Work doesn’t have to be a grind, it can be empowering, uplifting and purposeful. Adrian Tan helps navigate issues related to corporate life – from minefields to management, in this weekly podcast.
Work It – S2E1: Are you back in the office only to be ‘desk bombed’?
Season 2 of Work It kicks off with a new round of work terms like “desk bombing”, “monk-mode”, and “loud leaving”. My former manager, who migrated to Perth, told me that #work only starts in the afternoon on Monday. Because every Monday…
Work It – S1E32: Dealing with intense emotions as a social worker
“Heart” workers have been in the news, with the Government pledging increased salaries and urging people to see their work as valuable as “head” workers. Social worker Dini Dzulaikha from the Singapore Children’s Society talks about her career choice, the…
Work It – S1E31: How does a job skills integrator help people who are displaced?
The job market has become much more complex as the nature of skills is changing. That’s where the role of the job skills integrator can help those struggling with finding careers that last. Our guest is Dr Jeremy Fox, Regional…
Work It – S1E29: Getting out of comfort zones: Can anyone learn how to code?
People take three-year degrees to learn about software development. But for those who are keen to hop onto a new career track, coding boot camps are one way to fast-track learning. Two young guests, Zhang Jia En and Shermaine Sng,…
Work It – S1E28: Who needs an executive coach and how can they help?
There has been an uptick in the number of executive coaches in the last few years. Who are they and how do they help untangle knots in your working life? Our guest this week is Yu Dan Shi, director of…
