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Work It - How to communicate effectively in a crisis? Lessons from a frontline healthcare worker

Communication is a buzzword that often appears in job descriptions and resumes. But when the stakes are high, what does effective communication look like? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with senior nurse manager Patrick Lin from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on how he navigates difficult conversations in life-or-death situations, and how he would assess for communication skills in interviews. 

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Work It - Feeling emotional when colleagues leave without a farewell

Not all workplace exits come with farewell lunches. When a respected colleague leaves with only a brief goodbye email, is it normal to feel unsettled?   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - Why the silent strain of menopause in the workplace is too costly to ignore

Brain fog, insomnia, mood swings – many women brush aside these symptoms of menopause, thinking it’s just stress. Senior HR leader Julie Lee, shares how the biological changes affected her career and explains why companies need to rethink their policies to retain talent. 

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Work It - Working with an unmotivated older colleague who is retiring soon - what now?

There may be colleagues in the office who are close to retirement and not motivated to do more. What can you do if that extra work falls on you?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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Work It - Crushing the internship and landing a full-time job

In an increasingly competitive job market, it’s not enough to secure a good internship. Your performance during the stint is a crucial stepping stone to nailing that full-time job. So what do you need to do to impress potential employers? Ho Zhi Hui, co-founder of Skilio, a startup matching up students with companies breaks it down.  This episode was recorded live at Ngee Ann Polytechnic. 

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Work It - Should I quit a painful job when the market is bad?

Feeling stuck in your current job but uncertain about what’s out there? How should you decide if you should stay put or start looking for something new?  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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