ST HeadSTart: Should I disclose my last-drawn salary? | How to talk to bosses about mental health conditions

Landing a good job is not so easy these days, with more companies implementing hiring freezes and some retrenchments on the rise. As we grapple with coming up with a standout CV, one common dilemma is whether we should reveal our last-drawn pay to prospective employers. My colleague Tay Hong Yi gets the views of HR experts to answer this question. 

And as pressures and stresses both in life and at the workplace mount, more of us might be feeling the strain on our mental health. For those with mental health conditions, working life is even more challenging. In either case, should we tell our bosses about it? How do we go about doing so? In this week's episode of the Health Check Podcast, senior health correspondent Joyce Teo looks into the issue. 

What are some difficult conversations you have had at work? Tell us more at headstart@sph.com.sg

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While candidates are generally not required to disclose their last-drawn pay, experts say that they should take a more consultative approach amid a tighter job market.

Find out more about the ways that companies support people with mental health conditions, as well as ways to broach the subject with your bosses. 

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While some people do clandestinely juggle multiple remote jobs, it is probably far less common than some reports might suggest.

Beyond the food and beverage and hospitality industries, more persons with disabilities are being hired in logistics and healthcare.

The scheme could be expanded to sectors including healthcare, social services and professional services sectors.

Two-thirds of firms polled still do not disclose exactly how much their CEOs and directors are paid.

Regulators want listed companies in Singapore to start reviewing their boards to avoid scrambling to replace independent directors once a tough new listing rule takes effect next year.

Invest editor Tan Ooi Boon looks into some key rules property investors should keep in mind.

Thank you for reading this week’s round-up of ST’s career and personal finance coverage. Have a great work week ahead.