Category Work

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,…