POV: “YOU ARE SO STUPID!” is Bullying?

Or is it tough love? From a HR perspective, the answer depends on context and frequency. Generally, bullying is defined as repeated, unreasonable behaviour that creates a hostile or intimidating environment. So, a single angry outburst, while unprofessional, may not meet the “threshold” of bullying. However, if it’s repeated insults, humiliation, or name-calling (especially from … Read more

Dear Sales People… Why You No Study Competitors?

Why is it that so many salespeople don’t study their competitors? What are they charging?How does their product stack up against yours?What are their strengths and weaknesses? Sometimes I feel, the customers know the competitor better than you! Great sales aren’t just about pitching your features.It’s also about anticipating what your customer will ask after … Read more

#HariKhamis: Rukun Pekerja

Maka kami, para pekerja, berikrar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kami untuk menjaga periuk nasi dan mental sendiri, berdasarkan atas prinsip-prinsip yang berikut: 1. Kepercayaan kepada Gaji Masuk On Time2. Kesetiaan kepada Diri Sendiri Dahulu3. Keluhuran Balik Tepat Waktu4. Kedaulatan Bonus & Increment5. Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan… Sampai Offer Baru Masuk >.< Gitu. xoxoxo

Calculating Your Last Salary

So many people get confused about this.You submitted your resignation on 31 July and then wondered why you didn’t get paid for the 31 August public holiday. First, check your termination notice in your employment contract.Understand that 30 days, 4 weeks, and 1 month are all different. Here’s what it means for this scenario (resignation … Read more

POV: Listening Under Pressure

Ever wonder why bosses sometimes seem impatient when you’re speaking?I caught myself thinking about it today. Maybe it’s not that they don’t care. Maybe it’s time pressure.Leaders juggle deadlines, meetings, and their own deliverables.So sometimes, their mental bandwidth just runs out. However I understand…When leaders rush or dismiss someone, we risk shutting down great ideas … Read more

Carpe Diem

Ten years feel like forever… and also like yesterday, doesn’t it? Funny how advice to our younger selves always sounds so obvious now.Back then, it wasn’t. This week’s episode, I’ve decided to pivot.More life, less work, and getting to know my Gen Y introvert co-host a little better. Seize the moment, but don’t lose sight … Read more

POV: Rest Day KPIs

🛌 Sleep EnoughDon’t get out of bed until we’ve clocked at least 7 hours of sleep. 🍜 Eat Something SinfulHave one meal we’ve been craving and finish walloping it by 8pm. 🧘‍♀️ No EmailsSend zero work emails, respond to none, and feel zero guilt about it. Gitu.

POV: “Killing the Messenger.”

My husband loves to label me this. He’ll deliver a point in the most offensive way possible.I’ll attack him back, and then he’ll say, “See! You’re killing the messenger again.” 🙄 But here’s my argument.Even if the message is true, the delivery matters! You can tell someone, “You’ve messed this up. Don’t you ever learn?!”Or … Read more

#HariKhamis: Level Up Your HR Career (A Special Post for Bumiputera)

The other say someone asked me, “Aunty I want to level up my HR career but cannot afford course fees. Any suggestion?” Here’s the good news! Aisling Professional Development is offering Bumiputera HR professionals get certified with SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management, one of the most prestigious HR credentials in the world with … Read more

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