A caring employer

A caring employer

Crowne Plaza Changi Airport has been hiring matured workers as well as persons with disabilities and as such, has won an award for its efforts. BY: Eleanor Yap Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, part of the InterContinental Hotel Group, was recently awarded the “Caring...
Be “nevertiree”

Be “nevertiree”

The concept of retirement is a relatively new one – less than 100 years old.   BY: Tony Ong   The founder of Ford Motor Co, Henry Ford, once said: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” I was right for 49 years of my life that...
Finding her encore career

Finding her encore career

This spunky woman has traded in being an employee to being her own boss and has found meaning in her life. BY: Eleanor Yap   The term ‘encore’ describes work in the second half of life that combines continued income, greater meaning and social impact. Helen Lim, 63,...