Digital Issue 14
Digital Issue 14, Dec 2025
ETHOS Digital Issue 14
Continuing our commemoration of 10 years of the SkillsFuture movement, this digital issue features further insights on continuing education and training: including insights from the Singapore Public Service's own career initiatives and research, and perspectives from other government leaders in the region.
Editorial
by Alvin PangThis round of ETHOS Digital Edition continues themes inspired by our recent special print issue commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the SkillsFuture movement. We thank our issue partners, the lead agencies SkillsFuture Singapore and Workforce Singapore, for convening some of these perspectives on this important and evolving national initiative.
Lifelong Learning SG: Supporting SkillsFuture
by Glen Tan, Sarah Lim, Ho Khim Rong, Sabrina Seng, Eileen Ng and Andrew HoTo realise the movement’s goals, a dedicated outfit helps Singaporeans open doors to learning and growth, connecting personal aspirations with real opportunities.
Embracing Skills Development: The Employer’s Perspective
by Hao ShuoA flexible approach with balanced priorities and collaborative conversations are vital for win-win-win outcomes in the pursuit of a skills-first future, according to the Singapore National Employers Federation (SNEF).
The Career Fitness Movement: Towards a Flourishing and Resilient Public Service Workforce
by Jacky Lee and Gabriel CheongA new ecosystem seeks to empower public officers to take charge of their own career development, supported by a Public Service-wide framework for career guidance, planning, opportunity and growth.
Using Case Studies to Develop Policymaking Competencies
by June GweeCase studies develop policymaking competencies by combining inquiry-based learning with story-driven insights to build both domain expertise and critical analytical skills necessary for effective policy practice.
Crisis Management in Singapore: Insights from COVID-19
by James LowCapacities and contingencies developed after past crises, and a Whole-of-Government ethos, enabled the Singapore Public Service to convene and coordinate an effective national response to the unprecedented pandemic.
ETHOS Roundtable: The Trust Imperative
In conversation with Gerardine Clifford-Lidstone, Ha Yu-Kyung and Mohd Fraziali Bin IsmailParticipants from the 17th Leaders in Governance Programme discuss the challenge of sustaining public trust and confidence and keeping an eye on the long game in governance.