Singapore upgrade worker over 40’s for AI and Technology

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Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a skill for the future— it is happening right here, right now, necessitating skill updates for workers in every industry. Though it is still a matter of debate if AI will completely replace human labour, Singapore seems to realise before most of the other countries that it is a good idea to learn how to use it to our benefit. It wants people aged 40 and above to upskill themselves to stay relevant in the changing world. The government has launched a new subsidy scheme for people aged 40 and above to refresh their skills. It will cover at least 90 per cent… Read More

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Quiet Firing vs Quiet Quitting

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(EMPLOYERS) QUIET FIRE VS (EMPLOYEES) QUIET QUITQuiet firing and quiet quitting tend to feed into each other. Low employee engagement, frequent absenteeism and burnout — key markers of quiet quitting — are typically the result of poor work-life balance. And leadership has a lot to do with that. Managers who fail to offer adequate training, support and career development opportunities to an employee can inadvertently, or even intentionally, cause that employee to lose interest in or passion for their job — ultimately resulting in their leaving the organization in pursuit of something else. Quiet firing is carried out by an employer. When a manager quietly fires someone, that means they… Read More

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Fat is beautiful

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In the Western world, fashion icons and celebrities push the notion that thin is always in. However, beauty in Mauritania is held to the, “big is beautiful and stretch marks are sexy” standard. There, obesity is viewed as a sign of wealth and status. Girls are encouraged from a young age to gain weight in order to fulfill their culture’s perception of beauty. Although the country is plagued with food shortages and droughts, Mauritanians practice the tradition of “leblouh” or “gavage” which means to “fatten up.” Girls usually begin this process as early as age 5. It is predicted that the heavier the girl, the more prospects she will have… Read More

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buy now pay later

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Buy now, pay later, or BNPL, is a type of installment loan. It divides your purchase into multiple equal payments, with the first due at checkout. The remaining payments are billed to your debit, credit card or bank account until your purchase is paid in full. These plans can come with interest and fees, though some plans, depending on the provider, charge neither. How does buy now, pay later work? During checkout, you’ll see an option to break up your total purchase and pay a smaller amount now, instead of the full balance. If interested, you’ll fill out a short application directly on the checkout screen. It may ask for… Read More

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“watermelon” symbol

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We’ve been seeing the fruit featuring in social media posts across the internet ever since the the Gaza invasion began 20 days ago. As of today 6,546 Palestinians have been killed, including 2,704 children, and over 17,000 people have been wounded so far in ongoing Israeli retaliatory strikes. (asianews) The watermelon is a massive part of Palestinian culture, featuring in many dishes and crossing into the art world where it has become a symbol of resistance. The red, green, white and black coloured fruit held in hand, depicted in art or posted as an emoji has also become a way for Palestinians and their supporters to protest against Israel. The… Read More

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