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Work It - Work Feed: Why school success doesn’t always translate to the workplace

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You were once a high achiever in school, so why does succeeding at work feel so much harder? Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero unpack why academic success doesn’t always translate into workplace wins, and the skills and mindset fresh graduates need to thrive in their careers.

Nat Fetalvero

Nat Fetalvero

Gerald Tan

Gerald Tan

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Work It - A degree used to mean job security. What changed?

Degree holders in Singapore saw a notable rise in retrenchments, according to the latest labour market figures. What is driving this shift? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Rumi Mohd, director at recruitment firm Randstad Singapore, and Steven Neo, a former senior programme manager who shares his experience of being retrenched.

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Work It - Would showing emotion at work hurt your career?

Should you be yourself at work, or is it better for your career to hold back your feelings? From giving tough feedback to handling frustration in meetings, knowing when to express your emotions and when to regulate them can shape your reputation and career.  Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - Retrenched or wrongful dismissal - are unions doing enough to help?

Losing your job, being denied benefits or facing an unfair appraisal can leave you wondering if a union is strong enough to fight for your rights. How much power do unions really have in Singapore today? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with NTUC president K Thanaletchimi about what happens behind closed doors during negotiations with employers and when a union membership makes a difference.

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Work It - My boss makes inappropriate jokes. Should I report it?

When inappropriate comments disguised as jokes become normalised in the workplace, it can be hard to speak up - especially if the person involved is your boss. How should you react?Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - In the AI age, here are 5 skills you need to get hired

For many people, AI is making job hunting feel more uncertain. As newer and better AI tools enter the playing field, what will make employers want to hire human talents? Nat Fetalvero speaks with LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman about the first steps job seekers can take to stay employable and why these five human skills - communication, creativity, curiosity, courage and compassion - may become our biggest competitive advantages yet. 

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