Does fear of mental health stigma at work still exist?
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One of my friends once struggled with depression but was afraid to seek help for it as she feared it would affect her chances at employment. Unfortunately, there is still some stigma attached to struggling with mental health at work. However, workplaces are gradually moving toward greater acceptance of employees with different mental health support needs, reports correspondent Lee Li Ying.
On a different side of workplace concerns, my colleague Sharon Salim looks at a recent phenomenon in which workers are asked to reapply for a role at their current company. She shares how employee morale and engagement often take a hit when workers are asked to reapply for jobs, leading to a high turnover rate and a talent drain. Meanwhile, Tay Hong Yi also explores what workers should do if they encounter this situation in his latest askST Jobs column.
Would you take a retrenchment package or reapply for your job? Send us your thoughts at headstart@sph.com.sg.
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