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  Promotion Burnout: Are Singaporean Women Feeling More 'Sian' About Work and Career? 09.09.2026 11นาที

  McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace report noted recently an “ambition gap” has occurred between male and female workers.  In previous editions of the report, men and women were equally likely to seek advancement, and in some years, women were even more likely to do so.  However, in the latest findings, women were 6% less likely than men to express interest in a promotion, with the gap widest at entry level roles (11%). Another survey by Robert Walters also found that 54% felt less motivated to pursue promotions than they did two years ago. This trend has led to the term “promotion burnout” being coined, as noted in reports from the Guardian.  Are Singaporean women in our workforce also experiencing “Promotion Burnout”? Kritvi Kedia, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company explained: “The difference appears to be shaped more by workplace experiences than by underlying ambition.”  “While this research is based on North America, many of the themes — such as access to career support and progression opportunities — are increasingly relevant in Asia, including Singapore.” She revealed one of the strongest factors linked to this ambition gap is access to sponsorship.  Sponsorship — where senior leaders actively advocate for and create opportunities for individuals — significantly increases the likelihood of promotion.  Employees with sponsors are about twice as likely to be promoted, regardless of gender, Kritvi added. However, women are less likely to report having consistent sponsorship across career stages, and even when sponsorship exists, it is often perceived as less effective. Listen to this podcast to learn more about what can be done to help women in the Singapore workforce! Key highlights to listen to (4:55) The trouble with Asian workplaces (6:46) What can women do when career-related rejection at the workplace happens? (9:52) The challenges of women who return to work after a career break Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/promotion-burnout-singaporean-women-work-career Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  How are Singapore Law Firms Getting AI-ready, and What Skills Do They Need? 31.08.2026 14นาที

  Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a strategic priority across Singapore’s economy, as highlighted by the Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Budget 2026 as a core driver of national missions. He also announced that efforts to equip white-collar professionals with AI skills will begin with lawyers and accountants—two knowledge-intensive professions under growing manpower strain. This was followed by the Ministry of Law issuing a guide to using generative AI in Singapore’s legal sector. We spoke to Frederick Tay, director at Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC, to find out how AI is beginning to be included in workflows in the legal sector, what skills are now required, and what does this mean for job redesign for those in the legal industry, and legal- adjacent sectors. If you're interested the current state of AI-integration when it comes to hiring, and reskilling and upskilling for those in the legal sector, listen to this podcast! Key highlights to listen to (1:35) How and why the government is looking at the legal industry when it comes to early AI integration (7:13) It's all about the clients: their considerations when it come to AI and what local lawyers need to learn (11:01) How AI integration is happening in law, and how are Singaporean firms evolving, and what skills are needed Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/how-are-singapore-law-firms-getting-ai-ready-and-what-skills-do-they-need Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  PTRG Round-up: Everything You Need to Know That Helps Older Singapore Workers 12.08.2026 7นาที

  For years, many senior workers have felt caught between two options: continuing in a full-time role that may no longer be sustainable or retiring earlier than they would like. In Singapore, this decision is often shaped by practical realities. Rising living costs, conversations around CPF adequacy, and the desire to remain financially independent mean that many seniors want — or need — to continue working for longer. But that all-or-nothing choice is changing. As Singapore’s workforce ages, more support is being put in place to help senior workers stay employed in ways that are healthier, more flexible, and more meaningful. At the centre of this shift is the new Part-Time Re-employment Grant (PTRG), which encourages employers to create part-time roles and age-inclusive workplaces for senior workers aged 60 and above. Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareersCompass’ AI colleagues, Aiden and Aileen, on understanding the following: What is the PTRG and what does it offer? How does it help senior workers work more flexibly? How can senior workers find out if their employer is on the PTRG? Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/ptrg-explained-how-this-new-grant-supports-senior-workers-in-2026 Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  The Singapore Opportunity Index: Designed for Employers, Decoded for Jobseekers 12.08.2026 12นาที

  Thinking about your next career move? Or just scrolling through job listings and wondering which one is actually worth it? Here’s the good news: you don’t have to play the guessing game anymore. The Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI) is a data-driven tool that tracks how companies support career growth through indicators such as progression, retention and internal mobility. While the SOI was designed to help employers benchmark their talent practices, it can also offer valuable insights for jobseekers. Instead of relying only on surface-level factors like salary or job titles, you can use it to assess how well a company supports long-term career growth! Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareersCompass’ AI colleagues, Aiden and Aileen, on understanding the following: How can the Singapore Opportunity Index help with your job search? What should you look out for in the Singapore Opportunity Index? What does the Singapore Opportunity Index mean for your career stage? Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/singapore-opportunity-index-for-jobseekers Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Career Guidance for the Middle-Aged: Why Coaching Helps With Motivation 15.07.2026 4นาที

  Figuring out what the next right move for your career is only half the battle — the other half is to stay the course, and keep focused on doing the hard work, either by reskilling and upskilling, or by looking at the next job or industry to switch to that will serve your personal and longer-term career goals best. But staying motivated can be a challenge, and while we have friends and family to be our personal life-cheerleaders, who’s in your corner when it comes to your career? That’s where a good career coach can help, and to meet those, you might want to check out personalised career programmes for Singaporeans such as Polaris. It’s a suite of personalised career guidance programmes delivered by SWDA and its appointed providers, Ingeus and AKG. It is designed for those who are: Exploring career opportunities; Seeking clarity before making crucial career decisions; Looking to move up in their career; and Contemplating honing their expertise in a specific role. In this episode, SWDA Principal Manager Kelvin Tan shares how his career coach Joey helped him figure out what the next stage of his career needs to be, especially when factoring the volatility of the job market now, as well as the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) as a crucial work skill. Key highlights to listen to (1:00) How many sessions did Polaris take, and what did they do? (2:22) Defining the next career steps is crucial  (3:20) When you need someone to check in, a career coach matters Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/career-guidance-middle-aged-coaching-helps-motivation Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Master The Art Of Answering Tough Interview Questions If You’re a Jobseeker 08.07.2026 18นาที

  Don't get tongue-tied trying to answer tough job interview questions. Listen to some good interview answers in this podcast episode! We’ve all been there — thinking we made a good impression so far during the interview when we’re suddenly faced with a question that throws us off completely. Don’t fret; we examine 5 common questions at interviews and how we can answer them successfully. Key highlights to listen to (2:24) How best to describe yourself (8:35) Why hiring companies ask hard questions, and how to deal with them Need job search help? Book a free session with our career advisors today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/how-positively-answer-weakness-questions-during-interview Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Financial Services and Insurance Outlook: Where are Hiring and Salaries Headed? 07.07.2026 11นาที

  In this episode, we speak with Ken Ong, Managing Director at Morgan McKinley, about salary and hiring trends in Singapore's financial services and insurance sectors. He shares why financial services and insurance jobs are seeing wage growth despite concerns on profitability, the rise of interim/contract roles in the industry, and a growing demand for data and AI-related skills. Ken also reveals how employers are favoring conservative hiring, regional mandates, and multi-skilled candidates. There's also further advice for job seekers on setting salary expectations and for employers on structuring contracts and regional roles to attract talent. Key highlights to listen to (1:28) Why a strong Singapore dollar is helping our financial services and industry (3:19) The hiring and salary trajectory for the financial services and insurance industry for the rest of 2026 and ahead  (6:26) Has there been a rise in interim and contract roles in the sector? (8:33) What wage expectations should those in the industry have? (9:26) Advice for Singapore employers calibrating their hiring and salary Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/financial-services-and-insurance-singapore-outlook-hiring-and-salaries Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  The Modern Realities of Job Hunting: Why AI Makes It Harder to Stand Out 30.06.2026 11นาที

  You spent hours perfecting your resume. You ran it through AI tools, aligned it with the job description… and hit submit. Then… nothing. No response. No feedback. Just silence. In this day and age, this isn’t unusual. Job hunting hasn’t just become more competitive. It’s become harder to understand. Because the same tools helping you apply are also changing how you’re being filtered and assessed — often, even before a recruiter sees your name. AI is now managing high volumes of applicants to screen resumes, match skills, and even run early-stage interviews! Recruiters are now shifting their focus from how well something is written to how clearly it communicates real experience: what you did, how you did it, and what changed as a result — makes a candidate easier to evaluate. This episode will be in our Listen and Learn format, which covers a selection of popular career-linked articles on our website. Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareerCompass’ AI colleagues, Aiden and Aileen, on understanding how in a hiring process shaped by algorithms, the goal isn’t to outsmart the system, but rather, understand how it works and where you still have control! Key Highlights to Listen to (1:06) What can you do when everyone is augmenting their resumes with the same AI? (6:01) The limitations of AI when it comes to employment (9:54) The goal isn't to sound perfect on paper, but... Need job search help? Book a free session with our career advisors today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/modern-realities-job-hunting-ai-harder-to-stand-out Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  The New Job Requirements Skills Index Every Employer Should Be Using 30.06.2026 7นาที

  With technology, automation, digitalisation, and new business models reshaping what workers do every day, it’s no wonder job roles don’t stay the same for long. Even familiar roles are evolving in ways that employers may not fully see — until skill gaps start affecting productivity, efficiency, or individual and organisational growth. But what if companies can identify the specific skills within each job that are shifting in importance? That’s exactly what SkillsFuture's Job Requirements Skills Index (JRI) provides. While the JRI is not meant to map every role in the economy, it’s been designed to serve as a practical reference point — helping employers better interpret shifts within their own workforce and industry. Used in this way, the JRI goes beyond being a measurement tool. It can support firms in identifying which functions are changing most rapidly, anticipating emerging skill gaps early, understanding the defining skills that are growing in demand, and guiding efforts to build a workforce that is better prepared for future demands! This episode will be in our Listen and Learn format, which covers a selection of popular career-linked articles on our website. Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareerCompass’ AI colleague Aileen, on how best to use and understand the JRI! Key Highlights to Listen to (1:42) Separating the must-have skills from the good-to-have-skills matters (3:14) A quick guide to assessing your job vacancies, and how you should set their requirements (6:03) Relooking at your job listing to make sure you're getting the right candidates Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/new-job-requirements-skills-index Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career: www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Job Hopping for Better Wages: Is it Really a Good Move Anymore? 30.06.2026 6นาที

  The established wisdom for most Singaporean workers who are looking for a pay bump is to change jobs, with a market report from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in 2025 showing that six out of ten job switchers experienced real income increases. But according to a report by Fortune in 2026, economists have started noticing that this tactic is beginning to show decreased effectiveness. ADP, a U.S. research institute, revealed in its recent Employee Motivation and Commitment Index that the low-hire, low-fire trajectory in 2025 also resulted in year-on-year pay growth for American job hoppers, which slowed to 6.4% in January 2026 from 6.6% in December 2025. On the other hand, for job stayers, pay growth remained stable at 4.5%, consistent with medium-term trends. Factoring in year-on-year changes in base salary and bonuses, it was also revealed that the gap between job stayers and hoppers has been shrinking. As of January 2026, the gap was just 1.9%, the closest it has been since November 2020! This episode will be in our Listen and Learn format, which covers a selection of popular career-linked articles on our website. Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareerCompass’ AI colleagues, Aiden and Aileen, on whether job hopping for better wages is still a viable career planning strategy! Key Highlights to Listen to (1:06) The pros and cons of changing jobs for a pay raise in a nutshell (3:01) More money is great, but what are the variables to factor in? (4:49) A quick strategy on weighing up the pros and cons Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/job-hopping-for-better-wages-good-move Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf   
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  Strategies for Building Workers’ Career Health: What This Singaporean Employer Tried 29.06.2026 6นาที

  Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf  Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf  At the previous Career Health Summit (CHS), jointly organised by Workforce Singapore ( now known as Skills and Workforce Development Agency (SWDA) from 1 July 2026) and the Singapore Business Federation on July 2025, Gabriel Lim, Acronis’ head and director for government relations and partnerships development, shared how the company developed a Career Health Cycle for its employees. In addition, through Workforce Singapore’s Career Conversations Guidebook, Gabriel’s team learned to use the VIPS framework—mapping each employee’s Values, Interests, Personality, and Skills. This simple tool enabled managers to tailor their approach: offering work-life balance discussions for senior employees while focusing on growth opportunities and learning for younger, ambitious team members. In this podcast, Gabriel also elaborates on the following:•    As Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng said during his opening speech at the CHS, starting employees and workers on the path towards better career health can sometimes be as challenging as asking patients to build better diet and fitness habits for health outcomes. What challenges did Acronis face in terms of reshaping employee perspective and culture, and what strategies have worked?•    What is Acronis’ unique culture and methodology towards the career health of its employees?•    Acronis has built Growth and Reward programmes for its employees. Gabriel explains how they work to build career health for Acronis employees. Listen and learn more in this podcast! Key Highlights to Listen to (1:13) How to take a pro-active approach to engage employees about their career with your company (2:30) Changing workplace mentalities and habits: what works (4:50) How to build programmes in your company for different workers and different career health needs Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/strategies-for-building-workers-career-health-what-has-this-singaporean-employer-did Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Want to Progress In Your Career? Here’s The Secret to Getting Ahead 26.05.2026 8นาที

  Many workers still subscribe to the old school notion that career progression should be a straight climb — with no detours, gaps, or pivots. But according to Wilfrid Foo, Managing Director for Direct Motor Interests at Jardine Cycle & Carriage, such notions of career progression are increasingly outmoded. The idea that you start at the bottom and eventually rise to the top after years in the same company or industry no longer reflects how careers actually unfold. He believes that the new models of career development is less about tenure and more about impact. Rather than a straight climb upward, careers now look more like a game of snakes and ladders — with momentum that shifts, stalls, and surges at different points. This 'M-shaped' trajectory, with its peaks and dips, is becoming the new normal. Wilfrid, speaking at an EthosBeathChapman event on career transitions, building transferable skills, and adapting to change, also shared more from his myriad of career experiences, having taken on many different roles, “even within one company,” as he put it! Key Highlights to Listen to (2:02) What to do if you’re a deep introvert managing career changes (3:21) Tenure vs impact: What will really get you ahead in the career game (5:01) Why understanding the financial aspects of your company matters (7:05) The right way to shake things up in a new role Ready to take charge of your career? Polaris is tailored exclusively for you and designed to match your unique aspirations and ambitions. Sign up today! ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/you-want-to-progress-in-your-career-heres-the-secret-to-getting-ahead Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf   
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  Stop Looking at Labour as a Cost, but an Asset, says this Singaporean Employer 24.03.2026 5นาที

  One of the challenges of considering labour as an asset, not a cost, comes down to how accounting works. The basic  principles of accounting that companies must follow require them to treat labour as a cost.. According to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), an asset must meet specific criteria: It must be a resource controlled or owned by the company. It must be able to generate future economic benefits. Its value must be capable of being measured reliably. Employees are not owned, can leave at any time, and their contribution to future revenue is not reliably quantifiable in monetary terms on the balance sheet. As such, on income statements, labour is recorded as wages or a salary expense, regarded as a service consumed during the accounting period to generate revenue, and costs that reduce net income in the period they occur. But what if this very mindset is limiting the growth a company can make? And what results can ensue if your company flips the script and starts looking at employees as assets, not costs? Ask Liaw Chun Huang, the chief financial officer at KTC Civil Engineering & Construction, known for projects like Marina Bay Sands and Tampines Central Station. He shared at Workforce Singapore’s (WSG) Career Health Summit on this topic, the strategic value of skills-based hiring, and the critical role of training and continuous upskilling in maintaining competitiveness and profitability. And if you can’t shake off the bottom-line focused voice in your head, here’s something that will get your attention- Chun Huan revealed that the staff-focused initiatives at KTC allowed them to enjoy an incredibly low staff turnover-rate of 1.3%! This was pretty remarkable as the average staff turnover rate in Singapore was approximately 18-19% annually as of late 2025, reflecting a rising trend compared to 2024 at 16.7%. Listen to this podcast to learn more from him on the secrets of attracting and retaining the best talent in the Singapore workforce! Key highlights to listen to (1:10) Why should capital investment in machinery outweigh workers that also generate revenue? (3:11) What can your organisation do more to retain and attract top talent (3:56) How working with WSG helped KTC to build a structured approach for better staff retention Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg//stop-looking-at-labour-as-a-cost-but-an-asset-says-this-singaporean-employer Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  COS 2026: Driving Companies and Workers Towards AI Literacy 03.03.2026 11นาที

  Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong said during the Committee of Supply (COS) debates in Parliament the government’s goal is to empower Singapore companies to: Harness AI end-to-end Redesign business processes Embed AI into core operations Develop proprietary applications Transform workflows Upgrade jobs and skills Of course, workers will also have to get onboard these efforts, but don’t worry, we are not called to all be AI engineers, but rather, to become AI literate, according to LinkedIn’s APAC Head Economist Pei Ying Chua. We speak more with Pei Ying for further insights on why AI is such a big focus in Budget and COS 2026- check out our podcast on what these implications mean for local employers and jobseekers! This podcast was developed in collaboration with LinkedIn. Key highlights to listen to (1:19) How SME's are really doing in integrating AI (4:48) Do you need to hire workers who are plug-and-play for AI? (6:36) How will AI affect your business and career industry? (7:42) What the Brad Pitt vs Tom Cruise AI viral video shows about the future of AI and work (10:41) Why AI will give fresh grads better experiences on their first job than their predecessors Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/stress-spillover-when-work-worries-affect-your-personal-relationships Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Stress Spillover: When Work Worries Affect Your Personal Relationships 23.02.2026 9นาที

  Let’s run through some common scenarios: Your partner wants to talk about their problems at work, but you don’t really feel interested to listen, or play therapist Your partner suddenly decides on a career choice that will involve making less money – without discussing it with you first You’re on holiday with friends, but their constant checking of emails and messages makes you feel like you’re travelling alone Your friends are unable to make time for you due to overwhelming work commitments and irregular shifts. If any of these are making you grit your teeth in irritation – or flush with embarrassment – you are clearly familiar with career stress spillover, a term that has become popular online in recent years. As definitions go, it’s quite simple: when pressure, emotions, and tensions from one area of life – such as work or school – transfers into other areas, affecting interactions and relationships. For women looking to return to the workforce after taking a parenting or caregiving-linked career break, such spillovers can be hard to manage on top of everything else they're juggling. Thomas Tsang, a counsellor at Eagles Medication and Counselling Centre, explained to CNA: “Most couples I work with are working couples, which reflects a common norm in Singapore's affluent society.” “As such, relationship conflicts often revolve around work-related factors such as finances, material expectations, quality of living and perceived status.” Ms Ooi Sze Jin, a registered psychologist and founder of A Kind Place, added: “One might work nine to five, another might do overtime or shift work.” “The one who works more gets home tired and carrying stress, and their partners become the default 'outlet' (for them to vent their frustrations).” “This happens because their partner is the person they see most, there's an expectation of unconditional emotional support, and it feels 'safe' to unload at home.” Stress Spillover: The trick is about self-regulation Hazel Tan, a Mental Resilience & Clarity Coach at Growth Luminance believes such habits are really about learning to self-regulate, and not seek validation, or be overly dependent on emotional support from partners, family and friends. Drawing from her own experience, she shared how leaving a corporate job some years back and started a French bakery with a friend was challenging to manage alongside family life—particularly in terms of how her decision would affect household finances and care for her daughter, who was in kindergarten at that time. Key highlights to listen to Hazel also shares about: (2:42) The relationship cost of making careers decisions without your partner (3:55) How to manage when work stress hits the fan, and stop stress spillover (6:05) Compassion fatigue: when you’re tired of playing therapist for close ones Listen to the full podcast to learn how to protect both your career health and your relationships. Explore walk-in interviews, virtual career fairs, workshops, and more on CareersHorizon. Find events and resources tailored to your career goals. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/stress-spillover-when-work-worries-affect-your-personal-relationships Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Budget 2026: What's There For Workers, Jobseekers and Employers? 12.02.2026 16นาที

  This episode unpacks Singapore's Budget 2026 delivered by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, focusing on preparing the workforce, boosting AI literacy, and supporting fair wages and job growth. Key measures annouced for workers, jobseekers and employers covered include: Practical AI training and tool access Higher local salary thresholds and progressive wage credits Expanded training allowances and senior/mid-career support Business relief measures like tax rebates, grants, and startup funding Some key takeaways: it's time to build practical AI skills, keep upgrading through modular learning, and for employers—transform your processes and job design so growth delivers better jobs for Singaporeans! This episode will be in our Listen and Learn format, which covers a selection of popular career-linked articles on our website. Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareerCompass’ new AI colleagues, Aiden and Aileen, on what you should be aware about ahead of Budget Day. Key highlights to listen to: (2:44) How the Government will help AI learning pathways to be easier and clearer (7:30) What mid-careerists and senior workers have to look out for from Budget 2026 (10:29) What help do local employers have from Budget 2026 Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/budget-2026-singaporean-workers-employers/ Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Budget 2026: What Singaporean Workers and Employers Are Talking About 10.02.2026 10นาที

  We round up some key topics that affect Singapore’s workforce, jobseekers and employers ahead of Budget 2026, which will be delivered by Prime Minister (PM) and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong on 12 February 2026. This episode will be in our Listen and Learn format, which covers a selection of popular career-linked articles on our website. Keeping in the spirit of the times, you’ll be hearing from CareerCompass’ new AI colleague, Aiden on what you should be aware about ahead of Budget Day. Key highlights to listen to: (2:07) Economic growth is no longer a guarantee of job growth (3:16) What are WSG’s Job Transformation Maps, and what can you learn from them (5:59) Upskilling while employed needs to be normal, not exceptional Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. ----more---- Read the full article here: https://content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/budget-2026-singaporean-workers-employers/ Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  Career Rizz: Dating Tips That Apply Well for Professional Networking 15.01.2026 10นาที

  With Valentine’s Day not far off on the horizon, this episode is going to touch an interesting crossover topic: Are there similarities between modern dating and hiring? After all, these days the key catchphrase in workforce circles is “transferrable skills”, so what would count as such when comparing dating and networking skill sets? We speak to Ryan Lim, QED Changemakers, an Asian leadership platform, where he is its principal consultant and founding partner. He covers similarities and tips in terms of: Dating apps vs application tracking systems Communicating via text for a first date vs an interview First impressions on a first date vs an interview Dressing to impress for a first date vs an interview Small talk and conversation for a first date vs an interview Dealing with uncomfortable moments and conversational cul-de-sacs during a first date vs an interview Following up for a first date vs an interview Dealing with rejection Listen on for more tips and anecdotes that crossover from dating to professional networking for better “rizz” in both spaces! Key Highlights to Listen to: (1:55) Dealing with dating app algorithms is the same for employer application tracking systems (5:12) First date vs first interview: All about first impressions (6:46) Why using too much ChatGPT to communicate before a first date and interview will hurt your chances Listen and learn more here! Explore walk-in interviews, virtual career fairs, workshops, and more on CareersHorizon. Find events and resources tailored to your career goals. Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/job-hopping-for-better-wages-good-move Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf 
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  What Happens and What to Do When Your Employer Has a Retrenchment or M&A Exercise 01.12.2025 7นาที

  Jamie Ong leads the People and Communication function for HAVI Southeast Asia cluster and Freight Management Asia business. But her two decades in the workforce has not always been so smooth sailing. In fact, Jamie revealed to us that in the course of her career, she’s experienced five merger and acquisitions (M&As)! These can be fraught with uncertainty, with outcomes ranging from an outright retrenchment by new company investors,  internal restructuring that leads to joining  a new department or team, to performing a completely different job role, she shared. In this episode, Jamie reveals more on the circumstances of these moments in her career, and puts on her HR director cap on to share tips on how to deal with such situations. She also talks about how to bounce back, whether it’s moving to a new job or staying in the organisation, and how to settle into the new reality fast. Key Highlights to Listen to: (2:45) To be retrenched, or reassigned to a new role during an M&A: Which is worse? (3:52) How to improve your chances being retained in such situations (5:23) If your career path changes, how can you settling into your next job fast? Listen and learn more here! Need job search help? Book a free session with our career advisors today. Read the full article here: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/what-happens-employer-retrenchment-ma-exercise Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf   
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  Trying to Figure Out Gen Z and Younger Workers? Here’s Some Advice From an SME Boss 29.10.2025 9นาที

  Let’s face it — there’s a big disconnect between younger workers and employers these days. How bad can this gap be, you ask? Well, a recent study by Becoming You Labs , an academic research organisation in New York, asked 2,100 hiring managers to understand what they looked for in candidates. They also reached out to Gen Z employees to learn about their professional priorities. And here’s what hiring managers prioritised in what they wanted in candidates and workers: Achievement (30%) Learning (22.8%) Hard work (22.4%) However, only 2% of the Gen Z employees surveyed ranked all three of these values among their top priorities. Instead, they preferred: Well-being and self-care Authenticity and expression Helping people Even though this survey was done overseas, these sentiments aren’t too far off touch from Singaporean’s Gen Z’s and younger workers. In a recent survey conducted by CNA’s Money Mind among youth aged 21 to 28, 53% of Singaporean respondents in viewed flexible work arrangements as their top priority when it came to choosing an employer.  “Gen Zs in general just want to feel like their boundaries are respected and their work is being valued,” fresh graduate Charlotte Ang said to CNA. “That’s why I think to a lot of Gen Z, a work-from-office mandatory arrangement might not make sense because you feel very controlled. It seems to convey a lack of trust.” In this podcast, we speak with Andy Poh, managing director at PAL Line, a global shipping and logistics company in Singapore. He spoke at a recent Workforce Singapore Employers Connect event on managing the needs of Singapore’s Gen Z employees. In this podcast, he shares with us more tips to help both local employers and younger employees bridge their differences. Learn more here! Key Highlights to Listen to (2:50) Understanding the psyche of Gen Z workers (3:49) "If the company isn't loyal to me, why should I be loyal to them?" (4:21) Why Gen Z workers are different, and how to manage them to success (6:53) What these younger workers can bring to the table, and why it's your loss not to use them Over 100,000 jobs await. Discover your perfect role on MyCareersFuture today. Read the full article: https://www.content.mycareersfuture.gov.sg/understanding-gen-z-workers-advice Find out more about SWDA's programmes and services to help you in your career:www.swda.gov.sg Read about the latest career tips and advice | Apply for Jobs | Register for events here:https://go.gov.sg/podcast-careerscompassbymcf