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It appears my musings about the cool careers in HR have sparked curiosity among many mid-career professionals, now eyeing a shift to the intriguing world of HR. If you’re one of them, kudos for considering this bold move! However, let’s address the elephant in the room. Retaining your salary when switching career paths mid-journey is … Read more

I don’t know about you, but when I hear the words Organizational Development, it just sounds so sexy and loaded with prestige. Yet, it seems like anyone and everyone is throwing around that title these days. But here’s a reality check – not everyone is actually doing OD. The truth is, genuine OD professionals are … Read more

Setiap hari kita datang, duduk di meja yang sama, memandang layar komputer yang sama, menyelesaikan tugas yang sama. Pastu, kita semua menjadi ‘itik pulang petang’ tanpa menyedarinya. Ada yang ok je sebab memang nak hidup yang selesa dan aman damai. Setiap hari kita berenang dalam kolam yang sama, tanpa apa ombak yang mencabar. Ada pulak … Read more

The Catalyst for Unity. The Champion of Fairness. The Guardian of Workplace Serenity. As an Employee Relations Specialist, you will be the go-to person for managing employee interactions, ensuring a harmonious work environment, and of course, promoting positive employee relations. Most of the time, you will be handling employee grievances, conflicts and disciplinary actions, acting … Read more

Honestly, when it comes to the Compensation & Benefits team, they don’t always get the deserved spotlight. People tend to think it’s just about crunching numbers and handling payroll, but the fact is, it goes beyond processing paychecks. The Job: As a Compensation & Benefits Specialist, you are the mastermind behind designing a competitive package … Read more

I have to be honest – this role is not for the faint-hearted. It’s demanding, fast-paced, not your typical 9-6 gig, making it one of the positions with higher turnover in HR. But here’s the exciting part – it’s also a field that welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds, even if you don’t have fancy HR … Read more

Here is a list of typical specializations one can pursue in HR based on your interest and career goals. 1. Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Finding and hiring new employees. Requirements: Strong interpersonal & communication skills, sourcing expertise, knowledge of job market trends. 2. Compensation and Benefits: Managing employee pay and benefits. Requirements: Analytical abilities, knowledge … Read more

Sun Tzu said, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” Right… I say, “Know your colleagues and know yourself, and in a hundred battles at the office, you shall never be assigned to the same project.” Bwahahahaha. #Dugaan #BebelBimbo

MD* (“The Claimant”) v. KSP Sdn Bhd* (“The Company”) Malaysia Industrial Court Award No. 9 of 2023 The Case: The Findings: The Outcome: The lesson learnt here is that if there are complaints against an employee, particularly if they are serious, they should be properly documented and brought to the attention of the employee for … Read more

Banyak bos (termasuk ibu-bapa sekalian) ketam sebenarnya. Padahal sendiri bergerak menyamping, nak suruh orang lain bergerak lurus bendul. Banyak kali situasinya juga, kita tidak mempunyai kepakaran dalam bidang yang diceburi tetapi disuruh orang pula untuk mengajarkan kepada orang lain. Itulah sebabnya kita kena menghargai kelebihan dan kekurangan sesama sendiri. Fokuskan usaha kita pada bidang-bidang di … Read more