Beyond flex: Singapore freelancers reshaping hustle culture

Some millennials and Gen Z have eschewed nine-to-five work-days and opted out of scaling the corporate ladder. PHOTO: HENG YI-HSIN, JOTHAM LIM, PHYLLIS TAN AND MARK CHEONG
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SINGAPORE – Changing workplace norms in a post-pandemic world have led to a more portable office.

A significant number of Singaporeans are prioritising flexi-work. A bi-annual survey by human resources firm Randstad of 27,000 Singaporeans between October and November 2023 revealed that nearly half – or 49 per cent – would quit their jobs if forced to return to the office more often.

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