CV of Failures
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…
Work It – S2E6: The growing pains of transitioning from school to work
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…
Work It – S2E5: How can you give constructive feedback about your boss?
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…
Degrees are obsolete, proof of work is the new currency
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…
Why do sick people insist on going to work?
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…
Work It – S2E4: How do you find purpose in work?
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?…
Should you take time off for leisure during working hours?
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…
Work It – S2E3: Congratulations, you are promoted. Now what?
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…
Work It – S2E2: What makes a company family-friendly?
Over at a corporate training program many years ago, I remember getting to know a few fellow trainees working at NOL. Our conversations touched on employee benefits, and they shared that NOL was providing financial support on all education and…
118: Daylon Soh on trading his 6-figure salary to help others pursue a UX career
With more than 10 years of experience working at the intersection of technology, design and marketing, Daylon Soh has worked with organisations across different industries and scale including a 2.5 year stint launching his own eCommerce venture as a design…
