Karen Teo
Country Manager for recruitment firm Quess Singapore, providing expertise on hiring trends, job vulnerability, and skills-based hiring in the region.
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Apr 8, 2026 • 25min
Impact of some businesses moving out of Singapore - and what it means for jobs
Sumit Agarwal, NUS professor of finance and real estate, gives concise analysis of economic drivers and regional integration. Karen Teo, country manager at Quess Singapore, shares hiring trends and skills-based hiring perspectives. They discuss why firms move operations to Malaysia and Vietnam, which labour‑intensive roles are most vulnerable, the resilience of high‑value roles, and reskilling and cross‑border opportunities.
Nov 14, 2024 • 27min
Why are companies mandating five days back to office?
Karen Teo, Country Manager for Quess Singapore, and Dr. Issac Lim, an organizational sociologist, dive into the controversial return-to-office policies enforced by companies like Grab and Amazon. They discuss how these mandates challenge work-life balance and employee sentiment. The pair highlight the complexity of hybrid work models, exploring productivity shifts and generational differences in workforce expectations. They also address the potential hidden motives behind strict attendance policies and the importance of flexible arrangements in fostering an equitable workplace.
