Let’s face it. Work can get very stressful, no matter your current workplace environment. For some, it is easy to get rid of that stress, but for many, it is not that easy. Some even end up seeing their productivity and performance lagging, developing physical and mental health problems that affect their life outside work….
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Is It Ok to Take a Long Career Break?
When the COVID-19 pandemic shook the world as we knew it, employees realised how important it is to prioritise other parts of life instead of focusing entirely on work. Some are now looking for jobs that will allow them to gain flexibility with their work schedule and get benefits they were not offered before, like…
Ways to Boost Employee Motivation after Downsizing
During the pandemic, every company and organisation had to face a variety of challenges, and one of them was downsizing. The downsizing can either be done in one go or in batches, which can cause distress and even anger in their employees, both those who got laid off and those who were left behind. Those…
Coping with the Emotional Impact of a Layoff
Being laid off from work can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you were not told why and if you have been working on the job for a long time. For some, the layoff can become a new break for them to try something new or closure to an already strenuous relationship with…
Were your Fired or Retrenched? Know the Difference to Get your Rightful Benefits
The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely changed how businesses conduct their operations, and the impact is felt at every industry level. The employment figures of a company will be a great indicator of how businesses are fairing, and it does not look promising. Here in Singapore, analysts project that around 45,000 to 200,000 people will likely…
Bad Retrenchment Practices for Companies to Avoid
In recent months, many employees have been on edge because of the sudden mass retrenchments ordered by some of the country’s top companies. Experts say that these retrenchments will continue as the world tries to recover from the pandemic. Employers even say that given the uncertainty of the market in the post-pandemic world, retrenchments should…
Can You Learn Anything From Gen Z at Work?
The Gen-Z generation, or those born between 1996 to 2000, are now influencing the workplace and comprise a huge chunk of the workplace. It can be challenging for us from different generations to understand what they are thinking and keep up with them. However, having these workers in the workplace can be a learning experience…
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