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Work It - How can you cope if you have a very demanding job?

Work It

Heavy workloads, tight deadlines and potentially life-threatening outcomes – these are hallmarks of a high-pressure job. People in these jobs face consequences of prolonged stress. CNA TODAY journalist Loraine Lee shares what she learnt in writing her report.

Nat Fetalvero

Nat Fetalvero

Gerald Tan

Gerald Tan

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Work It - Can mature workers make your team stronger?

As workplaces grow more age-diverse, balancing experience with fresh ideas is increasingly important. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with Hindran, a 67-year-old caseworker at Kampong Kapor Community Services, and centre head Bavani Pillai on how intergenerational teams can strengthen workplace culture without slowing operations. This episode of Work It is brought to you by the Ministry of Manpower.

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Work It - Are companies allowed to forfeit your unused leave?

A listener in an MNC lost her remaining annual leave because she was too busy to take it – yet her overseas colleagues are allowed to carry their forward. Is this fair? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan discuss what employees can do when they’re caught between a heavy workload and the impending end of their workplace’s calendar year. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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Work It - Will agentic AI take your job or transform it?

As agentic AI tools begin automating complex workflows, job security concerns are rising. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with tech entrepreneur Sabrina Wang about navigating your work in an AI-powered era, and how learning to delegate to AI agents could actually make you a better leader.

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Work It - Work Feed: Salary, commute time, colleagues – How do we choose a job?

A long commute to work might be a dealbreaker for some who are job hunting. For others, it’s worth it for a higher salary and good colleagues. In this week’s Work Feed, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan dig into Reddit threads and personal reflections to unpack what Singaporeans truly value in a job.

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Work It - How can you job hunt discreetly without risking your role?

A colleague took childcare leave to attend a job interview but ended up resigning after the office found out. How can you look for new job opportunities discreetly? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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