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title: "Breaking the Mould: Reimagining Work for a New Era"
description: Join our engaging panel discussion on the future of work. Learn from industry experts about new job models and how to adapt to the changing landscape.
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# [Breaking the Mould: Reimagining Work for a New Era](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/sff-2024-videos/breaking-the-mould-reimagining-work-for-a-new-era)

 Written by [GFTN](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings/author/gftn) | Nov 16, 2024 5:00:00 AM

 

Delivered at the Singapore FinTech Festival, this panel discussion explored how new work models like fractional leadership, flexible arrangements, and lifelong learning are redefining the workplace for a more inclusive and sustainable future. 

 

**Key Highlights** 

**1. Examples of Shifting Work Models** 

- **Fractional work: **  
    - Fractional work at the leadership level involves seasoned professionals dedicating 1–2 days a week across multiple organisations, balancing expertise and flexibility. 
    - Fractional work at the employee level allows themto balance financial stability and create their own purposeful ventures. 
- **Consulting:** is more project-based, with consultants deeply embedded in specific tasks. 

 

**2. Adapting HR Policies to Modern Needs** 

- **Flexible Work Arrangements:**  
    - New tripartite guidelines in Singapore introduced flexi-place (remote work), flexi-time (adjusted hours), and flexi-load (job sharing) as starting points to modernise policies. 
- **Employee Support Initiatives:**  
    - Programmes like Unilever’s UI Founders empower employees to pursue entrepreneurial ventures while contributing to the company’s growth. 

 

**3. Flexibility Drives Engagement:** 

- Employees thrive when trusted to decide their work settings, with flexibility fostering loyalty and safeguarding well-being. 
- Unilever allows employees to work globally for a month; 15% of the organisation has taken up this perk and none of them has violated this policy, demonstrating the success of such policies.  

 

**4. Redefining Retirement and Combatting Ageism** 

- **Evolving Definitions:**  
    - Traditional retirement is giving way to extended careers in the knowledge economy, where senior workers’ experience adds significant value. 
    - Programmes re-integrating retired professionals as mentors are thriving, particularly in cultures valuing seniority. 

- **Fighting Stereotypes:**  
    - Ageism affects both young and older workers. Organisations must foster an inclusive mindset to unlock potential across all generations. 

 

By thinking about building a workplace that will be great for our parents, our future selves and our children we are likely to be more empathetic and be able to build a better workplace culture. Redefining work with flexibility, inclusion, and purpose at its core, organisations can empower employees while achieving sustainable growth.  

 

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Speakers:

- Christopher Pile, Managing Partner, MISSION+
- Kai Ning Lim, Co-founder, The Courage Chapter
- Larissa Murmann, Chief HR Officer, Unilever International

  

**Moderator:**

- Vanessa Ho, Co-founder, Fintech Nation

  

  

  

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