Tutu Ku

My friend may not have much time left. She has lost the functionality of both her kidneys and undergoes dialysis three times a week, with an internal jugular central line catheter near her shoulder blade. Despite of these hardships, she’s holding onto her adventurous spirit. One of her bucket list dreams is to experience white … Read more

Satu dua, kucing berlari, HR sibuk hari-hari, Menyusun, menrancang, mencari bakat, Seperti kucing, lincah dan cerdas. ……………….. Tiga empat, kucing bermain, HR di sini, sedia membantu dan membimbing, Dengar masalah, cari penyelesaian, Bersama-sama, kita hadapi cabaran. ……………….. Lima enam, kucing melompat, HR pastikan semua gembira dan sihat, Budaya kerja, kita jalin bersama, Riang dan harmoni … Read more

In hiring, there are interesting observations I’ve made. One hiring manager I know tends to shortlist resumes from fresh Chinese female candidates without hesitation, while other resumes are meticulously scrutinised. Contrast this with another manager who diligently reviews every resume, regardless of race or gender. Interestingly, the latter manager consistently achieves better retention rates. Is … Read more

Whistleblowing is when an employee steps forward to report wrongdoing within their organisation. This could range from embezzlement to safety shortcuts or harassment. It’s about highlighting serious concerns that harm colleague, the company, or even the public. In larger companies, they normally have a whistleblowing policy that provides a safe channel for these reports, ensuring … Read more

Did you know that in Malaysia, we actually have a document issued by MOHR to regulate part-timers? It’s called the Employment (Part-Time Employees) Regulations 2010, and it has been in effect since 1st October 2010. 1. The regulations are only applicable if you are hired on a regular basis and your working hours per week … Read more

That episode “What You Should Know When Discussing Salary,” where I was featured on LiteFM, won the “Most Popular Episode Radio Podcast” at Anugerah Podcasts SYOK 2023. And I want to thank the LiteFM team for recognising publicly my contribution. Having had so much fun at the radio station, I am happy to return to … Read more

Recently, quite a few of anxious soon-to-be parents messaged me telling me, telling me that their or their spouse’s employers are trying to cut corners on maternity allowance payouts. We’re talking about haggling down to half, or 70%, and get this – some even suggest suspending employment until after childbirth because the company has no … Read more

Pagi ke pejabat, senyum tak hilang, Menaip dan mesyuarat, sibuk sepanjang, Dugaan kerja datang dan pergi, Sabar dan usaha, pasti ada hikmahnya nanti. #HariKhamis #BebelKhamis #AuntyHR Senyumlah Sambil Bekerja bersama Saya @Sim Ling KU (sebab banyak bil kena bayar)

In interviews… Don’t Say: “I’m looking for a better salary.” Instead Say: “I’m eager to find a role that matches my skills and experience, which I believe can also provide fair compensation.” Why the Shift? This approach balances the desire for fair pay with an emphasis on finding a role that is also a good … Read more

In Malaysia, if you want to start a private employment agency, you need to apply for a license under the Private Employment Agencies Act 1981 (Act 246) from the Labour Department (Jabatan Tenaga Kerja). The terms and conditions are as follows: Honestly, obtaining license is not that difficult; however, maintaining the license is a different story. … Read more