Tutu Ku

Oh, lawyers. I’ve had my fair share of dealing with lawyers in my professional and personal life (even dated one before). I must say… they do present themselves well and the confidence is memang meletups. Especially when they start arguing. But here’s one thing I’ve always wondered… despite knowing that they’ll face endless late nights, … Read more

I know many of you reading this are introverts. And here’s something I’ve noticed after interviewing people professionally for more than 20 years. Some of you are brilliant and downright funny. But… you take FOREVER to warm up. Unfortunately, interviews don’t wait for you. Most interviewers decide within the first few minutes whether you seem … Read more

I take things personally all the time. Because some things are absolutely personal, and I’m allowed to acknowledge that. However, I also understand that most things are less personal than we think. Often, it’s just me reacting from my own stress and insecurities. From my experience, employees often take feedback personally when it’s actually about … Read more

Today I want to express my appreciation to the crew from PIK Film, who have been with me throughout the past week. I was shortlisted to be featured in a documentary about women across Asia, and it has been such a lovely and eye-opening experience being part of a documentary production. I was impressed by … Read more

I’ve been there many times. Sometimes it got so bad that I spiralled into depression. But here’s the thing. There were also times when I worked very long hours and still felt energised. And there were days when I clocked out right at 6pm and still felt completely drained. So contrary to popular belief, burnout … Read more

With all these discussions surrounding LINDUNG 24 Jam, one good thing has come out of it. It has sparked a nationwide conversation about insurance protection. Tbh, I never gave much thought to my own coverage either. Like many people, I just assumed I was adequately protected and carried on with life. Now… I’m curious. If … Read more

1️⃣ Your boss asks you to overtime. You say “No.”⚖️ It depends.📒 If your employment contract, company policy and law allow it, and there is genuine business need, refusing without a valid reason may amount to insubordination. 2️⃣ Your boss transfers you to another branch. You refuse.⚖️ It depends.📒 Many employers have the right to … Read more

They are usually for a few reasons. 1️⃣ Competitors pay for speed. If you’re already doing the same role in the same industry, you require less training and can contribute almost immediately. Time is money. Many employers are willing to pay premium for someone who can hit the ground running. I personally benefited from this … Read more

When researchers analyse wage growth, they often compare two groups of employees:📌 Job Stayers – Employees who remain with the same employer📌 Job Switchers – Employees who move to a different employer For years, research showed that job switchers generally enjoyed faster wage growth than job stayers. However, more recent studies suggest that the gap … Read more

I want to thank the second cohort of leaders from IOI Properties Group for spending your afternoon with me yesterday. It was one of the most vulnerable sessions for me, as I shared the mistakes I made as a manager and how those experiences changed the way I lead today. Thank you for listening so … Read more