Articles & Inspirations

Being a conduit for mid-careerists and the unemployed

Technological advancements and automation—commonly referred to as Industry 4.0—has slowly changed the global workforce, with vast improvements in the digitalisation of processes, and performance. The Covid-19 pandemic also disrupted comfort zones, catalysed and concretised a new way of working, and learning.

3 March 2023

HP-SIM Skillsfuture Queen Bee Programme

Watch this video and visit the HP-SIM Skillsfuture Queen Bee Programme microsite for more information.

28 Oct 2022

Shahril Sulaiman

Shahril had extensive working experience in several MNCs in the oil industry. He was commuting between different countries for work but soon found himself displaced and struggling to find a new job when the industry contracted during the pandemic. He decided to return to learning through his wife’s encouragement, which has helped him open new doors of opportunity.

20 Jul 2022

Janice Nah

Janice has over 30 years of experience in the accounting field. She decided to take a career break last year and used the opportunity to learn new skills. Coming from software industry previously, she knew the importance of embracing new technologies to stay relevant. She decided to take up SIM’s SGUnited Skills (SGUS) Advanced Manufacturing Programme, where she was able to acquire new skills and stay current with the latest tech trends.

20 Jul 2022

Kelvin Lok

Kelvin found himself displaced and looking for a new job during the pandemic. While doing so, he noticed that Agile is an in-demand skill set and decided to pick up SIM’s SGUnited Skills Advanced Manufacturing Programme. Shortly after completion of the programme, he landed a career in the aviation industry.

20 Jul 2022

Cathy Mon

Cathy started her spare parts business in 2006 while working as an engineer in the corporate world. She eventually left her job in 2010 to focus on her business. As part of her motivation to improve her services for her clients, she decided to upskill herself by joining the 6-month SGUnited Skills (SGUS) Advanced Manufacturing Programme offered by SIM for mid-career professionals.

20 Jul 2022

Khee Yenling

Yenling resigned from her previous job as commuting between countries was not possible during the pandemic. She soon found a role in Exceltec after taking up the SIM’s SGUnited Skills (SGUS) Advanced Manufacturing programme. She is paying forward by providing industry attachments and job opportunities to new learners at Exceltec.

20 Jul 2022

Christopher Ng

While on a career break, Christopher decided to upskill himself by signing up for SIM’s SGUnited Skills (SGUS) Programme – project management track.  The programme offered industry attachment opportunities which led him to his current role at Trilogy Technologies as he has relevant skill sets required by his employer. 

20 Jul 2022

Think Differently, Do Differently for a Digital Future

At SIM, we took an important step to fast track online learning in a post-COVID world by collaborating with one of our long-standing partners, RMIT University, to offer online courses. Read this article.

23 Sep 2021

HP-SIM Skillsfuture Queen Bee Programme

Watch this video and visit the HP-SIM Skillsfuture Queen Bee Programme microsite for more information.

28 Oct 2022

A Holistic Introduction to Systems Thinking

As organisational leaders debate how they could have handled the crisis better, one thing is clear: complex interwoven operations across multiple countries require detailed contingency plans against disruptions. This is where systems thinking can help.

8 Jun 2021

3 Reasons Why Systems Thinking is Important for Innovation

In a world where interconnectedness and complexity hold sway, systems thinking offers a disciplined approach to make sense of the world and find innovative solutions to problems. How can a disciplined systems thinking approach lead directly to the ability to innovate?

8 Jun 2021

Damian Ngiam

From Airbnb to Facebook to TikTok, Damian Ngiam’s career journey is surely the envy of many young graduates. With a business management bachelor’s degree from RMIT University, Damian landed his first full-time job in Airbnb as a Fraud & Risk Analyst. Now, as a Trust & Safety Global Policy & Implementation Manager in TikTok, Damian leads a team in the development of policies, procedures and implementation of programmes for safety issues.

20 Oct 2022

Reach for the “STAR”s: How companies should embrace skills-based hiring

As large companies contend with the pandemic-induced “great reshuffle”, many are now looking for a new type of talent.

21 Mar 2023

How to unfreeze the “frozen middle” for greater growth

Senior leaders and business owners today have to adapt enterprise strategies and objectives for growth amid pandemic-induced changes and uncertainties. Frontline workers have had to contend with the pandemic’s impact on their daily operational work too.

21 Feb 2023

Leaders For and Of Tomorrow: The Rise of the Chief Sustainability Officer

As recently as 20 years ago, the title of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) was a corporate novelty – Dupont’s Linda Fisher, the first known CSO, was appointed only in 2004.

7 Feb 2023

How end-to-end learning can take your enterprise to the next level

As technology, hybrid practices and competition for talent come to the fore in a changing work environment, many enterprises have embraced lifelong learning as part of building resilience. With roles constantly reshaped by industry demands and technological innovations, leaders must ensure that they, as well as their employees, can adapt and respond to these changes by gaining new skills to thrive.

24 Jan 2023

Integrating Learning for Strategy

Our world is facing unprecedented changes - social, economic and environmental. These changes have been both amplified and accelerated by the pandemic – driven by the increasing complexity of businesses, and the rapid pace of technological development and transformation.

10 Jan 2023