When she first started work at a motor workshop, clients would take one look at Mandy Neo and ask for another technician. The technical service advisor at Motor Edgevantage talks about the challenges and rewards of being a woman in a male-dominated indust...
He graduated with first-class honours but in his first job, he was put on a performance improvement plan for arguing with his supervisor and submitting substandard work. How do young workers make the transition from school to work without struggling? 27-y...
Companies use assessment tools like the 360 and 180 systems which ask for peers and subordinates to assess their supervisors. What are the downsides of giving feedback about your manager? What does constructive criticism look like and why is it important?...
More people around the world are thinking seriously about the purpose of their work and that’s driving not just personal decisions about careers but also how organisations need to adapt. Hong Siu Ming, senior vice president for people, culture and group...
Getting a promotion at work is often a good thing - of work done well rewarded publicly. But what if you are now managing peers or those older and more experienced than you? Do you need different skills to transit from top performer to manager? Our guest ...
It isn't just the amount of leave you have or whether you can work from home if you have children. There needs to be a culture of give and take, says Lee Ming Kai, vice president of systems engineering for Asia Pacific at Juniper Networks.See omnystudio.c...
Season 2 of Work It kicks off with a new round of work terms like “desk bombing”, “monk-mode” and “loud leaving”. Pooja Chhabria, career expert and head of editorial APAC at LinkedIn, explains what has changed in the workplace.
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“Heart” workers have been in the news, with the Government pledging increased salaries and urging people to see their work to be as valuable as “head” workers. Social worker Dini Dzulaikha from the Singapore Children's Society, talks about her car...
The job market has become much more complex as the nature of skills is changing. That's where the role of the job skills integrator can come in to help those struggling with finding careers that last. Our guest is Dr Jeremy Fox, Regional CEO of Non-Govern...
ChatGPT has already come into workplaces as people are using the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to write, crunch data and provide analysis. What does it mean for businesses and for people who are doing these jobs? CK Tan, senior director for Solutions ...
People take three-year degrees to learn about software development. But for those who are keen to hop onto a new career track, coding bootcamps are one way to fast track learning. Two young guests, Zhang Jia En and Shermaine Sng, share their journey on le...
There has been an uptick in the number of career coaches in the last few years. Who are they and how do they help untangle knots in your working life? Our guest this week is Yu Dan Shi, director of behavioral science and executive coach for digital coachi...
You may have seen images or posts of people working out of Bali – in shorts and overlooking the ocean. What does it take for someone to be a digital nomad and how is it different from being 100 per cent remote? Listen to Kailash Madan, APAC head of fint...
Hitting it off romantically with a co-worker or even a boss is not unusual – especially in Singapore where people work very long hours. But what are some lines that shouldn’t be crossed and what are basic rules of engagement to keep in mind when you a...
They are people in your organisation who have your back and provide valuable support and mentorship. But how do you develop these relationships and what benefits do they really bring to careers? Our guest is Alice Yu, team lead for partners and industry m...
In the hit Netflix show Emily in Paris, American Emily Cooper seems to have a seamless time working in Paris. The truth is, taking the leap to work outside of Singapore is filled with challenges. But our guest, SleekFlow’s Crystal Wong, says it is the b...
It’s time to set new goals for the year. Should the conversation include how often you want to come into the office and how much you can handle at work? APAC Managing Director for LinkedIn Feon Ang gives her views.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Lisa Williamson’s first heart attack did not stop her from working round the clock – after all, she was at the pinnacle of her public relations career. She gives an unvarnished look at how work made her physically sick. Lisa also talks about how she r...
Is a shorter work week the next big thing in the workplace after hybrid work? Does working fewer days lead to longer hours, less pay or even greater stress or do the benefits outweigh all costs? Elisa Mallis, from the Center for Creative Leadership (...
We all want more money but how can we strike a balance between getting more and being realistic? What are the dos and don'ts, and how can you find out what you're worth? Career coach Samantha Ng breaks it down in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener...
Unlimited leave, medical leave without proof or even sabbaticals for staff who’ve clocked several years on the job. These are some new leave policies companies are adopting not just to draw talent but keep them. David Setiawan, head of marketing at JobS...
While there seems to be a chill on the tech sector with news of job losses, a career in the tech industry can be a lucrative one. Can anyone make the switch easily? What kind of skills do you need and do you have to be tech savvy in order to get in? Our g...
Should you tell your manager you have a mental health condition? How should company policies close the gap with meaningful mental health practices on the ground? Co-founder of Calm Collective Asia Sabrina Ooi who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is ou...
While retrenchment numbers have fallen since record highs during COVID-19, the turmoil in some sectors of the economy continues. What happens to a person when they are told to leave? Leadership coach Steven Lock gives an unvarnished look at the emotional ...
It’s the one thing both employees and bosses dislike about work. Yet, performance reviews are critical not just for compensation and progression but also how people develop their careers. What can everyone do to make these conversations better? Co-found...
If you find it hard to speak up, share ideas or prefer to work alone, then you are quite likely an introvert. Does your personality matter at the workplace, which seems geared for extroverts? How can introverts get noticed and lead? Leadership coach Cryst...
In every organisation, there are people who have worked hard over the years, deepened skills but have not been promoted or don't have a chance to learn new skills. Why does this happen and how does one move out of this "comfort zone"? Sean Tan, partner an...
The typical Singapore workplace is a diverse one and increasingly filled with different nationalities. What can we do to engender a better understanding of different cultures? How should tensions be managed and what can management do? Tonny Loh, partner a...
Balancing career and children has always been challenging, especially in Singapore. Holly Fang, director of financial partnerships at fintech firm Airwallex, talks about how motherhood changed her perspective about work, what she discovered about herself ...
It could be to indulge in a passion, test out a potential business idea or to simply have an extra stream of income. We break down the world of employees who juggle many jobs with Lena Chan, owner at Mad About Sucre, who moved from banking to baking. See...