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askST Jobs: I was retrenched. Can my former company now enforce a non-compete clause?

Employees should not be asked to sign new non-compete clauses during the offboarding process, including as part of a retrenchment exercise.

askST Jobs: Should you threaten to quit just for a pay rise?

If replacing an employee would cost the business more than retaining him or her, employers are likely to find ways to keep the staff.

askST Jobs: My job feels secure, but my industry is in decline due to AI. Should I be worried?

Those in client-facing roles can use AI to prepare account briefs but still rely on human understanding to determine what matters.

askST Jobs: How important is it to laugh at my boss’ jokes?

Laugh if it feels natural, but employees do not need to laugh at every joke their boss makes.

askST Jobs: Will AI make it harder for young workers to learn on the job?

Artificial intelligence is changing how early-career learning happens, as routine tasks that used to serve as a training ground are increasingly automated.

askST Jobs: Am I being ‘difficult’ if I speak up at work?

Speaking up at work can strengthen a career or quietly stall it. It often depends on how the message is delivered.

askST Jobs: Can I use AI for take-home interview assignments?

Generally, using artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT for take-home interview assignments is acceptable if the prospective employer allows it.

askST Jobs: Should I let a prospective employer contact my current boss for a reference?

Reference checks should be handled carefully to protect a candidate’s current employment.

askST Jobs: I’ve worked only in my family business. Can I still move into the corporate world?

Compensation in family businesses often reflects ownership, trust and long-term stewardship, rather than pure market benchmarks for a given role.

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