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Since the pandemic confirmed that remote & hybrid work can be productive and manageable, freelancing has become a sustainable option for many millennials in pursuing their career. In this episode, Jon and Jed reminisce about their stories as freelancers and share tips on what to watch out for if you decide to take this path too.
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Jon and Jed reminisce about their stints working abroad and answer listeners' questions about the challenges and rewards of being an expatriate. Do you really get to save and earn more when you work abroad? Does having an MBA degree give you an edge in applying for a stint abroad? We answer these questions from a millennial perspective.
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As businesses bounce back from the pandemic, companies are starting to hire again. In this episode, Jon and Jed talk about some myths about job hunting. Do you need approval for your resignation? Is it okay to take on more than one job at a time? We share tips on how you can take on a new career journey with confidence.
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Is it true that merit takes a backseat when we interact with someone who's pleasing to the eye? From promotions to getting job interviews, Jon and Jed investigate how the corporate world gives unfair advantage to workers blessed with symmetry and height. We also discuss how employees compensate through cosmetic surgeries, power dressing, and confidence.
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As the pandemic is settling down, and the world is finally starting to open up, organisations are asking employees to return to the office, this time with a firm grip. But are employees ready and willing to go back? In this episode, Jon and Jed discuss trends on how companies around the world are luring employees back to their office desks, and also discuss tips on how to manage one's anxiety when you feel uneasy working in your cube.
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If you had to choose, which colleague would you rather work with? A - someone who is competent but is also a jerk, or B - someone who needs more training and guidance but is lovable? In this episode, Jon and Jed discuss tips on how to be more likable at work and why likability is an essential ingredient to one's success in the corporate world.
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Feeling down in today’s challenging times? Jon and Jed discuss their experiences in overcoming stress and anxiety as they continue to face the pandemic and other modern-day problems. They also talk about the benefits of karaoke, how a study about rats gives light to causes of depression, and why it’s important to treat motivation like a financial asset.
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It's been proven empirically for over a decade now - companies that celebrate diversity have happier, more innovative, and high-performing employees. But what does it take to celebrate it? And why should we define diversity beyond ethnicity, gender, and age? In this episode, Jonathan speaks to Global Inclusion expert, Bert Vercamer, on how organisations should champion diversity, especially when remote and hybrid work are now the norm.
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Without a doubt, your confidence determines your success. In this episode, Jon and Jed share their best practices on how to win conversations at work - why people with lower voices sound more commanding, why it's better to label a "problem" as a "challenge", and why doing the 'Superman Pose' before you face an audience gives you that much needed edge.
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Discussing politics at work is a gray area that could endanger your career. Do employers have the right to limit your freedom to talk about your stance? Is it in the best interest of business owners to be vocal about the issues that matter to them? How do you keep your relationship with a colleague who disagrees with your views? Jonathan investigates with guest sociologist, Nicole Curato, if there is place for political correctness in the office.
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