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More open approach to management needed It is time bosses took a different approach in managing their human resources.				Fresh ideas needed to help professionals PMETs struck hardest by crisis, and may not benefit from retraining plan. -ST

	Office rumours? It might be right from the top NEXT time you hear a piece of gossip, it could well have been started by your boss.			The layoff syndrome How spectre of downsizing affects workers' emotions. -myp

Open-plan office bad for work High levels of stress and conflict, elevated blood pressure, and rapid staff turnover associated.				Two ways to stimulate employment Let employers have a tax reduction and offer apprenticeship for fresh graduates.

	Who'll give me a job? It's a swift goodbye when the axe falls on managers and senior employees - and a painful experience too.			Not your dream job? Take heart Grads shouldn't be disheartened if they can't get an ideal job in this climate. Be open, says writer who has held nine jobs in 22 years.

	Civil servant who wants to venture out Does career switching involve realising potential via your strenghts or just to get a fatter paycheck?			Better to create demand, rather than save jobs Creating demand will in turn create jobs and help the economy at the same time. -ST

	Reduce pay cheques and boost risk-taking Singaporeans cannot isolate themselves, but must instead be movers and shakers of the world. -myp			No jobs = no demand Without jobs, people will not have the money needed to stimulate demand. -ST

	Workfare scheme open to odd-job, part-time workers Workers can still get WIS if he or she fulfils the requirements.

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