askST Jobs

askST Jobs: My CPF contributions are missing or late. What should I do?

Employees should first verify whether their CPF contributions have been credited by checking their CPF statements through CPF online services.

askST Jobs: How to tell if you’re being micromanaged or closely supervised. What’s the difference?

There is a difference between a boss who checks in on employees and one who constantly hovers like a “helicopter parent” over them.

askST Jobs: Should I turn down a promotion to protect my work-life balance?

Employees should consider discussing workload, resources, travel, flexibility and even the timing of the promotion with their employer.

askST Jobs: Meetings, chats at the breakout area near my desk can get quite ‘lively’. What can I do?

Unlike shared public spaces, shared spaces in the office work best when colleagues are considerate of those around them, and workplaces should cultivate such norms collectively rather than impose rules.

askST Jobs: I had to work during my annual leave to meet a deadline. Can I ask for time off in lieu?

Employees should also “take ownership” if it was within his or her power to deliver the work before going on leave.

askST Jobs: My colleague and I are up for the same promotion. Can we still work well together?

The key is to compete for the opportunity, not against the person, said Tan Weixi, managing partner at Workplace Asia.

askST Jobs: Is it okay to share my salary online, even anonymously?

Posting your salary anonymously on online forums is generally okay as a personal choice, provided no confidential company information is disclosed.

askST Jobs: I’ve been told to sign an NDA before I can get my retrenchment payout. What should I do?

Employees who are asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving a retrenchment payout should first ask for more time if the deadline is too tight.

askST Jobs: Is AI rejecting my job applications even before a human sees them?

AI tools trained on a company’s past hiring data may reinforce existing biases.

askST Jobs: Do I need to pretend to work when I’m done? How to stop ‘task masking’

Pretending to look busy after finishing your work is often referred to as “productivity theatre”.

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