Work It

Being partners in both work and life may not be for every couple. But if you choose to work with your spouse, what boundaries should you have and how do you stay together through thick and thin? Christel Goh, chief executive officer at Grow Public Relations, joins the Work It podcast with her husband Kelvin Teo, the chief operating officer at the same company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Discover the effects of micromanagement on workplace dynamics and employee morale. Learn about the psychology behind such controlling behaviors and the importance of trust and collaboration. Explore strategic tips for managing communication with a micromanaging boss, including how to assert your autonomy while maintaining a professional relationship. Plus, find out when it might be best to consider new opportunities if the situation becomes unmanageable. Tackle the challenges with confidence!

From auto-rejection emails to doing an interview with the help of artificial intelligence, how do you get better at finding a job in the age of AI? 27-year-old Jia Hui Ong, who found herself struggling to land a permanent position, seeks advice from career counsellor Gerald Tan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is common to hear people coming back from maternity leave, parental leave or a long sabbatical and being passed on for a promotion. Gerald Tan explains why that happens and offers tips on how to avoid feeling bitter.   Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room. How do you create one for your career so that others will notice you? Joy Seow, executive director and head of consumer practice at Kerry Consulting gives some tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you struggling with a tough work situation that is affecting your mental health? If so, should you reach out to a career coach or a therapist for help?   Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachele Focardi, Founder and CEO of XYZ@Work, dives into the viral Quit-Tok phenomenon where Gen Z shares their firing and resignation experiences. She discusses how this generation values authenticity and workplace transparency, pushing companies to adapt. Rachele emphasizes the need for empathy in layoffs and respectful communication. She also addresses the impact of toxic environments on mental health, suggesting a blend of therapy and career coaching as essential for well-being and effective transition.

You could be in between jobs or considering your next career move. So taking on a contract role might be an option for you. But how do you negotiate for more money if the company refuses to give you a permanent position?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us hereSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest salary survey guide by Robert Walters, three in four professionals are open to returning to their previous employers. Besides coming back to higher salaries and new job scopes, what other benefits do boomerang employees get when they return? Our guest Josephine Chua, HR director at Aloft Singapore hotel and master professional at the Institute for Human Resource Professionals, discusses the pros and cons of hiring boomerang employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your co-worker is not pulling their weight and despite interventions, your manager is waiting for a resignation letter instead of firing them. What should you do?  Have a burning work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.