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Retrenched? Here’s how outplacement support can help secure your next job
What to do when no one covers your work while you’re on leave
How to make the right choice for your first job
Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love
How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team’s mistake
How to speak up to your boss without being labelled difficult
Work Feed: When is it time to confront a toxic colleague?
What to know before giving a recruiter your resume
Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes
What to check in a new employment contract before you sign
Not ready to retire yet? Mature workers may have other choices
How to set boundaries when your manager overshares
The hidden costs of surviving a company retrenchment
Work Feed: When is a bad boss a good reason to quit
Why Gen Zs work differently – and how can managers engage them
How to be more visible at work without showing off
A degree used to mean job security. What changed?
Would showing emotion at work hurt your career?
Retrenched or wrongful dismissal - are unions doing enough to help?
My boss makes inappropriate jokes. Should I report it?
In the AI age, here are 5 skills you need to get hired
Breaking down Gen Z stereotypes in the workplace
Work Feed: What's the harm in a little office gossip?
Are you facing burnout or just in the wrong job?
Returning to the workforce after taking time off to raise children
When good employees are given more work
AI conducting job interviews. Here’s how to ace it
Work Feed: Why school success doesn’t always translate to the workplace
The mental trap of career envy
Job hunting while employed: How to ask for a referral letter without risking it all
What to do when your degree doesn’t match the jobs in the market
Why workplaces need to talk about fertility
My intern was sexually harassed but doesn’t want to report it
Working with someone who is neurodivergent? Start here
Parents always take leave during school holidays. I’m single – now what?
The benefits of great mentor relationships at work
Promoted but with a small pay rise - is it worth it?
AI is already part of your job - here’s what could go wrong
Work Feed: The unspoken rules in Singapore’s work culture
S4 Ep 78How to turn a bad interview into a job offer
Think you ruined a job interview by saying the wrong thing? It might not be the end of the road. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with career consultant Angel Kilian and entrepreneur Joanne Lau on how to turn a disastrous first impression into an opportunity. This episode was streamed live and recorded at the Career Forward 2026 event at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 77Can mature workers make your team stronger?
As workplaces grow more age-diverse, balancing experience with fresh ideas is increasingly important. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with Hindran, a 67-year-old caseworker at Kampong Kapor Community Services, and centre head Bavani Pillai on how intergenerational teams can strengthen workplace culture without slowing operations. This episode of Work It is brought to you by the Ministry of Manpower. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 76Are companies allowed to forfeit your unused leave?
A listener in an MNC lost her remaining annual leave because she was too busy to take it – yet her overseas colleagues are allowed to carry their forward. Is this fair? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan discuss what employees can do when they’re caught between a heavy workload and the impending end of their workplace’s calendar year. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 75Will agentic AI take your job or transform it?
As agentic AI tools begin automating complex workflows, job security concerns are rising. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with tech entrepreneur Sabrina Wang about navigating your work in an AI-powered era, and how learning to delegate to AI agents could actually make you a better leader.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 74Work Feed: Salary, commute time, colleagues – How do we choose a job?
A long commute to work might be a dealbreaker for some who are job hunting. For others, it’s worth it for a higher salary and good colleagues. In this week’s Work Feed, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan dig into Reddit threads and personal reflections to unpack what Singaporeans truly value in a job. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 73How can you job hunt discreetly without risking your role?
A colleague took childcare leave to attend a job interview but ended up resigning after the office found out. How can you look for new job opportunities discreetly? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 7244% of us are unhappy at work – is burnout the real reason?
Nearly half of workers report feeling unhappy in their jobs, despite most believing workplace happiness is possible, according to Jobstreet. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with organisational development consultant Jasmine Liew to unpack what meaningful work means and how leaders and employees can build happier workplaces. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 71Are you on the verge of a workplace meltdown?
Holding back a terse reply to an unreasonable boss might feel like you're being professional, but what happens when unchecked emotions boil over? CNA TODAY journalist Nicole Lam shares with Nat Fetalvero how to avoid unhealthy coping habits and why processing emotions in real time is key to surviving high-pressure work environments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 70‘I cried at work’: Ask Work It tackles toxic office dynamics
From micromanaging colleagues to challenging company cultures, toxic workplaces are more common than you think. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan unpack your stories with practical advice on what to do when your job becomes emotionally draining. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 69Did going for a chat with another employer put your job at risk?
You were scouted for an informal chat for a potential job, but things didn’t move on to the next stage. Suddenly, you noticed that your boss’ behaviour towards you shifts and he’s cold. Is it all connected, or just coincidence? How should you handle this awkward situation?Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
S4 Ep 68Is investing in a postgraduate degree worth it?
For those keen on career growth, getting a postgraduate degree is often seen as the next logical step. But will the investment pay off, or is it just an expensive venture? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Bernie Chng, associate director at Randstad Singapore, to unpack the true value of doing a Master’s programme and alternatives if you’re not willing to take the plunge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.