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Many have asked whether an announcement via WhatsApp is legit. Short answer: Yes, announcements through WhatsApp can be legitimate. Let me explain. In many cases, WhatsApp messages are considered written communication because they are recorded, have timestamps, show the sender and recipient, and can be screenshot and printed as evidence in court. In Industrial Court … Read more

Many HR have asked, “Aunty, we have an employee who has tendered a resignation and we have also issued an Acceptance of Resignation Letter. Then, the employee changed their mind and wants to continue working. How do we handle cases like this if we agree to take them back?” Aaahhh… this is an easy one. … Read more

Many have asked me, “Aunty, if I tender my resignation notice on a Sunday, when will my notice period start? Sunday or the next working day on Monday?” Sigh. Honestly, when I read this kind of message I feel resah. Sebab…. why is your resignation like that? Anyway, to answer that question, we need to … Read more

I was talking to a journalist, and we were discussing the rising oil prices and the idea of reducing fuel consumption by changing how we work. Then he asked me a question that made me think. If given only two choices, which would you choose? Option A:4-day work week but all 4 days must Work … Read more

One of the hardest parts of leadership is we are responsible for results today and people tomorrow. The work must continue, but the people must also grow.If the work continues but the people don’t grow, the organisation becomes weak.If the people grow but the work doesn’t continue, the organisation collapses.So the real job of a … Read more

Over the years, I have come to realise that career security does not come from staying in one company for a long time, or even from being very good at one job. Career security comes from knowing that if life forces you to change direction one day, you will still be okay. Many of us … Read more

Dulu, saya hanya mahu menang.Sekarang, saya mahu cuba bertenang dahulu. Dulu, saya nak orang dengar cakap saya sahaja.Sekarang, saya sudah penat hendak explain diri saya. Dulu, saya ingat saya sahaja yang betul.Sekarang, saya sedar tidak semua perkara perlu saya betulkan. Dulu, saya kejar jawatan.Sekarang, saya lebih berminat mengejar kekayaan. >.< Dulu, saya takut orang tidak … Read more

HR people are technically competent, but many struggle with influence, trust, and stakeholder management. To address this, we have designed a pre-conference workshop where participants will experience influence, instead of attending a traditional lecture. We have designed activities and exercises with the hope that participants can overcome common workplace challenges such as being ignored in … Read more

We asked too many questions.We don’t simply say yes.We want clear directions.We want things to be fair.We don’t like last minute nonsense.We have boundaries. Are we really being difficult? Or we are just asking for a workplace that is organised, fair and respectful? Food for thought.

I was in Alor Setar over the weekend, visiting the graves of my in-laws. While I was there, I watched the Chinese rituals for the dead. Cleaning the grave, arranging food, burning incense, burning paper offerings, even paper Tigor Beer. Then I remembered something a friend once told me, “Don’t need to visit dead people. … Read more