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…
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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…
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…
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…
Please Heal Yourself After a Toxic Job
Nowadays, many look for work environments that will allow them to thrive and do not tolerate poor treatment or office drama. A toxic work environment is now the leading reason for people to resign from their jobs and a motivator for them to be more selective about the next workplace they sign up to. However,…
8 Signs Your Coworkers or Boss Are Gaslighting You
In the workplace, you have to deal with various people with behaviours much different from yours. Some of them will be ready to work with you, others may not like you immediately but are prepared to work with you, and a few will resent you no matter who you are and what you do for…
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