129 – Cassandra Ong’s Journey from Layoff to A Fractional Marketing Agency
Join me as I chat with Cassandra Ong, a remarkable guest who shares her inspiring journey of starting a business after a layoff. In this captivating episode, we explore the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship. Discover how Cassandra’s experience in a…
Work It – How do companies decide who to retrench?
Let’s get real: why do companies downsize? Who gets picked when things get tough? And how do the survivors keep their spirits up? In this episode of Work It, Jerviel Lim (Head of HR & Culture at Tatsu Works) spills…
Why Bad Managers Persist: Unveiling the Hidden Truths and Charting a Path Forward
Have you ever found yourself stuck with a manager who seems to have missed the memo on effective leadership? Yup, I’ve been there too. In the ever-evolving world of work, encountering bad managers is an unfortunate reality many face. But…
Work It – How can managers deal with poor performers?
In this podcast episode, we delve into a thought-provoking conversation about dealing with poor performers at work. From handling incompetent yet nice individuals to addressing those who can’t quite meet expectations despite their competency, we explore the complexities within performance…
The REAL Work Trends To Look Out For In 2024
Today published a survey by Indeed.com forecasts workplace trends that will continue to dominate in 2024. These include rage applying, quiet quitting and moonlighting. I can’t help but feel that most of us would already know these things. A more helpful version would be…
Work It – Can a board of directors fire the CEO?
Hey there, listeners! Welcome back to another episode of Work It. I’m super excited about today’s chat because we’re diving into the world of boardrooms – you know, those high-stakes meetings where the big decisions are made. And who better…
Work It – How to ask your boss for more money
Crispina and I tackled a juicy topic this week: money! And not just any money, we’re talking salary negotiation. Joining us is Ken Tan, a bigwig at PersolKelly, who spills the beans on how to score that bigger paycheck (and…
19 Early Warning Signs of Layoffs: Prepare Before the Rain Falls
Before the news of Lazada’s retrenchment died down, we heard similar announcements from Google & Amazon. If the big boys are struggling with payroll, you can imagine every other company downstream, Over my 20-year career, I’ve witnessed the gut-wrenching reality of layoffs twice,…
Does Boomless Mic work well? Review of HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC.
Ready to up your audio game for work calls and virtual meetings? Check out my in-depth review of the  @HPInc  @PolyCompany Voyager Surround 80 UC – one of the most premium business headsets on the market. Packed with advanced noise-cancelling…
128 – Exploring Geoarbitrage with Gabrielle Loh
In this episode of the Adrian Tan Show, we dive into the growing trend of geo arbitrage with guest, Gabrielle Loh. Gabrielle shares her personal journey with geo arbitrage, the practice of working remotely from countries with a lower cost of…