Work It

An intern was sexually harassed but doesn’t want to take action against her colleague. As her manager, what should you do? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan discuss how to balance respecting the intern’s wishes while keeping the workplace safe. 

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some people can focus for hours on hard tasks but delay simple emails, while others do best with routine and struggle with impromptu changes. These colleagues could be neurodivergent. Nat Fetalvero speaks to Hazleen Ahmad, founder of the Institute of Neurodiversity Singapore about how her ADHD diagnosis shaped her career, and how small changes in roles and communication can help people play to their strengths in the workplace. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there an unspoken rule in your team that colleagues who are parents are prioritised when they apply for leave during school holidays? It shouldn’t be the case. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan unpack how to navigate difficult conversations without straining team dynamics. Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good mentor relationships can change your career in a short conversation laced with hard truths. Self-made entrepreneur and woodworker Ahmad Alhabshee from Urban Salvation and his mentee Yee Chien Ping share their stories on how persistence and patience has transformed their hobby into a thriving business. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You were given a promotion after your company went through restructuring. But the workload has increased significantly without a proportionate pay raise. How do you reconcile with that? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan unpack practical strategies to manage unrealistic workloads.
Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As AI tools quietly embed themselves in our daily work, unseen risks are emerging in how decisions are made. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with AI governance expert Frederick Liau on the dangers of undeclared AI usage, the common pitfalls to be wary of and why the final call requires a human touch. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From adding colleagues on social media to confiding in friendly managers, navigating boundaries and workplace dynamics can get complicated. Should you keep work and personal life separate, or can real friendships be forged in the office? In this week’s Work Feed, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan dive into Reddit stories to unpack unwritten rules at work and discuss how to stay authentic while remaining professional.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Think you ruined a job interview by saying the wrong thing? It might not be the end of the road. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with career consultant Angel Kilian and entrepreneur Joanne Lau on how to turn a disastrous first impression into an opportunity.

This episode was streamed live and recorded at the Career Forward 2026 event at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As workplaces grow more age-diverse, balancing experience with fresh ideas is increasingly important. Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero speak with Hindran, a 67-year-old caseworker at Kampong Kapor Community Services, and centre head Bavani Pillai on how intergenerational teams can strengthen workplace culture without slowing operations. 

This episode of Work It is brought to you by the Ministry of Manpower. 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A listener in an MNC lost her remaining annual leave because she was too busy to take it – yet her overseas colleagues are allowed to carry their forward. Is this fair? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan discuss what employees can do when they’re caught between a heavy workload and the impending end of their workplace’s calendar year. 

Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor? Email us at cnapodcasts [at] mediacorp.com.sg 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.