Podcast Episodes

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 2 months, 4 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 months 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 3 months 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 1 week 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 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Feeling emotional when colleagues leave without a farewell

Season 4 Episode 27

Not all workplace exits come with farewell lunches. When a respected colleague leaves with only a brief goodbye email, is it normal to feel unsettled?  

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the silent strain of menopause in the workplace is too costly to ignore

Season 4 Episode 26

Brain fog, insomnia, mood swings – many women brush aside these symptoms of menopause, thinking it’s just stress. Senior HR leader Julie Lee, shares how the biological changes affected her career and…

Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Working with an unmotivated older colleague who is retiring soon - what now?

Season 4 Episode 25

There may be colleagues in the office who are close to retirement and not motivated to do more. What can you do if that extra work falls on you? 

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Published on 4 months ago

Crushing the internship and landing a full-time job

Season 4 Episode 24

In an increasingly competitive job market, it’s not enough to secure a good internship. Your performance during the stint is a crucial stepping stone to nailing that full-time job. So what do you nee…

Published on 4 months ago