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Five years into being a flight attendant, Jane Tan switched career tracks to become a software engineer. She found herself struggling in the beginning, but failure was not an option. Jane shares how she leverages transferable skills, deals with imposter syndrome and thrives in the tech sector.
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Since the flexible work arrangements (FWA) guidelines kicked in last December, there have been ongoing conversations on what are reasonable requests. What can employees do if their appeals are rejected? Executive leadership coach and founder of Leadershift Inc Dr Tanvi Gautam shares how you can approach your supervisor to ask for FWA.
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You’re feeling burnt out from taking on more than one job role at work. How should you approach your boss to ask for less work or should you just quit?
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Professional networking may often feel transactional, but it doesn’t have to be. Through her interviews with career coaches, CNA TODAY journalist Gwenneth Teo shares with Tiffany Ang her journey in finding out how to excel in the world of networking.
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You suspect that your colleague is about to throw in his resignation letter and this will impact your work. What are the signs so that you can be mentally prepared for his departure?
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We want our individual style to shine in our dressing but when it comes to the workplace, what we wear may influence how colleagues and superiors perceive us. Career development specialist Yvonne Kong-Ho shares advice on how to dress for success.
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You have put in a request for flexible work arrangement under the new guidelines, but your company has rejected it. What are your options now?
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Artificial intelligence is the buzzword in town after China’s DeepSeek upstaged OpenAI recently. Many companies are also upskilling their employees with AI skills. But what types of AI skills do you need to do your job – and stay employed? Koo Sengmeng, head of LearnAI at AI Singapore breaks it down for Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan.
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There’s a new couple in the office and team dynamics will likely change. What are some boundaries that should be kept? If professional lines are blurred, how do you deal with it? Kelvin Kao, founder of social media agency PROTOCOL and CNA TODAY columnist, shares his advice.
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You just started a new role and see that your work buddy is not helpful and possibly “useless”. Should you call them out or find other help?
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Latest data from LinkedIn shows that it is getting harder for job seekers and hirers to find the perfect match. What’s causing the frustration on both sides? Sumita Tandon, HR director of APAC at LinkedIn gives Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan her analysis.
Editor’s Note: This podcast has been edited after LinkedIn clarified that one of the roles most in demand in Singapore is sustainability consultant, and not environment, health and safety manager.
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I invited everyone at work to my wedding except a particular colleague and he is offended. He went as far as to block me on social media. Will my decision result in a disastrous working relationship?
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It’s normal to feel emotional and at a loss after being retrenched. But after taking a break to recover, it’s now time to start looking for a job. Sean Tong, head of Asia for Frazer Jones, tells Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan what immediate steps to take to bounce back from retrenchment.
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Your colleagues are all asking for a promotion but if you are older and want to pursue other interests, should you ask your boss for less work? And would this be considered a demotion?
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In 2025, salary increments of between 2 to 5 per cent are expected for all workers but some sectors and jobs may get higher increases. Kirsty Poltock, director at Robert Walters Singapore, shares her salary predictions and her view on how workers can move into these roles.
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From auto-rejection emails to doing an interview with the help of artificial intelligence, how do you get better at finding a job in the age of AI? 27-year-old Jia Hui Ong, who found herself struggling to land a permanent position, seeks advice from career counsellor Gerald Tan.
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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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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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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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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 remuneration.
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