Work It

1. Are you risking your career if you post about work on social media?

   November 9, 202626 minSeason 5 · Episode 46Play next

   Seen the #corporategirlie trend on social media? Posting on social media about your work – or corporate life - could help build your personal brand and open doors to new career opportunities. But could the …

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   Seen the #corporategirlie trend on social media? Posting on social media about your work – or corporate life - could help build your personal brand and open doors to new career opportunities. But could the wrong post or oversharing also put your job at risk? People, performance and development specialist Shirley Toh joins the Work It podcast to discuss how she balances her full-time job while creating social media content about corporate life.

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   Chapters (7)

   1. 0:00Are you risking your career if you post about work on social media?
   2. 3:41What you should never share about work
   3. 8:53The question to ask yourself before posting
   4. 12:37Should you tell your boss?
   5. 15:21What does HR say about posting online?
   6. 17:16Could social media land your your next role?
   7. 23:23Is going viral worth risking your job?

2. She gave all her employees flexible work. Here’s how she kept it fair

   November 2, 202633 minSeason 5 · Episode 45Play next

   Sabrina Ho runs a small team of about 15 people where everyone can work flexibly. Employees are allowed to adjust their hours or step away for personal matters, if someone is able to cover their work. But when …

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   Sabrina Ho runs a small team of about 15 people where everyone can work flexibly. Employees are allowed to adjust their hours or step away for personal matters, if someone is able to cover their work. But when missed deadlines became a pattern, that flexibility was put to the test. On the Work It podcast, the founder of career and talent-solutions platform Half the Sky explains how she sets boundaries and addresses resentment when colleagues pick up the slack.

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   Chapters (6)

   1. 0:00She gave all her employees flexible work. Here’s how she kept it fair
   2. 5:43Is it possible to make flexible work fair?
   3. 12:03Why managers are the key to success
   4. 16:49Three questions before adopting flexible work
   5. 21:39Who thrives with flexible work?
   6. 28:14When flexible work causes team resentment

3. How do you help a helpless colleague?

   October 29, 202610 minSeason 5 · Episode 44Play next

   Work It listener Phoebe has a colleague who constantly asks for step-by-step guidance, even for tasks she's been shown how to do before. Despite getting help from other teammates, the colleague still struggles …

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   Work It listener Phoebe has a colleague who constantly asks for step-by-step guidance, even for tasks she's been shown how to do before. Despite getting help from other teammates, the colleague still struggles to work independently. How can Phoebe set boundaries without leaving her colleague to struggle?

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   Chapters (7)

   1. 0:00How do you help a helpless colleague?
   2. 1:56Why some colleagues fear working independently
   3. 2:46Learning to work through mistakes
   4. 4:30Helping without creating more dependence
   5. 5:43Setting boundaries with dependent colleagues
   6. 7:40How to say no constructively
   7. 8:42When to involve your manager

4. What to check before signing a retrenchment agreement

   October 25, 202640 minSeason 5 · Episode 43Play next

   Being retrenched is stressful enough, but what happens when HR asks you to sign a severance agreement immediately? On the Work It podcast, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with lawyer turned executive coach …

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   Being retrenched is stressful enough, but what happens when HR asks you to sign a severance agreement immediately? On the Work It podcast, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with lawyer turned executive coach Lorraine Lee and Archana Srinivasan from the Institute for Human Resource Professionals about navigating retrenchment agreements in Singapore. They discuss how to negotiate additional benefits and the ins and outs of the common clauses you may be asked to agree to when your employer lets you go.

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   Chapters (7)

   1. 0:00What to check before signing a retrenchment agreement
   2. 6:26How to scrutinise your severance agreement
   3. 8:35Negotiating your payout and benefits
   4. 13:01Why signing immediately can be risky
   5. 16:39Waivers, clawbacks and your legal rights
   6. 21:04Navigating a difficult negotiation
   7. 30:02Ask Work It: Helping a helpless colleague

5. Why saying sorry isn't enough when bosses make mistakes

   October 19, 202625 minSeason 5 · Episode 42Play next

   Apologising to your employees when you've made a mistake can be uncomfortable. But just saying sorry isn't enough. On the Work It podcast, Kelvin Kao, founder of Protocol agency, shared how he recently had …

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   Apologising to your employees when you've made a mistake can be uncomfortable. But just saying sorry isn't enough. On the Work It podcast, Kelvin Kao, founder of Protocol agency, shared how he recently had apologised to his employees over how he managed timelines and resources. He explains when bosses should say sorry, what makes a sincere apology and how leaders can build a culture of accountability.

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   Chapters (6)

   1. 0:00Why saying sorry isn't enough when bosses make mistakes
   2. 2:59Does apologising make a boss look weak?
   3. 7:58What makes a workplace apology sincere?
   4. 10:53Should bosses apologise privately or publicly?
   5. 12:28When is the right time to apologise?
   6. 16:15Can you ask your boss to apologise?

6. When a boss ignores your concerns, what should you do?

   October 16, 202611 minSeason 5 · Episode 41Play next

   Work It listener Helen feels her boss avoids difficult conversations with underperforming colleagues and relies on her to pick up the slack. She's already raised the issue, but nothing's changed. How can she …

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   Work It listener Helen feels her boss avoids difficult conversations with underperforming colleagues and relies on her to pick up the slack. She's already raised the issue, but nothing's changed. How can she raise the issue again without making things worse?

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   Chapters (6)

   1. 0:00When a boss ignores your concerns, what should you do?
   2. 2:02Should you confront your boss again?
   3. 3:56Setting boundaries around your workload
   4. 4:45Should you document every conversation?
   5. 6:07Handling criticism in front of others
   6. 7:03Addressing unfair feedback

7. Why hiring persons with disabilities takes more than an open mind

   October 12, 202631 minSeason 5 · Episode 40Play next

   Can someone with less than 5 per cent vision work in a job that involves creating visual content? Josh Tseng does just that, using AI tools and teamwork to bring creative ideas to life. On the Work It podcast …

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   Can someone with less than 5 per cent vision work in a job that involves creating visual content? Josh Tseng does just that, using AI tools and teamwork to bring creative ideas to life. On the Work It podcast, the Blind Mice Media co-founder joins Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development and member of the national Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities to discuss why building an inclusive workplace takes more than good intentions.

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   Chapters (8)

   1. 0:00Why hiring persons with disabilities takes more than an open mind
   2. 0:50Creating content with less than 5% vision
   3. 4:25Rethinking jobs for workers with disabilities
   4. 7:25How AI expands opportunities for PWDs
   5. 9:24Importance of creating inclusive workplaces
   6. 12:46How networking secured his first job
   7. 18:12When job redesign makes work possible
   8. 20:19The challenge of connecting with colleagues

8. What is 'job hugging' and why it's dangerous

   October 5, 202619 minSeason 5 · Episode 39Play next

   Hate your job but feel like leaving isn’t an option? Job hugging - where workers cling to their jobs because of economic uncertainty - may feel like the practical choice. On the Work It podcast, Nat Fetalvero …

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   Hate your job but feel like leaving isn’t an option? Job hugging - where workers cling to their jobs because of economic uncertainty - may feel like the practical choice. On the Work It podcast, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning discuss how to make the most of staying put, how to fall in love with your job again and how to recognise when it's time to move on.

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   Chapters (7)

   1. 0:00What is 'job hugging' and why it's dangerous
   2. 2:01Why don't we quit jobs we hate
   3. 3:55How to survive a job you no longer enjoy
   4. 6:15Can you learn to love your job again?
   5. 9:24But what if your next job is worse?
   6. 14:10How to break the cycle of career stagnation
   7. 16:28The risks of job hugging

9. Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?

   October 2, 20267 minSeason 5 · Episode 38Play next

   Saying no can get awkward when a colleague keeps asking to borrow money – especially when you still have to see and work with them every day. Work It listener Loleta sent us this question because she wants to …

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   Saying no can get awkward when a colleague keeps asking to borrow money – especially when you still have to see and work with them every day. Work It listener Loleta sent us this question because she wants to know: how do you set a clear boundary when you’re no longer comfortable lending them money?  
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   Chapters (5)

   1. 0:00Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?
   2. 1:44How to say no directly
   3. 3:28Can you ever get borrowed money back?
   4. 4:13When should HR get involved?
   5. 5:09When borrowing affects work relationships

10. Retrenched? Here’s how outplacement support can help secure your next job

    September 28, 202627 minSeason 5 · Episode 37Play next

    Getting retrenched can leave you uncertain about what comes next. If your company offers an outplacement support package, how can you make the most of it? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with outplacement …

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    Getting retrenched can leave you uncertain about what comes next. If your company offers an outplacement support package, how can you make the most of it? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with outplacement coach Charles Perez Chee about what support you can expect, what you can negotiate for and how it can help you find your next role. 

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    Chapters (7)

    1. 0:00Retrenched? Here’s how outplacement support can help secure your next job
    2. 1:44How outplacement can help you find a job
    3. 8:29Mistakes to avoid after retrenchment
    4. 10:49How to pivot your career after retrenchment
    5. 13:49The types of support packages out there
    6. 17:31Are coaching sessions confidential?
    7. 22:44Still unemployed after outplacement

11. What to do when no one covers your work while you’re on leave

    September 25, 20269 minSeason 5 · Episode 36Play next

    Taking leave doesn’t feel like much of a break when no one is helping you and the work is waiting for you when you return. "Jane" - our Work It listener – sent us this question because she wants to know: how …

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    Taking leave doesn’t feel like much of a break when no one is helping you and the work is waiting for you when you return. "Jane" - our Work It listener – sent us this question because she wants to know: how can you arrange for your colleagues to cover you and set expectations with your boss without appearing to shirk your responsibilities?  

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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00What to do when no one covers your work while you’re on leave
    2. 1:36Is having nobody to cover your work normal?
    3. 2:49Can you trust your colleagues enough?
    4. 3:58Why you need to build good relationships
    5. 5:06How to allocate covering duties
    6. 5:55What if your boss is a workaholic?

12. How to make the right choice for your first job

    September 21, 202627 minSeason 5 · Episode 35Play next

    In the current job market, fresh graduates can choose from full-time jobs, traineeships and freelance work, or even delay graduation. How do you decide which risks are worth taking for your first career move? …

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    In the current job market, fresh graduates can choose from full-time jobs, traineeships and freelance work, or even delay graduation. How do you decide which risks are worth taking for your first career move? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Eugene Or, economics lecturer from Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Daniel Soh, who graduated from Singapore Management University two years ago, about comparing starting salaries with peers and weighing the trade-offs between different job options.

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    Chapters (8)

    1. 0:00How to make the right choice for your first job
    2. 1:51Delaying graduation for a better job market
    3. 3:59Should median salary be your benchmark?
    4. 6:27The problem with comparing salaries
    5. 9:16A way to help you choose your first job
    6. 12:43The right mindset for your first job
    7. 16:10Why waiting for better is the biggest mistake
    8. 18:49Ask Work It: No leave coverage

13. Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

    September 14, 202615 minSeason 5 · Episode 34Play next

    Being retrenched can bring many financial insecurities. But what about the emotional impact when your job is also part of your personal identity? CNA TODAY correspondent Kimberly Lim shares her retrenchment …

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    Being retrenched can bring many financial insecurities. But what about the emotional impact when your job is also part of your personal identity? CNA TODAY correspondent Kimberly Lim shares her retrenchment story with Nat Fetalvero, how the unexpected loss made her question the sacrifices she made for a job she loved and why she is now learning to pursue her passion without putting money, health and life on the back burner.

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    Chapters (8)

    1. 0:00Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love
    2. 1:33Choosing passion over pay
    3. 2:58The sacrifices made for a job she loved
    4. 3:57Finding out you’re retrenched
    5. 7:17Were the sacrifices worth it?
    6. 9:13Six months without applying for jobs
    7. 10:59Can you keep passion without overworking?
    8. 13:03How to move forward after retrenchment

14. How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team’s mistake

    September 11, 20267 minSeason 5 · Episode 33Play next

    A serious mistake on a team project has everyone pointing fingers, and a junior employee worries she could become the scapegoat. How can you protect yourself without throwing your colleagues under the bus? Have …

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    A serious mistake on a team project has everyone pointing fingers, and a junior employee worries she could become the scapegoat. How can you protect yourself without throwing your colleagues under the bus? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team’s mistake
    2. 0:40Who gets the most blame for team mistakes?
    3. 1:43The evidence you need to protect yourself
    4. 3:11Should you push the blame to someone else?
    5. 4:29How to defend yourself if your boss gets upset
    6. 4:53Admit mistakes without taking all the blame

15. How to speak up to your boss without being labelled difficult

    September 7, 202632 minSeason 5 · Episode 32Play next

    Singaporeans are often stereotyped as loving to complain, so why do some of us struggle to speak up at work? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Sharon Ismail, strategic lead at the Center for …

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    Singaporeans are often stereotyped as loving to complain, so why do some of us struggle to speak up at work? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Sharon Ismail, strategic lead at the Center for Organisational Resilience and Inclusion at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and leadership coach Pan Huiyan about what holds us back, how leaders can build psychological safety in their teams and how to speak up when it matters without being seen as difficult. 

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    Chapters (8)

    1. 0:00How to speak up to your boss without being labelled difficult
    2. 1:25Why we hesitate to speak up at work
    3. 4:31When psychological safety disappears
    4. 8:43Correct your boss in front of a client
    5. 13:36How to challenge unrealistic deadlines
    6. 17:50Which workplace archetype are you?
    7. 21:20How can bosses make it safer to speak up?
    8. 25:55Ask Work It: Avoiding blame for a team mistake

16. Work Feed: When is it time to confront a toxic colleague?

    August 31, 202622 minSeason 5 · Episode 31Play next

    While it's hard managing tough bosses, it's even harder with difficult colleagues. From gossiping behind your back to not helping with tasks, toxic colleagues can make being in workplace unbearable. Nat …

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    While it's hard managing tough bosses, it's even harder with difficult colleagues. From gossiping behind your back to not helping with tasks, toxic colleagues can make being in workplace unbearable. Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning unpack what to do to prevent workplace conflict from escalating.

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00Work Feed: When is it time to confront a toxic colleague?
    2. 1:20Is it ignorance or weaponised incompetence?
    3. 4:10Setting boundaries or being selfish?
    4. 7:09The most toxic type of colleagues
    5. 9:56Should you confront a toxic coworker?
    6. 12:15Learn the art of confrontation
    7. 15:20Picking your workplace battles
    8. 16:13Crafting user guides for different work styles
    9. 20:15When are you the toxic one?

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17. What to know before giving a recruiter your resume

    August 28, 202613 minSeason 5 · Episode 30Play next

    A recruiter wants permission to send your resume to an employer but can’t reveal which company it is. Before saying yes, here’s what every jobseeker should know about the “right to represent” agreement. Have a …

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    A recruiter wants permission to send your resume to an employer but can’t reveal which company it is. Before saying yes, here’s what every jobseeker should know about the “right to represent” agreement. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00What to know before giving a recruiter your resume
    2. 1:56Is a "Right to Represent" legitimate?
    3. 4:24What happens when ATS spots a duplicate?
    4. 8:16Dangers of repeated applications
    5. 9:05Is using multiple recruiters a bad idea?
    6. 10:42How to work with multiple recruiters safely

18. Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes

    August 24, 202634 minSeason 5 · Episode 29Play next

    Recruiters can help jobseekers access confidential roles that never appear on LinkedIn or job application portals. But how do you know if a recruiter is representing you well? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak …

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    Recruiters can help jobseekers access confidential roles that never appear on LinkedIn or job application portals. But how do you know if a recruiter is representing you well? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Gavin Teo, director at Michael Page, and Joshua Woo, founder of Recruit Fast, on how to spot red flags in inexperienced recruiters and how to build rewarding relationships with the person who could get you your next job.

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes
    2. 1:33Recruiter vs LinkedIn: Which is better
    3. 4:13Awkward questions recruiters handle for you
    4. 6:10Do recruiters act in jobseekers' best interest
    5. 8:16Are recruiters using you as a “filler”?
    6. 13:28Why you should interview your recruiters
    7. 14:39Should you disclose personal or medical info?
    8. 17:45Why recruiters aren't replying you
    9. 21:28Ask Work It: Should you share your resume?

19. What to check in a new employment contract before you sign

    August 17, 202629 minSeason 5 · Episode 28Play next

    A long notice period or non-compete clause can make it harder to change jobs when a new opportunity comes along. Is it possible to negotiate these terms after signing your employment contract, or are you bound …

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    A long notice period or non-compete clause can make it harder to change jobs when a new opportunity comes along. Is it possible to negotiate these terms after signing your employment contract, or are you bound by the fine print? Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY’s senior journalist Loraine Lee on what she's found in her reporting, and head of employment at law firm Withers KhattarWong Amarjit Kaur, on the steps you should take before signing your contract.

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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00What to check in a new employment contract before you sign
    2. 2:30Legal ways to shorten your notice period
    3. 6:00Amendments in a contract
    4. 13:18Notice period vs non-compete clause
    5. 16:48Is non-compete enforceable in Singapore?
    6. 25:58How hard should you negotiate?

20. Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

    August 10, 202622 minSeason 5 · Episode 27Play next

    As more mature professionals rethink the last chapter of their careers, a new format of work has emerged as an alternative to full retirement or traditional full-time jobs that no longer fit them. Nat Fetalvero …

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    As more mature professionals rethink the last chapter of their careers, a new format of work has emerged as an alternative to full retirement or traditional full-time jobs that no longer fit them. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Wendy Yeo, the project lead for Prudential’s "fractional" work initiative, and Marcus Lee Robert, who chose this arrangement in his fifties, on how this might be the win-win solution for the modern workforce.  

    This episode of Work It is brought to you by the Ministry of Manpower. 

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices
    2. 1:35Fractional work vs part-time
    3. 3:20Want more flexibility than full-time work?
    4. 4:29Returning to work after caregiving
    5. 7:31Are experienced workers too costly?
    6. 10:47Mature workers: Overcoming tech fears
    7. 12:31Can your job become fractional?
    8. 14:32How to stay employable and adaptable
    9. 20:07Who is fractional work best for?

21. How to set boundaries when your manager overshares

    August 7, 20269 minSeason 5 · Episode 26Play next

    Your manager keeps forwarding criticism from senior leadership - but should you be the one carrying their emotional load? Here's how to set healthy workplace boundaries without damaging the working …

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    Your manager keeps forwarding criticism from senior leadership - but should you be the one carrying their emotional load? Here's how to set healthy workplace boundaries without damaging the working relationship. 
     
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    Chapters (7)

    1. 0:00How to set boundaries when your manager overshares
    2. 1:24When your friend becomes your boss
    3. 2:54Why would a manager overshare
    4. 4:12Speaking up to a boss with no boundaries
    5. 6:09Why quitting shouldn't be the first answer
    6. 7:01How an emotional outburst changed everything
    7. 7:41Why an outburst isn't ideal

22. The hidden costs of surviving a company retrenchment

    August 3, 202628 minSeason 5 · Episode 25Play next

    Retrenchment doesn't only affect the people who leave. It can also reshape team dynamics, workloads and career plans for those who are left behind. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Desmond Aw and Ashwin …

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    Retrenchment doesn't only affect the people who leave. It can also reshape team dynamics, workloads and career plans for those who are left behind. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Desmond Aw and Ashwin Lee about how they navigated uncertainty after their teammates got laid off and what they learnt about career resilience and workplace relationships.

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00The hidden costs of surviving a company retrenchment
    2. 2:15The layoff nobody saw coming
    3. 5:46Pushed into "survival mode"
    4. 7:46Rethinking career resilience after layoffs
    5. 10:44Can a good manager save morale?
    6. 12:33The sign it was time to leave
    7. 14:56Survived the first round, but not the second
    8. 17:54The one thing he wished he'd done
    9. 19:21Ask Work It: Handling a boss who overshares

23. Work Feed: When is a bad boss a good reason to quit

    July 27, 202625 minSeason 5 · Episode 24Play next

    Dealing with a difficult boss is a common workplace challenge - but how do you tell when dealing with poor management is part of working life or a sign to quit? On this episode, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and …

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    Dealing with a difficult boss is a common workplace challenge - but how do you tell when dealing with poor management is part of working life or a sign to quit? On this episode, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning unpack stories about workplace favouritism, micromanagement and managers who avoid accountability. They discuss how employees can navigate office hierarchy and recognise when a toxic boss may be limiting their career growth. 

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    Chapters (8)

    1. 0:00Work Feed: When is a bad boss a good reason to quit
    2. 3:19Office politics: Boss pushes the blame
    3. 5:55Subtle bullying: Your hard work is ignored
    4. 9:32Favouritism: Are you being overlooked?
    5. 14:17How to earn recognition without bragging
    6. 17:32When to quit a toxic boss
    7. 19:37Micromanagers: When control goes too far
    8. 22:54Spot red flag bosses before accepting a job

24. Why Gen Zs work differently – and how can managers engage them

    July 20, 202621 minSeason 5 · Episode 23Play next

    Gen Z workers are often labelled as unmotivated, entitled or unwilling to commit. Are these stereotypes fair or do they reflect a workplace that has fundamentally changed? Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY …

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    Gen Z workers are often labelled as unmotivated, entitled or unwilling to commit. Are these stereotypes fair or do they reflect a workplace that has fundamentally changed? Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY columnist and founder of Protocol Kelvin Kao, and his Gen Z intern Ashlee Low on what drives this generation in the workplace.

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    Chapters (7)

    1. 0:00Why Gen Zs work differently – and how can managers engage them
    2. 2:05A Gen X: How every generation judges the next
    3. 4:34Retrenchments changed workplace loyalty
    4. 7:11Are Gen Z scared of job stability?
    5. 10:06How managers can build trust
    6. 15:26What improves engagement of Singapore workers
    7. 18:03Gen Z intern's verdict on her boss

25. How to be more visible at work without showing off

    July 17, 202612 minSeason 5 · Episode 22Play next

    Being more visible at work can help your manager recognise your contributions, but where's the line between keeping them informed and looking like you're trying too hard? Have a work-related question to ask a …

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    Being more visible at work can help your manager recognise your contributions, but where's the line between keeping them informed and looking like you're trying too hard? 

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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00How to be more visible at work without showing off
    2. 1:23Perception of colleagues
    3. 2:28Why do managers ask for more updates?
    4. 3:33Strategy of overcommunication
    5. 6:12Mindset shift - "I don't care"
    6. 8:30Reframing updates as seeking alignment

26. A degree used to mean job security. What changed?

    July 13, 202640 minSeason 5 · Episode 21Play next

    Degree holders in Singapore saw a notable rise in retrenchments, according to the latest labour market figures. What is driving this shift? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Rumi Mohd, director at …

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    Degree holders in Singapore saw a notable rise in retrenchments, according to the latest labour market figures. What is driving this shift? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Rumi Mohd, director at recruitment firm Randstad Singapore, and Steven Neo, a former senior programme manager who shares his experience of being retrenched.

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00A degree used to mean job security. What changed?
    2. 2:44Why more degree holders are retrenched
    3. 5:17Leading AI initiatives yet retrenched
    4. 7:22The reality of job searching today
    5. 13:10Experience and educated: A disadvantage?
    6. 18:06How to overcome being seen as overqualified
    7. 22:29Rethinking upskilling in an AI era
    8. 26:31Are non-degree holders safe?
    9. 28:48Ask Work It: Should I overreport to my boss?

27. Would showing emotion at work hurt your career?

    July 10, 202611 minSeason 5 · Episode 21Play next

    Should you be yourself at work, or is it better for your career to hold back your feelings? From giving tough feedback to handling frustration in meetings, knowing when to express your emotions and when to …

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    Should you be yourself at work, or is it better for your career to hold back your feelings? From giving tough feedback to handling frustration in meetings, knowing when to express your emotions and when to regulate them can shape your reputation and career. 

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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00Would showing emotion at work hurt your career?
    2. 1:14Any benefits for showing your true self?
    3. 3:05Leadership: Effective use of tone, emotions
    4. 4:49Tips for emotional regulation
    5. 6:46Managing your work persona
    6. 7:57Using AI as your emotional advisor

28. Retrenched or wrongful dismissal - are unions doing enough to help?

    July 6, 202636 minSeason 5 · Episode 20Play next

    Losing your job, being denied benefits or facing an unfair appraisal can leave you wondering if a union is strong enough to fight for your rights. How much power do unions really have in Singapore today? Nat …

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    Losing your job, being denied benefits or facing an unfair appraisal can leave you wondering if a union is strong enough to fight for your rights. How much power do unions really have in Singapore today? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with NTUC president K Thanaletchimi about what happens behind closed doors during negotiations with employers and when a union membership makes a difference.

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00Retrenched or wrongful dismissal - are unions doing enough to help?
    2. 1:44NTUC Membership: Perks beyond linkpoints
    3. 5:04How unions help: The pager era
    4. 7:06Why PMEs benefit from unions too
    5. 10:26Negotiations behind closed doors
    6. 14:56Do unions have any real power?
    7. 19:22What if your company is not unionised?
    8. 24:17Is membership worth paying for?
    9. 25:24AMA: Being emotional at work

29. My boss makes inappropriate jokes. Should I report it?

    July 3, 202611 minSeason 5 · Episode 19Play next

    When inappropriate comments disguised as jokes become normalised in the workplace, it can be hard to speak up - especially if the person involved is your boss. How should you react?Have a work-related question …

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    When inappropriate comments disguised as jokes become normalised in the workplace, it can be hard to speak up - especially if the person involved is your boss. How should you react?
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    Chapters (6)

    1. 0:00My boss makes inappropriate jokes. Should I report it?
    2. 1:39Recognising inappropriate workplace behaviour
    3. 2:33Why normalisation is dangerous
    4. 3:31Confronting a senior colleague directly
    5. 6:05Why HR needs to take action
    6. 8:52Why speaking up matters

30. In the AI age, here are 5 skills you need to get hired

    June 29, 202638 minSeason 5 · Episode 18Play next

    For many people, AI is making job hunting feel more uncertain. As newer and better AI tools enter the playing field, what will make employers want to hire human talents? Nat Fetalvero speaks with LinkedIn’s …

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    For many people, AI is making job hunting feel more uncertain. As newer and better AI tools enter the playing field, what will make employers want to hire human talents? Nat Fetalvero speaks with LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman about the first steps job seekers can take to stay employable and why these five human skills - communication, creativity, curiosity, courage and compassion - may become our biggest competitive advantages yet. 

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    Chapters (9)

    1. 0:00In the AI age, here are 5 skills you need to get hired
    2. 1:14Barack Obama's secret to great communication
    3. 3:59Why soft skills are more important than ever
    4. 10:03Job hunting strategies based on the 5Cs
    5. 14:02On creativity: Gen AI vs humans
    6. 18:43Tapping on the power of the human brain
    7. 21:33Resume tips: How to showcase your skills
    8. 25:17Future-proof your career with this mindset
    9. 27:29Ask Work It: Inappropriate jokes by my boss

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