Work It

In the hit Netflix show Emily in Paris, American Emily Cooper seems to have a seamless time working in Paris. The truth is, taking the leap to work outside of Singapore is filled with challenges. But our guest, SleekFlow’s Crystal Wong, says it is the best thing a young person can do. 

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It’s time to set new goals for the year. Should the conversation include how often you want to come into the office and how much you can handle at work? APAC Managing Director for LinkedIn Feon Ang gives her views.

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Lisa Williamson’s first heart attack did not stop her from working round the clock – after all, she was at the pinnacle of her public relations career. She gives an unvarnished look at how work made her physically sick. Lisa also talks about how she recalibrated, in this episode of Work It.

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Is a shorter work week the next big thing in the workplace after hybrid work? Does working fewer days lead to longer hours, less pay or even greater stress or do the benefits outweigh all costs? Elisa Mallis, from the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL) gives her view. 

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We all want more money but how can we strike a balance between getting more and being realistic? What are the dos and don'ts, and how can you find out what you're worth? Career coach Samantha Ng breaks it down in this episode. 

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Unlimited leave, medical leave without proof or even sabbaticals for staff who’ve clocked several years on the job. These are some new leave policies companies are adopting not just to draw talent but keep them. David Setiawan, head of marketing at JobStreet says the trend on leave entitlements is changing.

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While there seems to be a chill on the tech sector with news of job losses, a career in the tech industry can be a lucrative one. Can anyone make the switch easily? What kind of skills do you need and do you have to be tech savvy in order to get in? Our guest Janani Chandran, senior product and program manager for Rakuten Asia, gives practical tips in this episode. 

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Should you tell your manager you have a mental health condition? How should company policies close the gap with meaningful mental health practices on the ground? Co-founder of Calm Collective Asia Sabrina Ooi who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder, is our guest on this episode.  

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While retrenchment numbers have fallen since record highs during COVID-19, the turmoil in some sectors of the economy continues. What happens to a person when they are told to leave? Leadership coach Steven Lock gives an unvarnished look at the emotional and financial toll retrenchment takes and how it can be a big impetus for change.

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It’s the one thing both employees and bosses dislike about work. Yet, performance reviews are critical not just for compensation and progression but also how people develop their careers. What can everyone do to make these conversations better? Co-founder of EngageRocket Leong Chee Tung lays it out. 

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