Work It – S1E20: How to negotiate a salary increase
We all want more money, but how can we strike a balance between getting more and being realistic? What are the dos and don’ts, and how can you determine your worth? Career coach Samantha Ng breaks it down in this…
Work It – S1E19: Is it time to rethink annual leave entitlements?
Unlimited leave, medical leave without proof or even sabbaticals for staff who’ve clocked several years on the job. These are some new leave policies companies are adopting to draw talent and keep them. David Setiawan, head of marketing at JobStreet,…
S1E18: What you need to make a career switch to the tech industry
While there seems to be a chill in the tech sector with news of job losses, a career in the tech industry can be lucrative. Can anyone make the switch easily? What skills do you need, and do you have…
S1E17: Can you have depression and still thrive at work?
Should you tell your manager you have a mental health condition? How should company policies close the gap with meaningful mental health practices on the ground? Co-founder of Calm Collective Asia Sabrina Ooi who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is…
S1E16: What happens when you lose your job
While retrenchment numbers have fallen since record highs during COVID-19, the turmoil in some sectors of the economy continues. What happens to a person when they are told to leave? Leadership coach Steven Lock gives an unvarnished look at the…