Forced resignation is one of the most misunderstood (and most abused) practices in the workplace. Can an employer legally tell an employee: 👉 “Either you resign, or we terminate you”? … Read more

Yesterday, I walked into a room with my PA, and fully aware we are going to be the oldest ones there.And I loved it. There’s something infectious about Gen Z … Read more

AuntyHR here, the self-proclaimed Rakyat’s HR Helpdesk. I’ve received many messages about this, so I decided to put up a proper post, especially for those based in Johor. Ideally, the … Read more

Untuk 2026, kita tak berjanji jadi sempurna. Kita janji jadi konsisten.Kita janji tak abaikan diri sendiri demi kerja atau orang lain.Kita janji lebih berani bersuara dengan berhemah.Kita janji ambil tanggungjawab … Read more

I visited brioHR’s new spanking office yesterday.Always nice to step into a workspace that’s green and calming. It was great catching up with Benjamin Croc, co-founder of brioHR, and his … Read more

Disappointment rarely comes from bad intentions.From my experience, it comes from unmanaged expectations. So here’s what I’ve been practicing for years to avoid disappointment. ☝️ Start with what the company … Read more

The first month of the year sets the tone for everything that follows. Before the pace picks up with meetings, deadlines, and “urgent” requests, there are two important conversations every … Read more

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting wrongdoing within an organisation.Fraud. Corruption. Harassment Abuse of power. Serious breaches of law. Downright bad ethics. At its core, it’s about doing the right … Read more

Honestly, the idea is noble.But let’s not forget, the reality can be brutal. I’m not saying this lightly. From experience, close friends have suffered badly after whistleblowing. The system that … Read more

I realise many are still using these two words interchangeably.But in HR, they mean very different things and yes, it matters legally in Malaysia. Transfer is a permanent move within … Read more

Once salary inversion happens, fixing it is costly. So, preventing it will be a better idea. Proposal #1: Treat Hiring Decisions as Pay Strategy DecisionsBefore approving an offer, consider:• Is … Read more

Salary inversion is a compensation imbalance where junior employees earn more than their senior counterparts in comparable roles, contrary to expected progression and internal equity principles. So how can we … Read more