Work It

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200

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Oct 2026

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Career tips and advice with Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan. Looking for a job or trying to nail it at your current one? We help you navigate through your workplace issues. The views and opinions shared during this podcast series are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of Mediacorp Pte. Ltd. or its group of companies.

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October 18, 202625 min

Why saying sorry isn't enough when bosses make mistakes

Apologising to your employees when you've made a mistake can be uncomfortable. But just saying sorry isn't enough. On the Work It podcast, Kelvin Kao, founder of Protocol agency, shared how he recently had apologised to his employees over how he managed timelines and resources. He explains when bosses should say sorry, what makes a sincere apology and how leaders can build a culture of accountability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 15, 202610 min

When a boss ignores your concerns, what should you do?

Work It listener Helen feels her boss avoids difficult conversations with underperforming colleagues and relies on her to pick up the slack. She's already raised the issue, but nothing's changed. How can she raise the issue again without making things worse? 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.

October 11, 202630 min

Why hiring persons with disabilities takes more than an open mind

Can someone with less than 5 per cent vision work in a job that involves creating visual content? Josh Tseng does just that, using AI tools and teamwork to bring creative ideas to life. On the Work It podcast, the Blind Mice Media co-founder joins Syed Harun Alhabsyi, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and National Development and member of the national Taskforce on Assurance for Families with Persons with Disabilities to discuss why building an inclusive workplace takes more than good intentions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 4, 202618 min

What is 'job hugging' and why it's dangerous

Hate your job but feel like leaving isn’t an option? Job hugging - where workers cling to their jobs because of economic uncertainty - may feel like the practical choice. On the Work It podcast, Nat Fetalvero, Gerald Tan and producer Ho Pei Ning discuss how to make the most of staying put, how to fall in love with your job again and how to recognise when it's time to move on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 1, 20267 min

Your colleague keeps asking to borrow money. How do you say no?

Saying no can get awkward when a colleague keeps asking to borrow money – especially when you still have to see and work with them every day. Work It listener Loleta sent us this question because she wants to know: how do you set a clear boundary when you’re no longer comfortable lending them money? 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.

September 27, 202626 min

Retrenched? Here’s how outplacement support can help secure your next job

Getting retrenched can leave you uncertain about what comes next. If your company offers an outplacement support package, how can you make the most of it? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with outplacement coach Charles Perez Chee about what support you can expect, what you can negotiate for and how it can help you find your next role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 24, 20268 min

What to do when no one covers your work while you’re on leave

Taking leave doesn’t feel like much of a break when no one is helping you and the work is waiting for you when you return. "Jane" - our Work It listener – sent us this question because she wants to know: how can you arrange for your colleagues to cover you and set expectations with your boss without appearing to shirk your responsibilities? 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.

September 20, 202627 min

How to make the right choice for your first job

In the current job market, fresh graduates can choose from full-time jobs, traineeships and freelance work, or even delay graduation. How do you decide which risks are worth taking for your first career move? Nat Fetalvero and Gerald Tan speak with Eugene Or, economics lecturer from Singapore University of Social Sciences, and Daniel Soh, who graduated from Singapore Management University two years ago, about comparing starting salaries with peers and weighing the trade-offs between different job options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 13, 202614 min

Moving on after being retrenched from a job you love

Being retrenched can bring many financial insecurities. But what about the emotional impact when your job is also part of your personal identity? CNA TODAY correspondent Kimberly Lim shares her retrenchment story with Nat Fetalvero, how the unexpected loss made her question the sacrifices she made for a job she loved and why she is now learning to pursue her passion without putting money, health and life on the back burner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 10, 20266 min

How to avoid becoming the scapegoat for your team’s mistake

A serious mistake on a team project has everyone pointing fingers, and a junior employee worries she could become the scapegoat. How can you protect yourself without throwing your colleagues under the bus? 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.