Should you announce that you’re open to new jobs?

Some employers might perceive using the filter #OpenToWork as a sign of ingratitude, a recruitment expert tells Tay Hong Yi. This could potentially sour the work relationship and make it difficult to tap your current network for new connections, or return to the company in future.

In his latest askST Jobs column, Hong Yi discusses some things to consider before indicating on a professional networking platform that you’re open to new jobs, particularly if you are still in your current role.

— Prisca Ang, Correspondent

You are reading an abridged version of ST HeadSTart newsletter. Sign up here to get the full edition sent to your e-mail inbox every Tuesday.

Podcast: How to choose a good career coach

What goes on during a career coaching session, and what types of issues can coaching help you with? Listen to the latest episode of Career Talk for insights.

AI driving more layoffs than companies want to admit

Many of these kinds of cuts will happen quietly as companies try to avoid being the subject of headlines, say experts.

How companies say ‘layoffs’ without saying ‘layoffs’

Companies seem to believe that if they use language that is more vague, people won’t get as upset, said a professor, adding that such language has the opposite effect instead.

In the e-mail version of HeadSTart newsletter:

• AI driving more layoffs than companies want to admit
• More travellers paying for packages with customised trips
• The pain and pleasure of selling used things on Carousell

Sign up here to get the full edition sent to your e-mail inbox every Tuesday.