Digital Issue 08

ETHOS Digital Issue 08, April 2022

In this digital edition of ETHOS, we are reminded that in the age of machine learning, the vital work of government is still carried out not by automatons but by people—who deserve the support and nurturing necessary for them to give their best efforts. Featuring: Amos Law, Soh Zhi Liang, Khoo Ee Wan, Zoey Lew, Sueann Soon, Wu Wei Neng, and Kenneth Sim.

Editorial

by Alvin Pang

This edition of ETHOS Digital features contributions reflecting on the human side of the Public Service as a workplace.

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Developing A More Humanistic Approach to Organisational Health

by Soh Zhi Liang

In the wake of the pandemic-induced shake-up of the workplace, organisations must rethink how they can better support the motivational drives and life goals of their people—or risk losing their commitment and energy.

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Making the Most of Diversity through Inclusive Workplace Practices

by Khoo Ee Wan, Zoey Lew

For diversity to yield benefits, inclusive practices need to be intentionally established at every level of an organisation.

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Engaging Public Officers in a Hybrid Workplace

by Amos Law

The hybrid future of work means more thought and intention must be invested in keeping staff connected and engaged, right from the start.

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How Managers Can Support Staff Mental Wellbeing in the Post-Pandemic Workplace

by Sueann Soon

A seasoned manager offers five tips for balancing the needs of the team and individual members in times of personal difficulty.

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Good Governance Is Built on Capabilities, Not Ideology

by Wu Wei Neng, Kenneth Sim

Principals at a new non-profit institute draw on data, history and their practitioner experience in Singapore’s public sector, to help governments around the world become more efficient and effective.

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