Every company has an organisation chart. Corporate mafia is when the real power at work sits outside the organisation chart. It usually involves a combination of: 1. Loyalty over merit … Read more

One big red flag for me is when the hiring manager cannot clearly explain why the position is vacant. Ask what happened to the previous person. Also observe how they talk … Read more

I have been on all sides of this before – the one the boss doesn’t favour, the one the boss favours, and the boss who favours people. And this is … Read more

Sunday morning, headed out to Melaka to support the Kenduri BERSAMA event. Didn’t get too many people asking for career advice today, but honestly, that’s okay. Because what I got … Read more

My first public appearance as a speaker with BERSAMA. 💛 Nervous. See you tomorrow, Melaka! 🗓️ 23 August 2026 (Sunday)⏰ 10.00am to 2.00pm📍 Fadly Alias’s Residence: Lot 3206, Batu 5 … Read more

I want to brag a bit. In 2003, months before my final-year exams, I had already started looking for a job. I don’t quite remember how many applications I sent … Read more

One of the harder parts of leadership is learning to let good people go. Especially when it’s someone I genuinely like, trust and enjoy working with. Of course, their departure … Read more

I’m someone who clears my work emails every working day when my out-of-office reply is not on. It’s a habit I’ve built over the years because I’ve learned that speed … Read more

I’ve worked with and managed a few of them. And I put up with them because they were very good at their jobs. Worse, I kept making excuses for their … Read more

For your sanity, until there’s an offer, keep moving. For your sanity, “next year” is not a promotion. For your sanity, stop waiting for them to see your worth. For … Read more

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 … Read more

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?” … Read more