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Q&A: Should I sign a voluntary work bond?
Question: After having gone for a job interview, I’ve been contacted by the interviewer and offered the position, but with one caveat: I have to sign a work bond with the organisation before I can...
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Work Yourself to Death? No Thanks!
By: Gerald GohHaving a good work-life balance is a perennial bugbear for many working Singaporeans, so much so that the prospect of having to work more than eight hours on any given workday is enough...
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Q&A: Should I Start Working in a Non-Related Field?
Question: I’ve recently graduated with a degree in specialisation ‘A’, but entry-level positions for this field are hard to come by. I’m thus considering applying for an entry-level position in...
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Is Your Daily Work Commute Ruining Your Life?
Research shows long work commutes have bad implications for your well-being. Here are some tips on how you can improve your daily commuting experience. By: Alythea HoFor most people, commuting to work...
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What Your Work Scent Says about You
By: Gerald GohWearing some perfume, cologne or even aftershave is highly recommended if you work in an air-conditioned office – this goes double if (heaven forbid!) you’re the type that skips a morning...
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Survey: The Excuses You Should Never Use When Calling in Sick
By Susan RickerIf your alarm clock’s going off but you still want more sleep, your friend’s in town for the weekend, there’s a home project you’d like more time to work on or your DVR is about to reach...
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Survey Results: One in Four Singapore Workers Have an Auspicious Practice at...
By Jonathan TayWould you don work clothes of a specific colour or avoid going to work on ominous dates, if doing so would improve your fortunes and career success? An online study conducted by the...
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Why Weekends Should Be Off-Limits
By: Durga ElamaranBob the Builder says, “Yes we can!”, while most of us working adults would say, “Yes weekend!” There’s always a buzz in the air when Wednesday hits, what with the countdown to the...
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5 Ways to Stay Happy at Work
By: Durga ElamaranIf Mondays are bad, Sunday evenings are even worse. The thought of returning to work the next day can easily dampen your mood, making it difficult for you to enjoy the last bits of...
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Q&A: Promotion and Additional Work Responsibilities
Question: I’ve been with my company for a couple of years and recently requested for a promotion – but I’ve been told by my superior that this will mean taking on additional work responsibilities. Is...
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Keep Off Those Extra Office Pounds
By Koh WanziHaving a white-collar job in Singapore often means the start of an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and the beginning of a spell of inactivity that can be hard to break. After all, more...
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Tips for Adjusting to a New Work Schedule
With Singapore’s thriving economy, workers in Singapore are able to view a wide variety of positions from numerous employers, and this may be a reason why job-hopping in Singapore remains prevalent as...
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Q&A: Should I Ask My Friend To Join My Workplace?
Question: There is a job opening at my workplace and I am thinking of asking my unemployed friend to join me here. Is this a feasible idea? Answer: It can certainly be refreshing to have your friend...
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Lessons from a Professional Gamer
By Koh WanziMany people think of gaming as a fun and light-hearted matter, but a considerable amount of strategy, teamwork, and grit is required at the high levels of competitive gaming.Ninjas in...
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Busy is the New Black
By Koh WanziFor many ambitious workers eager to scale the corporate ladder, the next five or 10 years are laid out on a carefully planned roadmap. As they hunker down over their career plans and...
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