Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?

Saying no can get awkward when a colleague keeps asking to borrow money – especially when you still have to see and work with them every day. Work It listener Loleta sent us this question because she wants to know: how do you set a clear boundary when you’re no longer comfortable lending them money…

Retrenched? Here’s how outplacement support can help secure your next job

Getting retrenched can leave you uncertain about what comes next. If your company offers an outplacement support package, how can you make the most of it? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with outplacement coach Charles Perez Chee about what support you can expect, what you can negotiate for and …

What to do when no one covers your work while you’re on leave

Taking leave doesn’t feel like much of a break when no one is helping you and the work is waiting for you when you return. "Jane" - our Work It listener – sent us this question because she wants to know: how can you arrange for your colleagues to cover you and set expectations with your boss withou…

How to make the right choice for your first job

In the current job market, fresh graduates can choose from full-time jobs, traineeships and freelance work, or even delay graduation. How do you decide which risks are worth taking for your first career move? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Eugene Or, economics lecturer from Singapore Unive…

Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

Being retrenched can bring many financial insecurities. But what about the emotional impact when your job is also part of your personal identity? CNA TODAY correspondent Kimberly Lim shares her retrenchment story with Nat Fetalvero, how the unexpected loss made her question the sacrifices she made …

How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team’s mistake

A serious mistake on a team project has everyone pointing fingers, and a junior employee worries she could become the scapegoat. How can you protect yourself without throwing your colleagues under the bus? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediaco…

How to speak up to your boss without being labelled difficult

Singaporeans are often stereotyped as loving to complain, so why do some of us struggle to speak up at work? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Sharon Ismail, strategic lead at the Center for Organisational Resilience and Inclusion at Ngee Ann Polytechnic, and leadership coach Pan Huiyan about…

Work Feed: When is it time to confront a toxic colleague?

While it's hard managing tough bosses, it's even harder with difficult colleagues. From gossiping behind your back to not helping with tasks, toxic colleagues can make being in workplace unbearable. Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning unpack what to do to prevent workplace conflict f…

What to know before giving a recruiter your resume

A recruiter wants permission to send your resume to an employer but can’t reveal which company it is. Before saying yes, here’s what every jobseeker should know about the “right to represent” agreement. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.…

Working with a recruiter? Ask these questions before saying yes

Recruiters can help jobseekers access confidential roles that never appear on LinkedIn or job application portals. But how do you know if a recruiter is representing you well? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Gavin Teo, director at Michael Page, and Joshua Woo, founder of Recruit Fast, on ho…