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Work It - Working with someone who is neurodivergent? Start here

Work It

Some people can focus for hours on hard tasks but delay simple emails, while others do best with routine and struggle with impromptu changes. These colleagues could be neurodivergent. Nat Fetalvero speaks to Hazleen Ahmad, founder of the Institute of Neurodiversity Singapore about how her ADHD diagnosis shaped her career, and how small changes in roles and communication can help people play to their strengths in the workplace. 

Nat Fetalvero

Nat Fetalvero

Gerald Tan

Gerald Tan

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Work It - Breaking down Gen Z stereotypes in the workplace

Since Gen Z entered the workforce, debates over their attitudes and work habits have sparked tensions with older generations. Are they “lazy” or simply setting healthier work-life boundaries? Are Gen Z workers challenging workplace norms or just disrespecting seniority? Our millennial host Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY intern Ang Jie Chun, a Gen Z, about the stereotypes and what it takes to bridge the generational gap in the office.

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Work It - Work Feed: What's the harm in a little office gossip?

Creating private group chats with colleagues or ranting about your bosses behind their backs are sometimes common workplace habits. While they can provide some stress relief and strengthen office friendships, they can also affect reputations, team dynamics and workplace culture. On this episode, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and Work It producer Ho Pei Ning discuss when workplace gossip crosses the line, the role of HR in addressing it and how employees can respond when they become the subject of rumours or unwanted attention.

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Work It - Are you facing burnout or just in the wrong job?

When you’re unsure if you’re going through burnout or a job mismatch, what conversations should you be having with your boss and when is it time to look elsewhere?    Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

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Work It - Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children

For many parents - especially mothers - returning to the workforce means navigating self-doubt, changing workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Celia Au, a mother of two who left her job for five years to care for her children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the realities of job hunting after a long absence and why supportive managers can make all the difference. 

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Work It - When good employees are given more work

Being experienced and reliable at work can fast-track your career, but what happens when it leads to a workload that keeps growing? How can you juggle multiple bosses and conflicting priorities without burning out?Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

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