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Work It - Is being comfortable at work a bad thing?

Work It - Is being comfortable at work a bad thing?
25 Sep 2024 05:26PM
6 mins

You’ve been at your company for years and happy with the work-life balance, but some of your colleagues are advancing elsewhere. Is staying put equivalent to career suicide?   

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg (Email us here)

Work It - When is it safe to tell your boss and co-workers about your mental health struggles?

Diagnosed with depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, it took Edwin Chaw months before he felt ready to disclose his condition to his colleagues. Now a compliance officer with abrdn and an ambassador with Beyond the Label, he gives advice on how to navigate work relationships. 

 

06/10/2024 33 mins

Work It - Asked to work before starting your new job. Yay or nay?

You’re due to start a new job in weeks and your future boss has already begun sending you emails and calling for meetings. Here’s how you can set clear boundaries with your future boss.  

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg (Email us here.) 

02/10/2024 5 mins

Work It - Making networking and presentations less painful for introverts

Networking plays a vital role in the professional world, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. But for introverts, nothing is more daunting than standing in the spotlight. Jenny Toh, founder of River Life Coaching and a self-identified introvert, shares her top tips.    

29/09/2024 29 mins

Work It - Is being comfortable at work a bad thing?

You’ve been at your company for years and happy with the work-life balance, but some of your colleagues are advancing elsewhere. Is staying put equivalent to career suicide?   

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg (Email us here)

25/09/2024 6 mins

Work It - Why are salaries kept secret?

Wage transparency is all the rage on TikTok, where people talk about how much they earn. But for most of us, discussing salary publicly is still taboo. How do bosses decide who gets a higher salary, especially when two people are doing the same job? Skills, impact and size of company are some key factors, says Lionel Low, senior client solutions principal of ASEAN at Mercer. He explains all there is to know about rewards and renumeration. 

22/09/2024 32 mins