Articles & Inspirations

What is ESG? 6 Ways to Turn ESG into a Competitive Advantage for SMEs

This article explains what ESG means and how SMEs can use ESG‑related practices to support responsible growth.

07 September 2026

Revitalising Your Career After Age 40: 5 Ways to Use SkillsFuture Credit at SIM

Hitting 40 often sparks a career crossroads. While you’ve accumulated valuable professional expertise over the years, digital transformation, AI, and evolving business landscapes continually create new industry skill demands.

For Singapore Citizens, SkillsFuture Credit can make mid‑career learning more accessible by helping to offset eligible course fees. At SIM Academy, working adults can explore professional development courses across various areas. Read on to find five practical ways to redeem your SkillsFuture Credit here.

06 September 2026

Building Forward through Reinvention and Sustainability

Herawaty Tjioe, who prefers to be known as Hera, chose to pursue sustainability through SIM’s SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP), transforming how she works as a culinary instructor. By applying practical waste-reduction and resource optimisation practices in her kitchen, her journey demonstrates how lifelong learning can enable meaningful mid-career reinvention and real-world impact

8 April 2026

How Can Courses Eligible for SkillsFuture Credit and Funding  Assist in a Smooth Career Transition?

26 January 2026

7 Key Negotiation Skills Every Business Professional Should Master

Negotiation skills are not limited to boardrooms or sales meetings. In reality, most professionals negotiate every day, often without realising it. Negotiation happens when you discuss workload with your manager, timelines with colleagues, budgets with stakeholders, or terms with clients. The issue is not that professionals avoid negotiation; it is that many negotiate without structure, confidence, or strategy, which often leads to poor outcomes.

This article explains what negotiation skills are, why professionals sometimes struggle to use them effectively, and how mastering seven key negotiation skills can help you perform better across different workplace situations.

6 January 2026

How to Quickly Improve Your Project Management Skills and Apply Them at Work

Have you ever found yourself in a meeting where a proposal was presented and you were not sure how to judge its feasibility or struggled when you were asked to shift from simply executing tasks to defining strategy? In today’s fast-paced workplace, strong project management skills are no longer optional: they are essential. Employers increasingly seek professionals who deliver projects on time, on budget and with measurable impact. According to a report by MyCareersFuture, project management features among the highly transferable skills across sectors. But how can you quickly improve those skills and begin to apply them on the job? Let’s explore practical, real-world ways that make a real difference.

9 December 2025

Critical Thinking Skills in the Workplace: Make Smarter Decisions & Advance Your Career

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a meeting, unsure how to evaluate a proposal properly, or struggled to shift from following instructions to shaping strategy? If so, you are searching for ways to sharpen your critical thinking skills, the exact capability employers increasingly demand. In this article, we will explain what these skills are, why they are crucial in today’s workplace, show real-world examples, offer ways to improve them, and finally outline how you can gain them through structured training.

9 December 2025

Master Effective Communication in the Workplace: Speak with Confidence and Impact

Communication happens more often than most of us realise — in meetings, emails, chats, and even in silence. Yet, despite its frequency, poor workplace communication skills remain one of the leading causes of workplace conflict and inefficiency.

19 November 2025

Six Thinking Hats Technique: Boost Decision Making & Solve Workplace Problems

Managers and executives often face decision fatigue and biased judgments in fast-paced work environments. Meetings frequently drag on, dominated by one viewpoint, and decisions feel rushed or unfair. The Six Thinking Hats Technique is a structured, refreshingly simple solution. In this article, we will guide you through what the Six Thinking Hats technique is, why it matters for problem-solving, how to apply it step by step, provide a concrete example, and offer practical tips to ensure you avoid common pitfalls.

19 September 2025

5 Key Management Skills for Professionals Eyeing Promotion

2 Sep 2025

10 Effective Ways Employees Build Excellent Presentation Skills

Learn 10 effective ways employees can build excellent presentation skills and deliver clear, confident business presentations that inspire action.

29 Jul 2025

Mastering Executive Presence: How to Command Respect and Advance Your Career

Have you ever wondered why some people instantly command attention in a room while others blend into the background? The answer often lies in executive presence. In today’s competitive workplace, executive presence is not just a "nice-to-have" trait – it is an essential quality for those seeking to advance their careers.

25 Jun 2025

How to Excel at Conflict Resolution as a Supervisor: 5 Proven Strategies

Let’s face it, conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but handling it as a supervisor can make or break your team’s success. Mastering conflict resolution is not just about putting out fires; it is about turning challenges into opportunities for growth, collaboration, and stronger relationships.

In this article, we will explore five proven strategies to help you to confidently navigate conflicts, boost team morale, and create a more productive and harmonious work environment.

27 March 2025

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

How Malcolm Ling Turned a Broad Digital Foundation into a DevOps Career Before Graduation

1 October 2026

From Workforce to Dean’s List: Wayne Neo’s Mid-Career Leap into Data

24 February 2026

Thriving in a World of Uncertainties: Head of Compliance, Benjamin Toh, shares his experience

12 February 2026

Introducing CareerSense: Your All-in-One Personalised Career Buddy On-The-Go

9 Jun 2025

How this graduate pivoted her career by pursuing a degree while working full time

Starting her career with only a diploma, Violet would go on to pursue her degree with SIM-RMIT while working full-time. Now an associate director at a fintech company at age 37, she looks back at her journey and shares her mindset for success.

2 April 2025

Defying Gravity: How This Private University Graduate Bounced Back From ‘A’ Levels to Scale Corporate Heights

Despite a setback to her dreams, SIM-University of London (UoL) alumna Shafikah Bajrai entered her university years where she discovered new possibilities and rose above her challenges.

7 January 2025

Harsh Shah

Harsh Shah loved solving puzzles and writing code as a teenager. This led him to fun-filled time at SIM where he graduated as a Valedictorian with a distinction in computer science with the University of Wollongong. Currently, he is a Penetration Tester at ExpressVPN. His winning formula is to “put his head down”, focus on solving one puzzle at a time, persistently and steadily forward.

11 Jul 2023

Tan Meng Chuan

Tan Meng Chuan has always been interested in psychology. He decided to pursue a full-time psychology degree from the University of Wollongong and discovered strong interests in organisational and industrial psychology. Despite being an adult learner, Meng Chuan chose to embrace student life fully by participating in several CCAs from canoeing to peer mentoring. His active engagement with his younger classmates has enhanced his empathy and communication skills. Currently, Meng Chuan is a HR Business Partner with M1. 

11 Jul 2023

Prashant Kumar

After witnessing how his parents’ jobs were made redundant multiple times during their corporate career, Prashant Kumar knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur who could take the reins of his own destiny. More importantly, he is passionate about making an impact in his community with job creation. A graduate of the University of Birmingham, Prashant co-founded FREO Labs, a B2B brand, design and digital consultancy and shared his experience on this challenging but rewarding journey.

10 Jul 2023

Qazim Karim, SIM-UB, Head of Festivals and Precinct Development, HeritageSG

21 January 2026

Laila Humairah, Executive Producer and Presenter, Euronews

13 January 2026

Radhika Naidu, SIM-UOL Alumna, Assistant Director, Outreach & Engagement at Singapore Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs

11 November 2025

Datina Wee, SIM-UOL Alumna, Co-founder, Lynk Fragrances

24 October 2025

Eugene Lam, SIM Alumnus, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Netrust

14 October 2025

Stephanie Goh, SIM Alumna, Founder, SG Homemade

19 September 2025

Wenny Lim, SIM Alumna, Chief Operating Officer, HomePay SG

5 September 2025

Lim Eng Hong, SIM Alumnus, Chief Commercial Officer, Deloitte Southeast Asia & Board Member, Executive Director, Trailblazer Foundation

22 August 2025

Nelson Lee, SIM Alumnus, Chief Executive Officer of Eliteus Pte Ltd

11 August 2025