Ecosystem Roundup: Singapore’s always-on workers are performing to an empty room
Singapore’s office workers answer a 10.47pm message within 90 seconds to prove their commitment. Their bosses barely notice. The Jobstreet by SEEK Singapore Workplace Culture Study 2026, which surveyed 600 employees and jobseekers and 200 hiring decision makers, finds that 63% of staff signal dedication by replying fast, a behaviour only 39% of employers value. […] The post Ecosystem Roundup:…
Singapore's office workers reply to messages late at night, often within a minute, to demonstrate their dedication. However, only one-third of employers view this behavior as valuable. In fact, 63% of staff believe that being always available has not benefited their career, and 63% of employees under pressure report feeling less energetic.
Despite this, 48% of employers who demand constant availability have no plans to provide any additional support. The funds are being invested more in AI training (34%) compared to employee wellbeing (14%) and manager development (12%).
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