Defence Collective Singapore Ltd
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    33%
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    Work/Life balance
    3.0(12 ratings)
    Career development
    2.4(12 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    2.9(12 ratings)
    Management
    2.1(12 ratings)
    Working environment
    2.3(12 ratings)
    Diversity & equal opportunity
    1.3(8 ratings)
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    1.0
    Anonymous
    Mar 2026
    Joo Koon West Region3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    This place will make you cry or laugh.
    The good thingsThere are some genuinely helpful and nice colleagues who are willing to go out of their way to make things work.
    The challengesWork life balance varies by Department - certain departments, especially front-facing ones, will be favored, with sufficient headcount and flexible timing, at the discretion of their HODs. Some departments are clearly suffering with stagnant positions, lowballed pay and limited headcount, requiring constant OT work and making them feel underappreciated and undervalued. There are politics amongst the heads of departments themselves - a clear need for a management overhaul, especially culture-wise. Management provides clear & anonymous channels for staff members to voice their displeasures and concerns and will take the time to dismiss these same concerns. There are no clear-cut roles and job scopes leading many to question what colleagues are actually doing or are busy with, especially in an environment where many people work from home/different locations with flexible timing, eventually leading to distrust amongst colleagues and departments.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Executive
    Feb 2026
    Joo Koon West RegionLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Do not join unless ok with floating and not learning anything
    The good thingsThere are some nice colleagues who are actually there to work
    The challengesThe entire top management and half of management team needs to be changed out… lack of leadership & capability, zero industry experience as big bosses all from Mindef/SAF who don’t know what they’re doing, bad work culture & some dinosaurs/bullies being territorial playing politics to keep their jobs because they cannot work, & toxic behaviours all start from there. This company is a waste of taxpayers money
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Anonymous
    Feb 2026
    Joo Koon West RegionLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Can be a great experience for new graduates who can deal with noise but also great for floaters.
    The good thingsLack of structured change management system and escalation (for the better or worse). That can be risky, but it also means you’re free to experiment and figure things out on your own. It feels more like a training ground than a mature environment. Good if you’re highly independent and comfortable learning through trial and error.
    The challengesIf you value technical growth and a focused work environment, this place might feel a bit distracting. There’s quite a bit of office politics, gossip, and “wayang” culture, which can make it hard to stay motivated. No work life balance, varies by department. There are initiatives to improve things, but the knowledge base is poor, so getting into gear at the start can be rough.
    1.0
    Manager
    Feb 2026
    West RegionLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Haunted house experience - full of surprises and will make you scream (in frustration)
    The good thingsColleagues that went through tough times together.
    The challengesLots MUST improved and the most important one is the top and mid management. The procurement should go out there and see how real Procurement policy looks like and the support they are supposed to provide. Communication between depts......currently, there's none since the HODs don't even like each other. Constantly badmouthing each other.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Senior Executive
    Feb 2026
    Joo Koon West Region1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Work here if you have other commitments
    The good thingsGood colleagues, I work well with my assistant director & manager. Decent work life balance
    The challengesThe workload can be quite extreme at time during high turnover period.
    1.0
    Senior Executive
    Feb 2026
    Joo Koon West Region1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Don't work here. Moral Erosion. Goal Myopia.
    The good thingsThere is not much to enjoy here.
    The challengesIf you want to work at a place, where day in day out, you would feel undervalued for the work you do, please join this company.
    1.0
    Nil
    Sep 2025
    Joo Koon West Region2 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Politics and exclusion.
    The good thingsGood place to learn various skills. There were lots opportunities for training and development.
    The challengesWhile the organisation has meaningful objectives, I found that the work environment was not supportive or inclusive. Communication within the team often lacked clarity, and decision-making processes were inconsistent. At times, staff contributions felt undervalued.
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    2.0
    Manager
    Sep 2025
    Jurong West Central West Region3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    My experience was challenging due to the Department Director’s poor leadership, which created a discouraging work environment marked by micromanagement, favoritism, and low morale.
    The good thingsWhat I’ve appreciated the most in my work experience has been the opportunity to work with friendly and approachable colleagues—those who are easy to connect with and collaborate well as a team. I’ve always adapted well to my role and performed strongly.
    The challengesWhat I didn’t like about the role was the Department Director’s leadership style, which caused dissatisfaction. The Director lacked people management skills and often focused on minor issues, correcting staff unnecessarily and putting them down regardless of performance. The Director expected everyone to think and work like her/him, leaving little room for other views. This made the environment controlling and discouraging. The Director often gossiped and favored those who flattered her/him. Meetings were held openly without headsets, making conversations audible. Gossip with favored staff was done quietly. This behavior hurt morale, causing several staff to leave. Management knew but took no action. The Director acted as if the company ran only because of her/him, creating an unhealthy environment.
    2 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Guest service agent
    Feb 2021
    it was fun and enjoyable!
    The good thingsgreat working enviroment and fun!
    The challengessome guests are difficult to handle, but we all pull it through
    5.0
    Admin Executive
    Jan 2018
    Family Orientated Workplace
    The good thingsThe importance given to Staff Welfare is very mcuh appreciated
    The challengesTraining System
    5.0
    Admin Asst
    Oct 2017
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Memorable
    The good thingsThe people and the bosses
    The challengesNa
    5.0
    Former Exhibits Guide
    Jun 2017
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Great Work-Life balance
    The good thingsGreat for people with famililes
    The challengessome minor office politics
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