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Eugenia Ng, director at recruitment firm Michael Page, brings her expertise on salary benchmarks and guides to the conversation. She discusses the accuracy of online salary resources and highlights the variations in salary surveys. The talk delves into how various factors like job responsibilities and market conditions affect compensation. Eugenia also shares strategies for effective salary negotiation and underscores the importance of aligning personal qualifications with industry standards for job satisfaction.

Restoring dignity to the dead and bringing closure to grieving families are all in a day’s work for trauma cleaner Rahman Razali. He shares with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan how an unexpected job turned into a calling and what drives him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attracting and guiding interns are crucial steps to identifying potential full-time hires in the long term. But how should supervisors effectively manage them? CNA TODAY Deputy Chief Editor Yasmine Yahya joins Tiffany Ang to unpack how to lead young talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Envelopes for monetary contributions are being passed around the office for gifts and farewells. Is it rude to not chip in? How can you reject frequent collections without burning bridges?  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.

Chee Sze-Yen, a career coach and author, shares her insights on navigating the emotional landscape of retrenchment. She discusses how to deliver difficult news with compassion, emphasizing the importance of respect and support for affected employees. The conversation touches on the timing of such announcements and explores non-monetary benefits during layoffs. Chee also addresses personal boundaries in the workplace, particularly regarding gift-giving, offering strategies to maintain authenticity in professional relationships.

What should you do if your salary is delayed? Dive into the intricate world of salary disputes and discover your rights as an employee. Learn practical strategies for resolving these issues, including the importance of documentation. The podcast stresses the urgency of addressing late payments and urges workers to prioritize their rights. If your employer blames external factors, it might be time to consider reporting your situation or exploring new job opportunities. Don't let unpaid wages slip through the cracks!

Communication is a buzzword that often appears in job descriptions and resumes. But when the stakes are high, what does effective communication look like? Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan speak with senior nurse manager Patrick Lin from Tan Tock Seng Hospital on how he navigates difficult conversations in life-or-death situations, and how he would assess for communication skills in interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From unanswered job applications to oversaturated industries, Tiffany and Gerald unpack why the job market feels rough and how to stay marketable.   Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people enjoy the idea of being their own boss, but starting your own business isn't as liberating as it sounds. Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan unpack what it takes to be an entrepreneur and what sets a side hustle apart from a successful startup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond KPIs and productivity, Gen Z workers also value healthy corporate culture. But is there a place for colleagues whose main contribution is their energy and charm? CNA TODAY columnist Kelvin Kao shares his research on the phenomenon of “personality hires” - what do they bring to the table, and what we can learn from the way they work?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.