Faces of Co-operator
Thought Leaders
“Easy experiences for customers is what I want to deliver”: FairPrice’s Group CEO Vipul Chawla
Mr Vipul Chawla, the Group CEO of Singapore largest co-operative supermarket and more, shares insights and leadership takeaways since taking the helm at FairPrice Group more than two years ago.
Thought Leaders
“Engaging members on sustainability is critical for success amongst co-ops”: Prof Ang Hak Seng
“Sustainability is at the core of what co-operatives do,” proclaims Prof Ang Hak Seng, director of the Centre of Excellence for Social Good at the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).
Generation Grit
Gen Grit: TikToker Adeline Tay opens up on alopecia on social media and her content creation journey
Gen Grit documents the grit younger generation of Singaporeans possess. Passionate, driven and have a heart to call, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile Adeline Tay, a creative strategist and content creator at UNFOLD Asia.
Generation Grit
Gen Grit: Millennial Wendy Tan’s Take On SG’s Youths After Engaging Over 10,000 Of Them
Having interacted with more than 10,000 youths with her team, Wendy Tan, the former executive secretary of Young NTUC, shares the low-down of the NTUC Youth Taskforce project findings.
Generation Grit
Gen Grit: MP Nadia A. Samdin is a changemaker who believes in bringing people together
Gen Grit documents the ferocity behind young Singaporeans. Passionate, driven and have a heart to serve, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile Singapore’s youngest MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin.
Generation Grit
Gen Grit: Carissa Yap on Miss Universe Singapore '22 and How She Advocates for the Underbanked Women
Gen Grit documents the grit younger generation of Singaporeans possess. Passionate, driven and have a heart to call, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile Carissa Yap, Miss Universe Singapore 2022.
Generation Grit
Gen Grit: World’s No. 8 Loh Kean Yew Reflects His Sports Journey and How He Is Open To Doing Good
Generation Grit, or Gen Grit for short, documents the ferocity behind young Singaporeans. Passionate, driven and have a heart to call, many of these youths are taking it on their own to empower communities, all while embodying the co-operative values of self-help and mutual help. Here, we profile national shuttler Loh Kean Yew.
Women
How SNCF’s women EXCO members view gender empowerment this International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day, three of SNCF’s women EXCO share what it takes to champion women empowerment in the workforce today.
Women
Maria B Amri Is An Inspirational Figure and Mentor
In celebration of International Women’s Day in March, SNCF celebrates women who are forging change and impacting society in their communities.
Women
Get to Know the 4 Co-ops in Forbes’ World’s Top Female Friendly Companies 2022
Four co-operatives made the list by Forbes magazine. Read on to find out who they are.
Women
SNCF's Female EXCO Members Share Why Women Matter In Empowering the Co-op Movement
Hear from SNCF’s female EXCO members Shena Foo and Thian Ai Ling on how the co-op movement can empower women in the years to come.
Women
66-YEAR-OLD FASHION MODEL AND ENTREPRENEUR ONG BEE YAN IS NOT LETTING AGE DEFINE WHO SHE IS
This International Women’s Day, SNCF spoke with fashion model Ong Bee Yan on challenging herself, overcoming her fear, and ageism.
Youth
“This marks my transition into adulthood:” SNCF Scholar Mohamad Raihan on his first day at work
The fresh graduate from National University of Singapore (NUS) shares his thoughts on starting his work with the co-operative.
Youth
Gen Z's Guide to Achieving Work-Life Balance in SG's Fast-Paced Workplace
Generation Z, born into a world of constant connectivity and change, is now at the forefront of Singapore's evolving workforce.
Youth
Here’s What Youths Say About Transitioning From School To Work (And How To Be Better Employers)
By 2030, Gen Z — those born between 1997 and 2012— will make up 30 per cent of the workforce. Are co-operative offices ready to attract them?
Youth
How a young undergraduate overcame her self-doubts through the guidance of her mentors
SNCF scholar Audrina Tan opens up on her self-doubts interning at one of Singapore’s largest eldercare organisations and co-operatives NTUC Health.
Youth
Millennials Speak: How to have a good 1-on-1 with your mentor
The concept of meetings is not a novel one. Here’s how you can do better during your weekly catchups or monthly updates.