How to mentor new colleagues at work

If 2021 was the year of The Great Resignation and 2022 was the year of quiet quitting, 2023 may well turn out to be?the year of the side hustle.?Senior correspondent Stephanie Yeo speaks to some Singaporeans about how they are earning extra income.

Do you have a side hustle? Let us know at?[email protected]

Have you been dragging your feet in?getting a will prepared? Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon explains why getting one done sooner, rather than later, is important.

Meanwhile, if you have been asked to?mentor your colleagues at work, being approachable and available to answer questions and provide guidance is a good way to build rapport between both the mentor and mentee, experts told journalist Hong Yi Tay .

We hope you enjoy this week's round-up of stories. Have a good week ahead.

askST Jobs: What makes a good mentor at work?

Good mentors are able to communicate clearly and encourage continuous improvement, said experts.

Side hustles: More S'poreans working second or third jobs to earn extra income

Experts think more will start side hustles in 2023 to earn extra income because of economic uncertainty.

How home staging is helping property agents clinch more sales

Property agents say home staging videos help them sell properties faster and fetch higher prices amid a hot property market.

Not having a will can cause family problems

Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon discusses the importance of having a will and why you should not put off getting one done.

Career mobility is the new job security for Singaporeans

Prodding workers to upskill and businesses to invest in their workers must be a mainstay of the Singapore Budget, says the writer.

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Don’t rush to quit job, announce new one over social expectations

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Fresh tech graduates from S’pore unis bag highest starting pay of over $5,600: Survey

• Fresh graduates of information and digital technologies courses commanded the highest starting pay at $5,625 in 2022, up from $5,000 in 2021.

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