When we start work, we tend not to consider taking an extended break in any way because we want to have steady work and cash flow. If we take an extended break for various reasons, it can be hard to get back to work, and some employers would be reluctant to consider those with considerable…
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How to Brand Yourself and Increase Your Chances of Getting Hired
Every year, the job market seems more competitive than ever, and it can be hard to snag the best jobs, no matter how experienced the applicants are. As an applicant, it can be disheartening to keep getting rejected and be unable to get the jobs you want. Fortunately, there are many ways to increase one’s…
6 Ways Older Workers Can Build In Demand Job Skills
The pandemic has shifted the way older workers see work. Many of them have decided to quit because of the shelter-at-home restrictions for adults and those with underlying health conditions. Others quit because they cannot keep up with the shift to remote working. But, some older workers remained in the workforce despite the challenges they…
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…
What Are The Tech Companies That Have Retrenched Their Employees This Year?
In recent months, tech companies have made headlines not for their new products and services but for the mass layoffs they are enforcing without warning. From large to small companies, they all cut their staff numbers, announce additional layoffs and sometimes, they do not fully expound why dismissal was necessary. If you are considering joining…
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