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Work It - What a headhunter looks for in potential candidates

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In a world of online social connections and easy networking opportunities, is the traditional, secretive headhunter still relevant? Crispina Robert and Adrian Tan speak to Michelle Koh, managing director of recruitment firm The Edge Partnership, who says good talent recruitment cannot be done online.   

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Work It - The ins and outs of the exit interview

Adrian Tan and Crispina Robert call time on their role as hosts of this podcast. In their last episode together, they talk about the highlights of the last two seasons and delve into the purpose of an exit interview. What kind of feedback is given when someone is on his or her way out and how should HR share this information and with whom?

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Work It - The right to disconnect from work for your mental health

The executive director of the Singapore Human Resource Institute was Work It's very first guest. Two years on, we check back with Alvin Goh and chat about the future of work, changing work norms, the rise of artificial intelligence and the right to disconnect from work as the focus on mental health comes to the fore in the workplace.

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Work It - Stressed at work? Learn to say 'no'

Camilla Dahl Hansen, chief experience officer at Saxo, was once told to take a break for three weeks because she was overwhelmed with work-induced stress. What does she do to keep burnout at bay? She shares her views with Adrian Tan and Crispina Robert.

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Work It - Can a woman thrive in a workplace still dominated by male leadership?

Immersed in a male-dominated industry, Jingjin Liu learnt how to navigate assumptions, judgement and outdated ideas about women as sole caregivers. The founder of ZaZaZu, a corporate platform aimed at helping women in their careers, is our guest in this episode. 

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Work It - Must leaders have 'executive presence'?

In a volatile business world, the concept of leaders having "executive presence" has come into sharper focus. What exactly does it mean, and can it be cultivated? Entrepreneur, investor and CEO of Endeavor Linda Rottenberg is this week's guest.

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