Work It

What boundaries do you need at work if your boss happens to be your friend?  Do you have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here and Gerald Tan of Avodah People Solutions will answer them for you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Setting work goals and reviewing them at the end of the year are important milestones for your career progression. What do bosses look for when conducting a performance review? How can you better prepare so that you’ll get constructive feedback from your employer? In the first episode of the new season of Work It, career counsellor Gerald Tan dishes out some useful tips while host Tiffany Ang puts her supervisor in the hot seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the hosts wrap up their journey, they reflect on the evolution of their podcast and the challenges they faced. They share memorable moments with guests, including a candid interview with a bank CEO. The discussion on exit interviews shines a light on their significance for understanding employee experiences and corporate culture. The contrast between traditional exit interviews and innovative stay interviews offers fresh insights into improving retention strategies. With heartfelt gratitude, the hosts look forward to new beginnings and exciting changes ahead.

The executive director of the Singapore Human Resource Institute was Work It's very first guest. Two years on, we check back with Alvin Goh and chat about the future of work, changing work norms, the rise of artificial intelligence and the right to disconnect from work as the focus on mental health comes to the fore in the workplace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Camilla Dahl Hansen, chief experience officer at Saxo, was once told to take a break for three weeks because she was overwhelmed with work-induced stress. What does she do to keep burnout at bay? She shares her views with Adrian Tan and Crispina Robert.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Immersed in a male-dominated industry, Jingjin Liu learnt how to navigate assumptions, judgement and outdated ideas about women as sole caregivers. The founder of ZaZaZu, a corporate platform aimed at helping women in their careers, is our guest in this episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a volatile business world, the concept of leaders having "executive presence" has come into sharper focus. What exactly does it mean, and can it be cultivated? Entrepreneur, investor and CEO of Endeavor Linda Rottenberg is this week's guest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audrey Low, a leadership coach and founder of Designing Trust, dives into the challenges posed by ineffective managers. She highlights the detrimental effects of poor management, including low morale and high turnover. The conversation covers the importance of clear communication and trust in workplace relationships. Listeners learn strategies to cope with micromanagers and the critical role of empathy in leadership. Audrey emphasizes that effective management can transform a toxic environment into one where employees thrive.

Not a day goes by without some news about generative artificial intelligence, particularly, its impact on jobs. Nick Eayrs from Databricks, an AI and data company, unpacks exactly how jobs will be affected and whose responsibility it is to be prepared. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retrenchments in Singapore more than doubled in 2023 compared to a year before, according to the Ministry of Manpower. But what goes into the decision to cut jobs and which workers are more at risk? Jerviel Lim, head of people and culture at Tatsu Works, is this week’s guest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.