Podcast Episodes

Making sense of salary benchmarks and guides

Season 4 Episode 37

With salary guides widely available online, many jobseekers rely on them to set their expectations. But are they accurate and representative? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with Eugenia Ng, directo…

Published on 20 hours ago

What it takes to clean up after death

Season 4 Episode 36

Restoring dignity to the dead and bringing closure to grieving families are all in a day’s work for trauma cleaner Rahman Razali. He shares with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan how an unexpected job turne…

Published on 1 week ago

Managing interns without losing your mind

Season 4 Episode 35

Attracting and guiding interns are crucial steps to identifying potential full-time hires in the long term. But how should supervisors effectively manage them? CNA TODAY Deputy Chief Editor Yasmine Y…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

What boundaries should you set for office gift contributions?

Season 4 Episode 34

Envelopes for monetary contributions are being passed around the office for gifts and farewells. Is it rude to not chip in? How can you reject frequent collections without burning bridges? 

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Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

What to say and what not to do during a retrenchment

Season 4 Episode 33

Losing a job can be a traumatic event. Is it possible to deliver the bad news compassionately without coming off as patronising? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan chat with career coach Chee Sze-Yen on how …

Published on 3 weeks ago

Delayed salaries: What can you do when your boss doesn’t pay up?

Season 4 Episode 32

Your salary is late and your employer blames the bank. Should you give your boss the benefit of the doubt? What can employees do to secure what they’re owed?

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Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

How to communicate effectively in a crisis? Lessons from a frontline healthcare worker

Season 4 Episode 31

Communication is a buzzword that often appears in job descriptions and resumes. But when the stakes are high, what does effective communication look like? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with senior…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Work Feed: When the job market feels hopeless, how do you stay in the game?

Season 4 Episode 30

From unanswered job applications to oversaturated industries, Tiffany and Gerald unpack why the job market feels rough and how to stay marketable.  

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Published on 1 month ago

Hard truths about entrepreneurship: What passion doesn’t prepare you for

Season 4 Episode 29

Many people enjoy the idea of being their own boss, but starting your own business isn't as liberating as it sounds. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan unpack what it takes to be an entrepreneur and what set…

Published on 1 month ago

Hiring for chemistry or capability – how much should personality matter?

Season 4 Episode 28

Beyond KPIs and productivity, Gen Z workers also value healthy corporate culture. But is there a place for colleagues whose main contribution is their energy and charm? CNA TODAY columnist Kelvin Kao…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago