A video of a man physically abusing his subordinate has recently gone viral in Singapore, sparking outrage from the public and calls for the authorities to step in.

The incident also reveals that workplace violence can indeed occur in Singapore, which is why effective policies and measures are needed to prevent it.

Question:
Recently, my boss told me to underreport the company’s annual revenue. When I pointed out that this was an illegal act, he told me to overlook it and even offered me a pay rise if I would promise to keep quiet about it. Although I have nothing to lose by obeying him, I still feel uneasy about doing so. What should I do?

Employers, take note: in a bid to take a tougher stand against discriminatory hiring practices, the Tripartite Alliance for Fair Employment Practices (TAFEP) recently updated their guidelines for posting job advertisements. Companies who don’t comply may risk having their company’s work pass privileges suspended by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

By: Edmund Wang

Much like an eager child awaiting the opening of a Christmas present, working adults often look forward to (and plan considerably in advance for) a prolonged break away from work.

By: Edmund Wang

Why settle for the title of ‘Human Resource Executive’ when you could be the ‘Merry Maker’? In today’s working world, run-of-the-mill job titles are passé; the creativity of a job title takes centre stage.

Question:

I've been feeling really drowsy at work, especially around mid-day, and I would like to be able to take a short nap but the office isn't a very conducive place to do so. What can I do to make power napping a viable option during my lunch hour?

Answer:

There has been much debate about the effectiveness of a power nap and how it maximises the benefits of sleep versus time, especially for working professionals. We frequently work too hard, sleep too little and accumulate too much stress, and too often the solution to this is either having a cup of coffee or an energy drink.

Truth be told, power naps (less than half an hour – even as brief as 10 minutes!) have the capability to restore your alertness and promote productivity, and more effectively than any caffeine-infused beverage. Not to mention you’ll be avoiding the side-effects of imbibing too many of these energy boosters.

By: Edmund Wang

The importance of an internship to one’s future career cannot be over-emphasised. If you intend to pursue a tertiary education, internships are arguably the best on-the-job training that you could ask for.

By: Png Han Yong

Most working individuals spend the majority of their waking hours in the workplace, and it’s important to observe proper etiquette with the people you probably interact more with than your loved ones.

By Debra Auerbach

Juggling work and family is a familiar — and constant — struggle that many working mothers face. Now many moms are adding 'sole breadwinner' to their list of obligations.

According to CareerBuilder‘s annual Mother’s Day survey, 34 per cent of working moms report that they’re shouldering the full financial burden of their households, compared to 39 per cent of working dads who currently report that they serve as the sole breadwinner. The national survey polled 411 working moms and 420 working dads with children 18 and under who live with them.