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  • SURVIVE

    April 18, 2023

    To conquer the corporate world, first we need to survive. So remember this acronym SURVIVE to not only just survive but also to thrive in this competitive world of business! … Read more

  • National Training Week 2023

    April 17, 2023

    I am delighted to be invited to the Pre-Launch Event of National Training Week 2023 organized by Human Resource Development Corporation today at Le Meriden Putrajaya. It’s heartening to see … Read more

  • Malaysia’s Employment Act receives a modern makeover

    April 16, 2023

    As someone who has worked in the human resources field for close to 20 years, I have seen and experienced first-hand the changes in the job landscape. In the past, … Read more

  • Progressive move enables new fathers to find work-life balance

    April 15, 2023

    In line with the Employment (Amendment) Act, the government introduced paid paternity leave, allowing male employees who are fathers of new-borns to take up to seven days of paid leave. … Read more

  • Extended maternity leave sparks hiring concerns

    April 14, 2023

    Another change that should be seen as a welcome update is the increased entitlement of paid maternity leave for working mothers who are recovering post-delivery. Previously, the Employment Act provided … Read more

  • Employers exercise caution on flexible work arrangements

    April 13, 2023

    Under the amended Employment Act, flexible work arrangement (FWA) is now safeguarded by law, meaning Malaysian workers now have the right to request varying working hours, days, and locations. This … Read more

  • New working hours has little impact on majority of organizations

    April 12, 2023

    Previously, workers in Peninsular Malaysia & the Federal Territory of Labuan had a statutory limit to the maximum number of working hours in a week, which was 48 hours or … Read more

  • Overtime pay or salary hikes?

    April 11, 2023

    Prior to this, the Employment Act 1955 only protected employees who received monthly salaries of RM2,000 and below. With the recent amendment, the Act will now cover all Malaysian employees … Read more

  • Carry Forward leave

    April 10, 2023

    Today is the 100th Day since the Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 and the Employment (Amendment of First Schedule) Order 2022 came into effect. Even before 1st Jan 2023, a lot … Read more

  • Cerita My 1st MC

    April 9, 2023

    Happened on my first permanent job itself. I was a sales executive, selling AV solutions at a local SME. I think I was only around 1 month into the job, … Read more

  • Cerita MC

    April 8, 2023

    I lost my voice the other day. But I felt well enough otherwise, so I decided to go to work and finish some reports before the deadline. I didn’t want … Read more

  • Why Do We Work?

    April 7, 2023

    INTERNATIONAL OFFICE BUILDING – DAY Keanu Reeves walks into a busy office, his eyes taking in the hustle and bustle around him. He approaches a group of employees gathered in … Read more

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