I came across an interesting article today that makes me want to share with you. Happened in Singapore, a bank employee took his rant about the stupidity of his customer to social media. While instinctively you will think this is wrong but surprisingly, many netizens think that the candid employee did nothing wrong. Before I…
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One of the easy ways to move smoothly up the corporate ladder is to find yourself a career mentor. In fact, you don’t even have to restrict to only having one mentor. I am very fortunate to have my first mentor when I was 18 years old. I was in my first permanent job in…
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A recent report published in the Straits Times, stating that Singapore is the 2nd worst in the world for workplace diversity with 1 in every 4 workers abused at work. Really? Is Singapore such a bad workplace? Singapore is known to many as one of Asia’s major economic players. Many foreigners looking for work often…
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In business, the adage is “the customer is always right.” However, some customers take this way too seriously and become the nightmare of many employees and executives alike. Unfortunately, dealing with these difficult customers is a part of the game. I have been in the line of customer facing role for more than 20 years…
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Sexual harassment has been getting a lot of attention in recent years because of the #MeToo movement. Victims of sexual harassment are now coming out to tell their story on how they were harassed by their co-workers and bosses. Before this movement gained prominence, victims of sexual harassment could not report suspects easily. They often…
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If you just got hired to a new job, moved to a new branch or starting your own business, it can be overwhelming to take in everything all at once. Adding to your problem is getting along with your new coworkers and earning their trust and support. Getting them to be your friend is very…
Read More*As told to Kally anonymously I am getting married in a month’s time and I should be happy but I’m not. I am downright miserable and there is nothing me or my fiancé can do anything about it. You see, I met my future husband in the current company I worked in. He is the…
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