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Retrenchment doesn't only affect the people who leave. It can also reshape team dynamics, workloads and career plans for those who are left behind. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Desmond Aw and Ashwin Lee about how they navigated uncertainty after their teammates got laid off and what they learnt about career resilience and workplace relationships.

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Dealing with a difficult boss is a common workplace challenge - but how do you tell when dealing with poor management is part of working life or a sign to quit? On this episode, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning unpack stories about workplace favouritism, micromanagement and managers who avoid accountability. They discuss how employees can navigate office hierarchy and recognise when a toxic boss may be limiting their career growth. 

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Gen Z workers are often labelled as unmotivated, entitled or unwilling to commit. Are these stereotypes fair or do they reflect a workplace that has fundamentally changed? Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY columnist and founder of Protocol Kelvin Kao, and his Gen Z intern Ashlee Low on what drives this generation in the workplace.

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Being more visible at work can help your manager recognise your contributions, but where's the line between keeping them informed and looking like you're trying too hard? 

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Degree holders in Singapore saw a notable rise in retrenchments, according to the latest labour market figures. What is driving this shift? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Rumi Mohd, director at recruitment firm Randstad Singapore, and Steven Neo, a former senior programme manager who shares his experience of being retrenched.

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Should you be yourself at work, or is it better for your career to hold back your feelings? From giving tough feedback to handling frustration in meetings, knowing when to express your emotions and when to regulate them can shape your reputation and career. 

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Losing your job, being denied benefits or facing an unfair appraisal can leave you wondering if a union is strong enough to fight for your rights. How much power do unions really have in Singapore today? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with NTUC president K Thanaletchimi about what happens behind closed doors during negotiations with employers and when a union membership makes a difference.

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When inappropriate comments disguised as jokes become normalised in the workplace, it can be hard to speak up - especially if the person involved is your boss. How should you react?
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For many people, AI is making job hunting feel more uncertain. As newer and better AI tools enter the playing field, what will make employers want to hire human talents? Nat Fetalvero speaks with LinkedIn’s chief economic opportunity officer Aneesh Raman about the first steps job seekers can take to stay employable and why these five human skills - communication, creativity, curiosity, courage and compassion - may become our biggest competitive advantages yet. 

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Since Gen Z entered the workforce, debates over their attitudes and work habits have sparked tensions with older generations. Are they “lazy” or simply setting healthier work-life boundaries? Are Gen Z workers challenging workplace norms or just disrespecting seniority? Our millennial host Nat Fetalvero speaks with CNA TODAY intern Ang Jie Chun, a Gen Z, about the stereotypes and what it takes to bridge the generational gap in the office.

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