Tutu Ku

Gen Z entered adulthood in a very different world – COVID, social media and Artificial Intelligence. Workplace evolution has increased employees’ expectations, regardless of generation, around flexibility and mental health support. The employment bargain has changed in this era. Yet every older generation I know seems to look at the younger generation and think, “wth … Read more

I was asked, “Aunty, is it possible to start creating content without professional equipment or an editor?” Of course! That’s exactly how I started. When I first started creating video content, I wasn’t even using the latest phone. It was an old OPPO phone, generations behind. I didn’t even have a microphone or lighting (but … Read more

I’m very happy to announce that AuntyHR® is now officially a registered trademark. Which means I have a very special message for the people who are impersonating me online now on TikTok. You copied my account, added my followers, and DMed them pretending to be me. And then you try to scam them for money. … Read more

There is a difference between allowing someone to fail and setting up to fail. If you have warned them, coached them, given them the information they need and made your expectations clear… sometimes you have to let them fail. People need to experience the consequences of their own decisions. BUT… If you withheld information, kept … Read more

What is it really like to be a clinical psychologist when your job is to listen to other people’s struggles every day? In this episode of BebelHR, clinical psychologist Hui Yen Ling from Psycle Consultancy takes us behind the therapy-room door. We talked about how to become a psychologist in Malaysia, the difference between psychologists, … Read more

Sexual harassment at work is one of those things we hope we never have to deal with. When someone (man or woman) comes forward with a complaint, under the Employment Act 1955, employers have a duty to inquire into complaints of sexual harassment. That doesn’t mean immediately deciding someone is guilty. It means taking the … Read more

Kita berkorban demi syarikat kerana kita percaya kesetiaan akan dibalas dengan kesetiaan. Biar betul? Apabila syarikat menghadapi masalah kewangan, adakah kesetiaan kita mampu menyelamatkan periuk nasi kita? Belum tentu. Syarikat boleh menghargai kesetiaan kita, tetapi apabila perniagaan terancam, keputusan yang sukar tetap perlu dibuat. Jadi janganlah terlalu setia kepada syarikat sehingga kita lupa untuk setia … Read more

Your salary is not determined by how hard you work. It is largely determined by the value and scarcity of what you can do. And one of those valuable skills is actually knowing how to build a good relationship with stakeholders, including your boss. I’ve seen this many times myself, dealing with bosses who give … Read more

One thing I admire about the younger generation is their audacity. If they want something, they just ask for it like it’s their gawd-damn-right. Higher salary, promotion, flexible working arrangements, calling people out. They ask. I grew up thin-faced. Because I was scared being rejected. Of course, thick face can become entitlement when you start … Read more

I have nothing against job hopping. I even know one hiring manager prefers candidates who job hop because she feels they are better exposed and bring a wider variety of experience. And it’s true. One of the fastest ways to get better pay is to change jobs. Job hopping can increase your salary, but eventually, … Read more