In a meritocratic society like Singapore, transparency should be a step in the right direction in terms of fairness. 

However, Singaporean culture often values discretion and harmony. Even though it’s not illegal to share your salary, many still see it as taboo or risky in professional settings.

What happens when we aim to push for openness in a system built on personal performance, quiet ambition, and competitive advantage? Would it spark resentment, conflict, or even drive talent away?

On The Hot Seat, Hongbing Jeong speaks to Fermin Diez, Adjunct Professor at SMU; and co-author of three books: ‘Human Capital and Global Business Strategy’, ‘The Remuneration Handbook: International Edition’ and ‘Fundamentals of HR Analytics', and Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder of Career Agility to find out if wage transparency should be the norm.

In a meritocratic society like Singapore, transparency should be a step in the right direction in terms of fairness.&nbsp;
However, Singaporean culture often values discretion and harmony. Even though it&rsquo;s not illegal to share your salary, many still see it as taboo or risky in professional settings.
What happens when we aim to push for openness in a system built on personal performance, quiet ambition, and competitive advantage?&nbsp;Would it spark resentment, conflict, or even drive talent away?
On The Hot Seat, Hongbing Jeong speaks to Fermin Diez, Adjunct Professor at SMU; and co-author of three books: &lsquo;Human Capital and Global Business Strategy&rsquo;, &lsquo;The Remuneration Handbook: International Edition&rsquo; and &lsquo;Fundamentals of HR Analytics',&nbsp;and Adrian Choo, CEO and Founder of Career Agility to find out if wage transparency should be the norm.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion,

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.