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Self-care tips when your job gets too stressful
Season 4 Episode 8
Tight schedules, endless tasks and demanding expectations – these are the daily realities for many working professionals. Emergency medicine physicia…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
When do I escalate a problem at work and whistle blow?
Season 4 Episode 7
You’ve highlighted several concerns at work to your managers but these have fallen on deaf ears. Should you escalate the issues higher and is whistle…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
What should you do with a retrenchment payout?
Season 4 Episode 6
Some companies offer a “golden handshake” when they retrench their workers. Financial advisory manager Lily Fung, who got a high six-figure sum, shar…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
How can you cope if you have a very demanding job?
Season 4 Episode 5
Heavy workloads, tight deadlines and potentially life-threatening outcomes – these are hallmarks of a high-pressure job. People in these jobs face co…
11 months, 1 week ago
Leaving a job without burning bridges
Season 4 Episode 4
You are working in a toxic work environment, and you are frustrated. When you quit, should you be honest with your reasons? How do you leave a job wi…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
How workplace mentorship can help grow your career
Season 4 Episode 3
Mentorship in the office can shape careers in unexpected ways – but only if it’s done well. From navigating soft skills to managing mentor-mentee ten…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Who should I put as my reference check?
Season 4 Episode 2
A good reference check can make or break your job application. From ex-bosses to colleagues and family members, who should be on your list?
Have a wo…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Coping with retrenchment when a baby is on the way
Season 4 Episode 1
There is never a good time to be retrenched. But what happens when it strikes at the worst possible time? Luke Jau shares how he navigated a sudden j…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Overcoming people pleasing in the workplace
Season 3 Episode 92
Giving up your needs for others in the office may be detrimental if you are constantly seeking their validation and not drawing clear boundaries. Wha…
1 year ago
How do you deal with subordinates who don't want to take on extra work
Season 3 Episode 91
You have several employees who keep asking for more work-life balance and they won't take on extra tasks. How do you manage them? Manpower Minister T…
1 year ago