explores the power of unions in Singapore through an interview with NTUC president K Thanaletchimi, discussing negotiations with employers and the impact of union membership. Also addresses workplace challenges including inappropriate comments from bosses, AI's effect on job hunting and the importance of human skills, and generational tensions between Gen Z and older workers.
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. 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. 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? Have a work-related question to ask a career counsellor?
Email us at cnapodcasts mediacorp.com.sg 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.
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.
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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