Have you ever wondered how Netflix knows what shows you might like? Or how Spotify creates personalised playlists for you? Or how Amazon recommends products that match your preferences? These are all examples of data analytics in action. Data analytics…
Do you work from home or anywhere else? If you do, you know the importance of having a good headset for online meetings. But not just any headset – you need one made for work, not fun. Many people use…
Most of the things I try fail, but these failures are often hard to see, while the things that work are easy to see. I’ve noticed that this makes some people think that most things go well for me. Because…
In this episode of Work It by CNA, Crispina Robert and I had the pleasure of interviewing @john lim John Lim, a 27-year-old who went from a top student to a struggling employee. John shared his honest and raw story of facing the…
Companies use assessment tools like the 360 and 180 systems, which ask for peers and subordinates to assess their supervisors. These tools are supposed to give managers a reality check on how they are doing and what they need to…
Hey there, let’s dive into a hot topic that’s got employers and HR experts in Singapore scratching their heads: degrees versus skills. There’s this recent article in Today Online where they debate whether academic qualifications still matter or if skills…
Have you heard of the sick leave bonus? It’s an incentive that some companies offer to employees who never take a sick day. Never mind that sick leave is an entitlement under the Employment Act. Never mind that a sick employee might…
What if you could find a job that gives you more than just a paycheck? A job that aligns with your values, passions and purpose? A job that makes you feel fulfilled and happy? Sounds like a fairy tale, right?…
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, a group of Hang Seng Bank management trainees in Hong Kong skipped out on working from home to go hiking, posting photos on Instagram tagged “best WFH activity”. The bank management…
Getting a promotion at work is often a good thing – of work done well rewarded publicly. But what if you are now managing peers or those older and more experienced than you? Do you need different skills to transition…
