POV: The Favourite Employee

Every leader has a favourite, just like every parent. And it’s okay. Liking someone more is very human after all. You may enjoy working with one employee more. Trust another more naturally and have better chemistry with someone. But while you cannot always control who you like, you can control how you lead. Remember, your … Read more

Election is coming…🗳️🇲🇾

And for some states, it may come sooner. So many followers who need to travel back to their hometowns to vote have asked, “Can my company deduct my annual leave?” Yes, they can. But they cannot deny you reasonable time to vote. Section 25(1) of the Election Offences Act 1954 states:“Every employer shall, on polling … Read more

Hari Khamis: Burung Kakak Tua

Burung kakak tua,Hinggap di jendela,Kita bertiga sudah tua,Jumpa balik nangis pula. Burung kakak tua,Terbang entah ke mana,Rakan-rakan kerja jangan dilupa,Persahabatan bawa bersama. Letchum, letchum, letchum ooh lalala,Susah senang kita bersama,Kerja mungkin sementara,Persahabatan boleh sampai tua. xoxoxo, AuntyHR 📸 This picture was taken yesterday when I bumped into my ex-colleagues Hazuna & Sue in Pavillion KL. … Read more

Lonely at the Top

The higher you rise, the fewer people you can truly confide in. You make decisions others may not understand, carry things you cannot share, and make hard choices that make you unpopular. But it’s okay. You’ll be alright. 💛 xoxoxo

SMART Goals for Creator-Related Roles

One of the unexpected things I’ve learned since stepping into the creator industry in 2023 is that everyone is still figuring it out. Ten years ago, we hadn’t even heard of live-stream hosts. Today, they’re hired as legitimate full-time employees. But because these roles are still relatively new, I’ve noticed many employers, especially SMEs, struggle … Read more

Part 2: Career Break (The Answer)

“Hi Aunty, I’m planning to resign before finding another job because I want to take a few months off. What should I tell interviewers later?” Don’t overthink it. Taking a career break, especially after the pandemic, is so common now that it isn’t as dramatic as many people think. If you took a break because … Read more

Part 1: Career Break (The Question)

“Why did you leave your previous job before finding a new one?” It’s one of the most common interview questions. And yes, it’s a fair question. But what happens next says a lot about the interviewer. “I took a career break.”“Oh? Was it because you couldn’t cope?”“No…”“Were there performance issues?”“No…”“Something must have gone wrong.” Yes, … Read more

Progressive Discipline Should Be FAIR

Discipline carries consequences. But before an employer takes disciplinary action, employees should first be given a FAIR opportunity to understand what went wrong, correct their behaviour, and meet the standards expected by the organisation. That’s why I just created this acronym (also for my upcoming new training syllabus). You’ve guessed it! It’s “F. A. I. … Read more

Hari Khamis: Pantun Ikan-ikan

Ikan haruan mencari arah,Ikan siakap melompat tinggi,Kalau bos sedang marah,Tarik nafas, jangan melawan lagi. Ikan emas cantik berseri,Ikan keli lincah berbalik,Esok mungkin belum pasti,Tetapi hari ini, kita buat yang terbaik. Ikan bilis jangan dipandang sepi,Dijumpa abang Ming digoreng nanti,Kalau jatuh, bangun kembali,Langkah kecil pun tetap bererti. Ikan kekek mak iloi-iloi,Ikan gelama mak ilai-ilai,Kalau tersalah dan … Read more

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Ku Sim Ling, fondly known as AuntyHR® on social media, is a seasoned HR expert with 20 years of experience in the workforce solutions industry. With half a million followers across LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, she's influencing the HR landscape from Malaysia.

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