Work It

Are you struggling with a tough work situation that is affecting your mental health? If so, should you reach out to a career coach or a therapist for help?   Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachele Focardi, Founder and CEO of XYZ@Work, dives into the viral Quit-Tok phenomenon where Gen Z shares their firing and resignation experiences. She discusses how this generation values authenticity and workplace transparency, pushing companies to adapt. Rachele emphasizes the need for empathy in layoffs and respectful communication. She also addresses the impact of toxic environments on mental health, suggesting a blend of therapy and career coaching as essential for well-being and effective transition.

You could be in between jobs or considering your next career move. So taking on a contract role might be an option for you. But how do you negotiate for more money if the company refuses to give you a permanent position?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest salary survey guide by Robert Walters, three in four professionals are open to returning to their previous employers. Besides coming back to higher salaries and new job scopes, what other benefits do boomerang employees get when they return? Our guest Josephine Chua, HR director at Aloft Singapore hotel and master professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, discusses the pros and cons of hiring boomerang employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your co-worker is not pulling their weight and despite interventions, your manager is waiting for a resignation letter instead of firing them. What should you do?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is that little voice in your head shouting that you are not good enough for the job or that someone will soon figure out you are a fraud. How do you overcome imposter syndrome and how can bosses set their staff up for success when they are new to the job role? Yasmine Khater, founder of Sales Story Method, explains how she has learnt to silence that voice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve just started at your new job and your predecessor didn’t do a proper handover. On top of that, you get the feeling that your new colleagues aren’t so welcoming. What should you do?   Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With new guidelines for flexible work arrangement requests kicking in by the end of the year, how can living and working spaces change to make hybrid work more accessible for all? Associate Professor Lilian Chee from the National University of Singapore and Associate Professor Ada Wong from the Singapore University of Social Sciences share their research.  This podcast episode is in partnership with the inaugural Ideas Festival. You can find out more at www.ideasfestival.edu.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The podcast dives into the struggle of disconnecting from work during holidays. It shares practical strategies for setting boundaries and managing work expectations. Personal experiences highlight the need for effective support systems to maintain a healthy work-life balance. The discussion emphasizes the importance of planning for time away, ensuring coverage, and fostering open communication, while reminding listeners that no one is truly indispensable at work.

With retirement and re-employment ages set to be raised, the truth is that there will be more mature workers in our workforce. What are some unique challenges senior workers face and how can companies help them feel more valued? Our guest this week is Professor Yow Wei Quin, head of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at the Singapore University of Technology and Design.  This podcast episode is in partnership with the inaugural Ideas Festival. You can find out more at www.ideasfestival.edu.sg    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.