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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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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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