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You’re due to start a new job in weeks and your future boss has already begun sending you emails and calling for meetings. Here’s how you can set clear boundaries with your future boss.
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Networking plays a vital role in the professional world, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. But for introverts, nothing is more daunting than standing in the spotlight. Jenny Toh, founder of River Life Coaching and a self-identified introvert, shares her top tips.
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You’ve been at your company for years and happy with the work-life balance, but some of your colleagues are advancing elsewhere. Is staying put equivalent to career suicide?
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Wage transparency is all the rage on TikTok, where people talk about how much they earn. But for most of us, discussing salary publicly is still taboo. How do bosses decide who gets a higher salary, especially when two people are doing the same job? Skills, impact and size of company are some key factors, says Lionel Low, senior client solutions principal of ASEAN at Mercer. He explains all there is to know about rewards and renumeration.
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You are taking on more projects every year, yet the career jump remains out of reach. What’s holding your boss back from promoting you and what can you do to break this cycle?
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If your manager consistently dominates meetings, dismisses ideas and is convinced they are always right, you might be dealing with a narcissistic leader. Associate Professor Amy Ou of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Business School explains how to navigate such managers.
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No one wants to be put on a performance improvement plan (PIP) because it indicates that you haven’t been meeting your work goals. But if you are on it, what does it mean for your career, and can you bounce back?
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With more shared parental leave and mandatory paternity leave on the horizon, employers need to re-design the way they operate. Otherwise they risk losing good staff, says Minister Indranee Rajah. She tells Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan why the government is committed to helping everyone reach a win-win situation.
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After months of anticipation, you finally hear back from HR only to learn that the indicative job offer has been withdrawn. What might cause such a u-turn and could you have done anything different?
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There is a growing trend of university students juggling multiple internships, even taking time off school to get valuable experience and a foot in the door of industries. Undergraduates Syauqina Amalyn and Toh Yan Yun explain their hustle mentality.
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Some notice periods are as long as three months but if you have a job offer and want to start earlier, should you bite the bullet and fork up that salary in lieu of notice?
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If you worry about being shut down or humiliated for your ideas or opinions at work, you may have a problem with psychological safety. Jasmine Liew, founder of organisational development consultancy firm Breakthrough Catalyst, explains how to build a psychologically safe workplace for everyone.
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You’ve gone through several jobs in recent times, some of them contract roles, and they each last less than a year. How do you show the next hiring manager that you are ready to stay for the long haul?
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Not sleeping well? Loss of appetite? Feeling anxious thinking about work? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you could be facing burnout. Gerald Tan and Tiffany Ang talk through what job burnout looks like and how to address it.
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You are gunning for a promotion and you have asked your manager for more opportunities. But the response is lukewarm. What should you do?
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The government has been providing parental benefits to encourage people to have more children. But what do these increased benefits mean for companies and their bottom line? Will taking more childcare leave affect promotion prospects? Derrick Teo, CEO of human resource firm Elitez Group and senior professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, explains.
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Dozing off at a meeting that’s going in circles and doesn’t seem to have a concrete agenda? Here’s how you can bring focus to these unproductive discussions.
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In some employment contracts, there is a non-compete clause that limits an employee moving to a competitor. How does this impact your career?
Jonathan Yuen, head of Commercial Litigation and Employment (Disputes) at Rajah & Tann Asia, breaks it down.
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It’s the annual feedback time and you must rate your boss and co-workers. Is the 360 feedback worth the effort? How can you ensure it leads to real change, and what should you do if it doesn't?
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If your boss is not giving you clear development targets or excluding you from key meetings, you may be at risk of being quietly fired. How should you respond?
Peter Hamilton, vice president and managing director (APAC) at KellyOCG, delves into the tactics employers use and offers crucial advice on how to protect your career.
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