Publication Type
Blog Post
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
7-2026
Abstract
If narratives of unhappy and disengaged Singapore workers solidify, there will be less reason to strive for a better workplace, says SMU’s Nick Chiam.
Keywords
Employee engagement, workplace engagement, employee disengagement, job satisfaction, workplace well-being, human flourishing, organizational culture, employee motivation, workforce productivity, meaningful work, leadership, workplace relationships, job hugging, employee experience, Singapore workforce
Discipline
Human Resources Management | Organizational Behavior and Theory
Publication
CNA
First Page
1
Last Page
3
Embargo Period
8-5-2026
Citation
CHIAM, Nick.
Commentary: Survey finds Singapore workers disengaged - but we shouldn’t resign ourselves to this. (2026). CNA. 1-3.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/sol_research/4840
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Additional URL
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/commentary/gallup-report-disengaged-worker-job-employer-6272521