There's a part of working life that nobody really teaches you. You learn how to write a CV. You learn how to ace an interview. You might even learn how to negotiate your salary. But then someone tells you: You should network. For a lot of young Singaporeans, that feels... paiseh.

A new LinkedIn research has found that while 97% of Gen Z professionals in Singapore recognise that professional relationships matter for their careers, 64% aren't sure how to actually get started.

So is Gen Z putting too much pressure on what networking is supposed to look like? And what do older generations actually think when a younger colleague or professional suddenly reaches out?

On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with LinkedIn Career Expert Serla Rusli, to find out more. 

There's a part of working life that nobody really teaches you. You learn how to write a CV. You learn how to ace an interview. You might even learn how to negotiate your salary.&nbsp;But then someone tells you: You should network. For a lot of young Singaporeans, that feels... paiseh.
A new LinkedIn research has found that while 97% of Gen Z professionals in Singapore recognise that professional relationships matter for their careers, 64% aren't sure how to actually get started.
So is Gen Z putting too much pressure on what networking is supposed to look like? And what do older generations actually think when a younger colleague or professional suddenly reaches out?
On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks with LinkedIn Career Expert Serla Rusli, to find out more.&nbsp;

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day’s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.

From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.

In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

MONEY FM 89.3

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4–8pm drive companion.

The Agenda: Too paiseh to network? The unwritten rules of networking for Gen Z

Public transport fares in Singapore will rise by 7% from December 26, with commuters paying up to 13 cents more per trip amid higher energy and operating costs. To ease the impact, the government is expanding the Public Transport Voucher scheme, with around 60,000 more households eligible and vouchers increasing from $60 to $80.

But will the additional support be enough to offset higher commuting costs? And with energy prices remaining volatile amid the Middle East conflict, what could this mean for future fare reviews?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Lee Kwok Hao, Assistant Professor (Presidential Young Professor) at the Department of Strategy & Policy at the National University of Singapore Business School, about the fare increase, the impact on commuters and what to expect in the months ahead.

Public transport fares in Singapore will rise by 7% from December 26, with commuters paying up to 13 cents more per trip amid higher energy and operating costs. To ease the impact, the government is expanding the Public Transport Voucher scheme, with around 60,000 more households eligible and vouchers increasing from $60 to $80.
But will the additional support be enough to offset higher commuting costs? And with energy prices remaining volatile amid the Middle East conflict, what could this mean for future fare reviews?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Lee Kwok Hao, Assistant Professor (Presidential Young Professor) at the Department of Strategy &amp; Policy at the National University of Singapore Business School, about the fare increase, the impact on commuters and what to expect in the months ahead.

The Big Story: Bus and MRT fares to rise by 7% from December 26. Can $80 vouchers help commuters cope?

What would make you work harder... a bigger bonus, more time off, or tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix?

On What’s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss how three migrant workers at Singapore’s Parklab Group earned F1 tickets after their Instagram video surpassed a 2,000-like target set by their boss.

The feel-good story sparks a conversation about workplace incentives, employee recognition and what really motivates people at work, followed by a round of This or That.

What would make you work harder... a bigger bonus, more time off, or tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix? On What&rsquo;s Trending, Hongbin Jeong, Nadiah Koh and Alexandra Parada discuss how three migrant workers at Singapore&rsquo;s Parklab Group earned F1 tickets after their Instagram video surpassed a 2,000-like target set by their boss.
The feel-good story sparks a conversation about workplace incentives, employee recognition and what really motivates people at work, followed by a round of This or That.

What's Trending: Boss promises F1 Tickets if workers hit 2,000 likes. Would this motivate you?

Electricity retailers are rolling out new plans and promotions as more households look to lock in their electricity rates amid higher energy costs.

The proportion of households on fixed-price plans has risen from 36.6% in February to 38.4% in September, while retailers have introduced new discounts, rebates and longer-term fixed-price contracts.

So what is driving this shift, what do the different plans actually offer and what should households look out for when deciding whether to switch?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Sung Jinseok, Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore, to find out more. 

Electricity retailers are rolling out new plans and promotions as more households look to lock in their electricity rates amid higher energy costs.
The proportion of households on fixed-price plans has risen from 36.6% in February to 38.4% in September, while retailers have introduced new discounts, rebates and longer-term fixed-price contracts.
So what is driving this shift, what do the different plans actually offer and what should households look out for when deciding whether to switch?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Sung Jinseok, Research Fellow at the Energy Studies Institute at the National University of Singapore, to find out more.&nbsp;

The Agenda: Too paiseh to network? The unwritten rules of networking for Gen Z

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