Work It

Oct 30 2024 100 ep. 22 mins 24

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Looking for a job or trying to nail it at your current one? Host Tiffany Ang and career counsellor Gerald Tan help navigate your important - and sometimes thorny - work life questions.

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How do I avoid being seen as a threat at work?

Oct 30 2024 5 mins

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? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know your personality type and how it affects your work?

Oct 27 2024 28 mins

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. Take the Big 5 Personality Test or RIASEC profiling tool if you want to know more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I’m a new leader. How do I earn my team’s respect?

Oct 23 2024 5 mins

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? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Multiple side hustles or a 9-to-5?

Oct 20 2024 23 mins

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How to tell your boss that you’re overwhelmed when you’re new

Oct 16 2024 6 mins

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? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Early signs your company is retrenching

Oct 13 2024 31 mins

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can you do if your boss plays favourites?

Oct 09 2024 5 mins

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? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When is it safe to tell your boss and co-workers about your mental health struggles?

Oct 06 2024 33 mins

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Asked to work before starting your new job. Yay or nay?

Oct 02 2024 4 mins

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. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making networking and presentations less painful for introverts

Sep 29 2024 28 mins

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.