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If you have a diagnosed mental health condition and you’re thinking of disclosing it to your workplace, what should you be aware of? How can your performance at work be rated with this consideration? Khairil Baharudin, senior HR business partner at a tech firm and certified professional with the Institute for HR Professionals, lays out the pros and cons.

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You want to give effective feedback to a colleague or employee. But this person is likely going to be sensitive or defensive about it. How should you approach this situation? 

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Career planning can help people commit to their goals and desires. But what if the best laid plans are derailed by changes in your life? Chris Lau, principal career coach from Workforce Singapore shares his personal journey about his career plan. 

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Your boss is asking subordinates to communicate with senior management. If you feel uncomfortable, how should you broach the topic?

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CEOs may occupy an exclusive rank, but their decisions have a profound impact on many lives. What is the first order of business for new CEOs transiting into a company? “CEO whisperer” Dr Ty Wiggins from Russell Reynolds Associates shares his observations with Tiffany Ang and Gerald Tan after having built a career advising top business leaders. 

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How do I know if my manager is bullying me or just has high standards for my work? Here are some signs to look out for before you lodge a formal complaint. 

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Employers will soon be expected to consider staff requests around flexible work arrangements. But what are reasonable requests and can managers avoid bias in decision-making? Mukul Anand, head of HR in HSBC Singapore, talks about how companies can better serve their staff’s needs.

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Have you sat in a job interview and was asked to produce your last drawn payslip? Here are steps you can follow if you are not comfortable to reveal it. 

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Every department in a company - from legal to finance and HR - can use a basic AI tool to solve problems or work better. Agoda’s chief technology officer Idan Zalzberg explains why AI knowledge and tools do not have to be complicated and hard to implement.

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Congratulations on your promotion. But you can’t shake the feeling that it didn’t sit well with your peers at work. How should you manage them? 

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