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Every job interview is an opportunity to put your best professional foot forward - but it’s also a high-stakes game of tricky questions and unspoken cues. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan share tips and real-life lessons to help you stand out.
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There’s been a change in management, and you now feel sidelined and overlooked. How can you connect with your new bosses?
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Workplace conflict can be a minefield, but when handled right, it sparks growth and resilience within teams. How should you navigate conflicts at the workplace and what are some healthy coping strategies? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with Professor Sam Garg from the ESSEC Business School, Asia Pacific.
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You hired your friend but now his unprofessional conduct is disrupting the team. Management has decided to part ways with him, but the friendship is in jeopardy. How can you handle this sensitive situation professionally?
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Workplace discrimination can be one of the thorniest issues to navigate because it isn’t always clear cut. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan sit down with Alvin Goh, executive director of the Singapore Human Resources Institute, to unpack the grey areas, and the steps to take when something happens.
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For anyone looking for work, ageism may be a growing concern during their job search. How can you effectively highlight your qualifications while ensuring age doesn't become a barrier?
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Working for a start-up may bring different benefits compared with being an employee of a big company. For fresh graduates and those contemplating a mid-career switch, which is the better option? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan chat with Jeraldine Phneah, enterprise lead of AlphaSense, to unpack the pros and cons of each career path.
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You want to excel in your career but fear setting the bar too high may rile your colleagues. How can you pursue your ambitions while appearing less of a threat?
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Are you an individualist or a peacemaker? Perhaps you thrive in motivating people. Experts say understanding personality traits makes a big difference in work relationships. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan find out more by taking a test.
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You’ve recently stepped into a leadership role, but your new team members are bypassing you and going directly to your boss with their questions. How can you establish your authority while building respect and rapport with your team?
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Balancing multiple jobs might seem overwhelming, but for some, side hustles offer autonomy and freedom a traditional 9-to-5 job cannot. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with 40-year-old Alvin Ong, who has four side gigs, for his advice on what to consider before embracing this career path.
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You've just started at a new job, but your boss is already making you work overtime and it’s affecting your health. How do you communicate that you’ve hit your limit with the workload?
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Dyson employees were recently “surprised” by a layoff announcement. But are there visible signals that a retrenchment exercise is coming? How can you tell if your name is next on the chopping block? Francis Chan, employment lawyer and executive director at Titanium Law Chambers, lets us in on the signs to watch out for.
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Your team consistently outperforms at work. Yet you are not getting the same bonuses and promotions others are getting. What can you do if you suspect there’s favouritism?
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Diagnosed with depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, it took Edwin Chaw months before he felt ready to disclose his condition to his colleagues. Now a compliance officer with abrdn and an ambassador with Beyond the Label, he gives advice on how to navigate work relationships.
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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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