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Job cuts in the tech sector show no signs of letting up, with Alphabet and Microsoft among the latest companies announcing thousands of layoffs. While the focus has been on the workers who have been retrenched – how about those who have been spared?
Survivor’s guilt can lead to emotional distress, says psychologist Elizabeth Nair, with employees feeling that their workplace “psychological contract” of trust and stability has been breached.
With job cuts made so suddenly and callously, workers are preparing for the worst. When freelancer Adrian Tan’s income halved from last year’s economic downturn, he started looking for other opportunities and even interviewed for a multinational company. In other words, he “career cushioned”, and you should too, he says.
Do you still have more Chinese New Year visiting to do this weekend? Festive gatherings are a potential breeding ground for viruses, says Duke-NUS’ Vincent Pang, and there’s much more to gain than to lose by taking an ART test before visiting.
While you’re taking health precautions, watch your sugar intake too. It’s now easier with the new Nutri-Grade labels, which can give consumers a bit more certainty about whether they’re making healthier choices, says SUSS’ Victor Seah.
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Erin Low
Commentary, CNA Digital
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