We aspire to build IDA as a great work place where we work as One IDA Team to build Singapore as a Smart Nation, leading the world in the use of data and analytics to improve people's lives. Here's the first in our series of Building a Great Work Place stories featuring our IT consultant Ding Lit Meng.

1. A Journey from Private Sector to Public Service
Meet our IT consultant Ding Lit Meng who joined IDA from
private sector. Since then, life has been enriching for him.
Find out more about his transition experience, and why he
has enthusiastically referred friends to join Team IDA too.
“I was part of a larger team that worked
towards group objectives, but there wasn't
much human interaction. I spent more time
'talking' to the machine. Now I spend more
time interacting with my supervisor and
colleagues. During such face-to-face
interaction, I was able to pick up new skills,
get updated on what's relevant, know
what's happening in the industry and be
able to stay motivated to learn."
Working in Teams

2. "I'm really a people person who loves to
interact, find out updates, share ideas and get
feedback. To spend my work-life days this way
truly fulfils me."
I appreciate that it is not as purely goal-
oriented as the private sector. Sure, as site
staff members, we ensure that the systems stays
robust, or work on providing the best user
interface for specific projects. But beyond
these, there are other big challenges such as
being able to 'sell' ideas and prioritise initiatives.
Such juggling of the different aspects of a
project keeps me interested in the job.”
Work is now multi-dimensional
Referring friends and ex-colleagues
"I referred them because they trusted my opinion. After getting better acquainted
with IDA's corporate culture, I could wholeheartedly ask them 'Why don't you join
me here?"

3. "With 21 days of leave, and six additional childcare-
related days, I am already drawing envy from some of
my friends in the private sector. I truly appreciate the
development opportunities, which has allowed me to
take courses beyond my scope of work. This means I
am better prepared if I need to switch sites."
Enriching Personal Life
"Human interaction alone won't help to build
relationships. Having fun together, however, brings
interaction to a whole new level. Activities such as
i-Lympics allowed me to see a "less serious side" of
my colleagues.
After starting my career here, I can truly say I've had
fun at IDA."
Having Fun @ IDA

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