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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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Creating private group chats with colleagues or ranting about your bosses behind their backs are sometimes common workplace habits. While they can provide some stress relief and strengthen office friendships, they can also affect reputations, team dynamics and workplace culture. On this episode, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and Work It producer Ho Pei Ning discuss when workplace gossip crosses the line, the role of HR in addressing it and how employees can respond when they become the subject of rumours or unwanted attention.
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When you’re unsure if you’re going through burnout or a job mismatch, what conversations should you be having with your boss and when is it time to look elsewhere?
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For many parents - especially mothers - returning to the workforce means navigating self-doubt, changing workplace expectations and the challenge of balancing work with caregiving responsibilities. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Celia Au, a mother of two who left her job for five years to care for her children, one of whom was diagnosed with autism and ADHD. She talks about the realities of job hunting after a long absence and why supportive managers can make all the difference.
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Being experienced and reliable at work can fast-track your career, but what happens when it leads to a workload that keeps growing? How can you juggle multiple bosses and conflicting priorities without burning out?
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More companies are using AI bots during job interviews to screen candidates before they ever speak with a hiring manager. But what exactly is the technology looking for? Can a machine really assess both technical knowledge and body language? In this Work It episode, Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Prashanth Sundaram, country head for Singapore at X0PA AI, about the biggest mistakes candidates make.
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You were once a high achiever in school, so why does succeeding at work feel so much harder? Gerald Tan and Nat Fetalvero unpack why academic success doesn’t always translate into workplace wins, and the skills and mindset fresh graduates need to thrive in their careers.
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Seeing peers get promoted, switch to higher-paying jobs or hit major milestones can feel like you’re falling behind. CNA TODAY journalist Tang Jia Wen joins Nat Fetalvero to unpack why career envy hits so hard in Singapore, how social media fuels comparison and what healthy ambition should looks like.
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Asking your current boss for a referral letter can be tricky – especially if you’re just quietly exploring new opportunities. How do you broach the conversation without jeopardising your role?
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Nearly one in five workers in Singapore is considered overqualified, with many choosing roles that better suit their career goals or preferences. For some graduates, this can mean taking roles outside their field of study. Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak to international relations graduate Dhareeni Shanmugam, who shares how she navigated a tough post-COVID job market and how shifting focus to skills and non-academic experiences helped her find purpose in a different field.
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Parenthood can be a long and challenging journey that starts even before birth - from trying to conceive to balancing work and caregiving. So how should workplaces support employees who are trying to start a family? Nat Fetalvero speaks to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office Indranee Rajah, Senior Parliamentary Secretary Shawn Huang, and Fertility Support SG president Lin Shumin about why attitudes at work and in society need to shift, and how fertility literacy and flexible work arrangements can better support parents-to-be.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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