Instead of quiet quitting, you should be career cushioning
In late 2021, I became self-employed, providing content writing and marketing services to HR tech companies. It started well with more retainers than I could handle. On top of that, my ad-hoc commissioned work provided some side income. But in the middle of…
Work It – S1E22: She worked herself to two heart attacks: One woman’s journey out of workaholism
Lisa Williamson’s first heart attack did not stop her from working round the clock – after all, she was at the pinnacle of her public relations career. She gives an unvarnished look at how work made her physically sick. Lisa…
107: Aradhana (Arad) Srivastava on Executive Coaching
Aradhana (Arad) Srivastava is the Head of Sales for Asia at EZRA, a leading global virtual coaching provider. She is responsible for setting up new businesses across Asia in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, India and Japan, managing regional teams…
What Is The Scope Of Freelancing And How Businesses Can Benefit From Freelancers?
Ever since the pandemic hit the world, freelancing has gained popularity. As people lost their jobs, they turned to the internet to keep earning a livelihood by selling their special skills. Now that remote working is a big thing, more…
106: Toh Swee Chien and Peggy Lim on SkillsFuture Singapore, misconceptions and their personal approach to skilling
Peggy Lim leads the Enterprise Engagement Office in SkillsFuture Singapore to promote and drive skills development in enterprises. Toh Swee Chien leads the Public Engagement Division in SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG), where he is responsible for SSG’s efforts to guide individuals…
Work It – S1E21: Is a 4-day work week a good idea?
Is a shorter work week the next big thing in the workplace after hybrid work? Does working fewer days lead to longer hours, less pay or even greater stress or do the benefits outweigh all costs? Elisa Mallis, from the…
105: Damien Andreasen on HiBob, one of Time’s Magazine Best Invention 2022
Damien Andreasen is the regional Head of APAC at the HR software platform company, HiBob. Before joining HiBob, Damien spent a decade launching and scaling ANZ technology companies, including Spreets, Lawpath, and Ento. Since HiBob’s launch in late 2015, HiBob has achieved…
How to Set Yourself Up for a Work Promotion
While many people might begin their careers in part-time or low-level positions, there’s much more to a job than simply earning money. As you progress through your professional life, chances are you’ll eventually want to do more complex, fulfilling work.…
104: Keith Tan on ELLA, Singapore’s Robotic Barista
Keith Tan is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ella by Crown Digital IO, a Robotics and Coffee start-up solving key challenges in the F&B industry. Previously from the wealth management industry, Keith was inspired to build a…
This happened to me in 2022 – Year in Review
It seemed like yesterday when I completed my year review blog post for 2021, and here we are with the 2022 version. And the procrastination bug bit me again as I kicked the can down the road til the very…