative agency antics@play, and her staff Jasmine Tan, Account Manager, antics@play.

Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

The Japanese government encourages firms to let workers take up side gigs, with the hope that the move will help foster greater diversity in the country’s work practices and encourage talent to move into growth areas.
In the Spotlight on Prime Time, Bharati Jagdish speaks with one employer here who allows her employees to take on side hustles - Winnie Pua, Managing Director of local creative agency <a href="https://www.anticsatplay.com/">antics@play</a>, and her staff Jasmine Tan, Account Manager, antics@play.
Produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

From politics to pop culture, we've got it all. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of business, lifestyle, culture, travel, and sports.

The Evening Runway with Elliott Danker, Timothy Go and Chua Tian Tian

The Evening Runway with Elliott Danker, Timothy Go & Chua Tian Tian (4pm - 7pm)

In the Spotlight: Will you allow employees to take on side hustles?

When you think of private clubs, certain things typically come to mind, exclusive perks, luxurious decor and a long waiting list. However, there is more to private clubs than this.

From networking with some of the city's high flyers to attending private events, being a member of an exclusive club has a range of perks. 

Jeff Connon, General Manager, Mandala Club tells us more. 

When you think of private clubs, certain things typically come to mind, exclusive perks, luxurious decor and a long waiting list. However, there is more to private clubs than this. From networking with some of the city's high flyers to attending private events, being a member of an exclusive club has a range of perks.  Jeff Connon, General Manager, Mandala Club tells us more.

Culture Club: Indulge into the exclusive private club world in Singapore

April is Autism Awareness Month, and we dedicate this conversation to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion of individuals with autism. In Singapore, one in 150 children has autism. Studies have shown that the public perception of autism revealed that autistic children are generally judged in a less favourable light. 

It gets harder for them as they enter the working world as well. So what more can we as a society do to help people with autism integrate better in the employment landscape?

Belinda Chua, Head of Employability Services, Rainbow Centre tells us more. 

April is Autism Awareness Month, and we dedicate this conversation to promote acceptance, understanding, and inclusion of individuals with autism. In Singapore, one in 150 children has autism. Studies have shown that the public perception of autism revealed that autistic children are generally judged in a less favourable light. 
It gets harder for them as they enter the working world as well. So what more can we as a society do to help people with autism integrate better in the employment landscape?
Belinda Chua, Head of Employability Services, Rainbow Centre tells us more.

Why It Matters: Helping people with autism to integrate better in the employment landscape

The Executive Centre (TEC), headquartered in Hong Kong with a footprint across APAC and Middle East, has been at the forefront of flexible work since opening its doors in Hong Kong in 1994. Today, the flexible workspace company boasts over 200 Centres in 34 cities and 15 markets.

All of their spaces are situated at prime office buildings in the CBD, and are well-furnished with luxury furniture from prestigious brands. Of note, TEC proudly owns two of Timothy Oulton’s twenty two Apollo capsules – a luxury lounge built to the same scale as NASA’s Apollo 11 space capsule. The pods have landed in the Centres at AIA Central in Hong Kong and ITC in Shanghai respectively.

Ricky Wells, Global Head of Capital Development, The Executive Centre shares more. 

The Executive Centre (TEC), headquartered in Hong Kong with a footprint across APAC and Middle East, has been at the forefront of flexible work since opening its doors in Hong Kong in 1994. Today, the flexible workspace company boasts over 200 Centres in 34 cities and 15 markets.
All of their spaces are situated at prime office buildings in the CBD, and are well-furnished with luxury furniture from prestigious brands. Of note, TEC proudly owns two of Timothy Oulton’s twenty two Apollo capsules – a luxury lounge built to the same scale as NASA’s Apollo 11 space capsule. The pods have landed in the Centres at AIA Central in Hong Kong and ITC in Shanghai respectively.
Ricky Wells, Global Head of Capital Development, The Executive Centre shares more.

In the Spotlight: Will you allow employees to take on side hustles?

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