Singapore-In this series, Manpower Correspondent Calvin Yang provides hands-on answers to candid questions to navigate workplace challenges and advance your career.
Q: I heard that a reduction campaign is coming. I’m worried, but don’t dare to brooch this topic with your boss or colleagues. help?
A: A: Don’t rush to the conclusion. Rumors can be unfounded, so it’s a good idea to step carefully.
Speculation that something may or may not happen may make you look like a “problem employee,” says David Brasco, senior director of recruiting firm Randstad Singapore. ..
And if a reduction movement occurs, you may actually run the risk of being let go.
“You need to start assessing your performance and skills, not guessing. If you have recorded good performance in the last few years, have high-demand skills, and show your ability to adapt to new changes. Can stand. It is likely to stay in the organization. “
The surge in Singapore when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out in 2020 is a highly structured exercise performed by businesses, although the situation has improved.
If you hear that a reduction campaign is coming soon, talk to your manager. If you have difficulty, talk to your colleagues or union representatives. Check the news first before planning your next step.
If affected, it will help you understand your qualifications, says Ms Linda Teo, Country Manager at Manpower Group Singapore.
Consider whether you are eligible to receive reduced benefits under an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement. If you know that you have benefits and you do not have a confirmed job yet, it may be better to take advantage of such benefits than to resign.
If you don’t anticipate the bad news and it hits you hard, take the time to calm down and handle everything, says Theo.
If desired, you can also ask the person who delivered the news to personally explain the content of the layoff letter again in their personal settings.
“Trust someone you can trust to cleanse your mind and handle your emotions,” adds Theo. For example, your family and friends.
It’s okay to ask for help. You don’t have to experience this journey alone.
