Work It

The discussion dives into the tricky realm of workplace bullying, helping listeners discern between high standards and harmful behavior. Key signs of bullying are highlighted, along with the importance of mental health. Strategies for victims struggling with supervisors are offered, including the necessity of documentation and understanding company policies. The conversation emphasizes self-reflection and seeking external support to safeguard one’s rights and well-being in high-pressure environments.

Mukul Anand, HSBC Singapore's Managing Director and Head of Human Resources, sheds light on the growing importance of flexible work arrangements in the post-COVID landscape. He emphasizes the need for trust and outcome-oriented evaluations in hybrid settings. Anand discusses the challenges multinational organizations face and the innovative concept of job tasting, allowing employees to explore various roles. He also highlights the crucial role of leadership in fostering flexibility and navigating financial implications while maintaining employee satisfaction.

Have you sat in a job interview and was asked to produce your last drawn payslip? Here are steps you can follow if you are not comfortable to reveal it.  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every department in a company - from legal to finance and HR - can use a basic AI tool to solve problems or work better. Agoda’s chief technology officer Idan Zalzberg explains why AI knowledge and tools do not have to be complicated and hard to implement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congratulations on your promotion. But you can’t shake the feeling that it didn’t sit well with your peers at work. How should you manage them?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being partners in both work and life may not be for every couple. But if you choose to work with your spouse, what boundaries should you have and how do you stay together through thick and thin? Christel Goh, chief executive officer at Grow Public Relations, joins the Work It podcast with her husband Kelvin Teo, the chief operating officer at the same company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the effects of micromanagement on workplace dynamics and employee morale. Learn about the psychology behind such controlling behaviors and the importance of trust and collaboration. Explore strategic tips for managing communication with a micromanaging boss, including how to assert your autonomy while maintaining a professional relationship. Plus, find out when it might be best to consider new opportunities if the situation becomes unmanageable. Tackle the challenges with confidence!

Tight schedules, endless tasks and demanding expectations – these are the daily realities for many working professionals. Emergency medicine physicians and authors Dr Adaira Landry and Dr Resa Lewiss share practical strategies on how to stay well despite busy lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is common to hear people coming back from maternity leave, parental leave or a long sabbatical and being passed on for a promotion. Gerald Tan explains why that happens and offers tips on how to avoid feeling bitter.   Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. How do you create one for your career so that others will notice you? Joy Seow, executive director and head of consumer practice at Kerry Consulting gives some tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.