As Singaporeans reap the fruits of an economic renaissance, they now face the challenge of deciding what type of a labor force they want to market themselves as to the world and what work culture do they want to pave for the future? For those wondering what we’re rambling on about, it’s the elusive perfect work-life balance formula we’re referring to. Although Singapore has managed to emerge as an economic juggernaut in Asia, it still has a number of nations like India and China riding neck and neck with it. However, the financial growth of the latter two countries has come at a significant cost.

The cost of a struggling underpaid and overworked workforce that has compromised the very concept of a fulfilling personal lifestyle in their daily battle for sustenance. Even Japanese work culture has taken a huge toll on the relationships and mental well-being of its citizens. This ......