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After the BarAuthor: Shulin Lee
A podcast for anyone navigating career decisions, leadership challenges, and the evolving world of work. Hosted by lawyer-turned-recruiter Shulin Lee, this podcast dives into real conversations about career pivots, workplace culture, and what it takes to build a careerand lifethat actually works for you. Join us for authentic, thought-provoking discussions that challenge the way we think about work, leadership, and what really matters in a career. For more, connect with Shulin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/ Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Retrenched. Replaced. Redundant. What’s Really Happening in Today’s Job Market?
Episode 1
Monday, 6 October, 2025
Retrenched. Replaced. Redundant. What’s really happening in today’s job market? If you’ve ever wondered: 👉 What happens when you’re being “managed out”? 👉 What’s the difference between retrenchment and redundancy? 👉 Or whether AI could actually replace you… Then this episode is your wake-up call. ⚡ 🎙️ Member of Parliament Patrick Tay joins Shulin Lee for a straight-talking conversation on: ✅ The hard truths behind retrenchment in Singapore ✅ What the Employment Act really covers (and doesn’t) ✅ How employers can handle exits with empathy✅ Why unions and collective agreements still matter ✅ And how employees can stay relevant in a soft marketPatrick also breaks down what’s changing in our labour laws and how AI is rewriting the future of work.Because here’s the truth:No one’s job is 100% safe.But those who understand the system… stay ahead of it.🎧 Watch the full episode and tell us your biggest takeaway in the comments.💬 Let’s talk about what job security really means in 2025. #AfterTheBar #FutureOfWork #RetrenchmentFollow Patrick Tay:https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-tay-teck-guan-9880479Connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shulinlee/ More on the podcast → https://www.AfterTheBar.com.sgResources: MOM | Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible RetrenchmentSingapore Statutes Online | Employment Act 1968Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM)Employment Claims Tribunals (ECT)Workforce Singapore (WSG)SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)Enterprise SingaporeWhat to listen for:00:00 Start of Episode 01:11 Introduction 01:35 What Are Your Rights When Being "Managed Out"?03:46 Retrenchment vs. Managing Out: Understanding the Difference05:19 The Singapore Employment Act06:43 The Role of Unions and Collective Agreements10:23 How to Script a Retrenchment Conversation with Empathy13:19 Early Notification and Supporting Employees15:27 Mutual Separation Agreements19:52 Cultivating Healthy Work Environment After Retrenchments21:05 "Get Fired With Me" Trend23:06 Advice for Business Owners Amidst Rising Costs28:26 What Can Individuals Do When They Struggle to Find a Job?35:31 The Importance of Managing Career Expectations37:51 Why You Need a "Second Skill" to Stay Relevant40:40 Counselling and Mentoring Services for Job Seekers42:47 Upcoming Changes to the Singapore Employment Act49:27 Are Freelancers Covered by the Employment Act?53:06 The Real Impact of AI on the Job Market58:37 What Should I Do When I’m Wrongfully Dismissed01:06:01 Final Advice: The Three R's to Navigate Change01:07:01 Rapid Fire Questions01:09:34 Outro
