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Work It - Why workplaces need to talk about fertility

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Parenthood can be a long and challenging journey that starts even before birth - from trying to conceive to balancing work and caregiving. So how should workplaces support employees who are trying to start a family? Nat Fetalvero speaks to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah, Senior Parliamentary Secretary Shawn Huang, and Fertility Support SG president Lin Shumin about why attitudes at work and in society need to shift, and how fertility literacy and flexible work arrangements can better support parents-to-be.

Nat Fetalvero

Nat Fetalvero

Gerald Tan

Gerald Tan

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Work It - Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes

Recruiters can help jobseekers access confidential roles that never appear on LinkedIn or job application portals. But how do you know if a recruiter is representing you well? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Gavin Teo, director at Michael Page, and Joshua Woo, founder of Recruit Fast, on how to spot red flags in inexperienced recruiters and how to build rewarding relationships with the person who could get you your next job.

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Work It - What to check in a new employment contract before you sign

A long notice period or non-compete clause can make it harder to change jobs when a new opportunity comes along. Is it possible to negotiate these terms after signing your employment contract, or are you bound by the fine print? Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY’s senior journalist Loraine Lee on what she's found in her reporting, and head of employment at law firm Withers KhattarWong Amarjit Kaur, on the steps your should take before signing your contract.

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Work It - Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices

As more mature professionals rethink the last chapter of their careers, a new format of work has emerged as an alternative to full retirement or traditional full-time jobs that no longer fit them. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Wendy Yeo, the project lead for Prudential’s "fractional" work initiative, and Marcus Lee Robert, who chose this arrangement in his fifties, on how this might be the win-win solution for the modern workforce.   This episode of Work It is brought to you by the Ministry of Manpower. 

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Work It - How to set boundaries when your manager overshares 

Your manager keeps forwarding criticism from senior leadership - but should you be the one carrying their emotional load? Here's how to set healthy workplace boundaries without damaging the working relationship.  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg  

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Work It - The hidden costs of surviving a company retrenchment

Retrenchment doesn't only affect the people who leave. It can also reshape team dynamics, workloads and career plans for those who are left behind. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Desmond Aw and Ashwin Lee about how they navigated uncertainty after their teammates got laid off and what they learnt about career resilience and workplace relationships.

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