The Challenge Podcast
By PSD Challenge (Singapore)
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The Challenge PodcastJun 22, 2022
COVID-19: Life as a vaccinator
Jay Lee from the Ministry of Health volunteered his time over the weekends to help out as a vaccinator at the MOH Vaccination Centres, as part of the SG Healthcare Corps initiative.
COVID-19: Looking out for Singapore’s migrant workers
In this interview from late 2021, find out how Simon Salomon, a Senior Housing Officer at the Ministry of Manpower, helped migrant workers with their concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19: Lessons from SARS for teachers
James Chng, a teacher of almost 30 years at Montfort Junior School, reflects on what’s been learnt since SARS in 2003, and how teachers and students have adapted to virtual learning experiences.
The case for employee wellbeing
In this episode, Challenge speaks to Hiroshi Limmell, Head of employee wellness office Infuse at A*STAR. Challenge finds out why he thinks it's "extraordinary", and why training their own staff makes it more sustainable.
mindline.sg and the road to de-stigmatising mental health issues
mindline.sg is a one-stop online resource for your mental wellbeing. Challenge hears from two public officers who worked to develop it.
How and why you should consider the practice of mindfulness
In this episode, Challenge speaks to Carlin Lee, an educator and counsellor who is also a mindfulness practitioner. He explains how to get started with the practice from as little as one minute a day.
Khoo Swee Giang and SCDF’s pursuit of holistic wellbeing
Challenge speaks to Khoo Swee Giang, a psychologist from the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), about how the organisation is pursuing a holistic approach to mental wellbeing.
Dr Tan Weng Mooi and the need for employee wellbeing and self-care
Dr Tan Weng Mooi from the Ministry of Health's Office of Healthcare Transformation (MOHT) shares tips on how to support employee wellbeing at the individual and organisational levels.
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Dr Gog Soon Joo on the future of work
Rovik Robert on building communities and spaces for conversations
In this episode: Rovik Robert, a Senior Associate for Business Environment at the Singapore Economic Development Board. He wears other hats too – he's the founder of The Hidden Good, a community engagement agency, and producer and co-host of the SG Explained podcast. Learn how he juggles these different roles, and how they just might be part of a larger mission for him.
Low Peck Kem on HR and career planning
Speaking to Challenge in late May, Ms Low Peck Kem explains why you should be taking stock of your career every five years, and what her role as the Public Service’s Chief HR Officer entails.
Public Service Career Coaches: Dr Noraslinda Zuber and Dr Moira Lee
Challenge hears from two Public Service Career Coaches: Dr Noraslinda Zuber from MUIS and Dr Moira Lee from Temasek Polytechnic. They give us an insight into what career coaches do, and not do, and shared tips on how to navigate your career.