Towards the end of year 2021, I was hospitalised for pneumonia. It was a tough time, but I was incredibly fortunate to have the right people around me. Unlike some … Read more

I’ve bought product many times not because I needed them. But because the salesperson was so nice and their service was exceptional. I’ve blacklisted vendors before, even when they offered … Read more

I know this leader who loves to belittle people at work. One day, he was headhunted to join a competitor. But in his new company, he found himself on the … Read more

It’s been almost two years since the major amendments to the Employment Act 1955 (EA1955) came into effect on 1st January 2023. And yet, I’m still hearing things like:“My boss … Read more

Duduk dalam meeting, kerja makin tambah.Buka slip gaji, tengok-tengok… sama tak berubah. 😩

I recently heard something from Denzel Washington about Learn, Earn, and Return, and it resonated profoundly with me. In the early part of my career, I focused on learning. I … Read more

Your resume’s opening statement, often called the Executive Summary, sets the tone for your application. It should be concise, informative and directly relevant to the role you’re applying for. Let’s … Read more

I’ll be honest. Some of your resumes are, well, really boring. But as a responsible recruiter, I take a look anyway. While I may not read every word, I do … Read more

This is something fun to do over the weekend with your partner (that I just discovered!): Step 1: You and your partner complete this personality test respectively: https://www.16personalities.com Step 2: … Read more

Dear HR Leads, When I was Head of HR, one of the things I made sure to do was send personalised GIFs to congratulate employees on their work anniversaries. Yes, … Read more

Kipas itu seni membina hubungan, tetapi jika melampau sangat, ia akan menjadi seni salah mengampu:🪭 Kipas: Memuji dengan ikhlas dan tahu batas.👅 Ampu (J*lat): Flattery overload sampai hilang integriti. Contohnya, … Read more

People often ask me, “Aunty, my company said they won’t cover my medical claims because I’m under probation. Is that legal?” Let’s break it down into two key considerations:1. The … Read more