Connecting the Dots…

When it comes to appraisals, I think it’s important we have SMART Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Related & Time-Bound Goals), so there will be a clear metric to measure the performance of the employee. Now, unlike the operations team where goals can be easily measured with numbers and targets, for the support team it can … Read more

I win!

I just completed my bi-yearly appraisal today. My KPIs are simple. They are a combination of my team’s KPIs. So, in order for me to score high points, my team needs to score the points first. So it’s important for me to work them all year round to ensure they can hit their KPIs too. … Read more

Borderless

When Malaysia first went on a lockdown, India was already working from home and had a WFH policy ready. They shared with us the policy so we managed to have one launched in time for the lockdown. Honestly, I agree Singapore had better SOPs when managing Covid, so very often Singapore colleagues will share with … Read more

Heroes & Villains

Recruiters actions can have both positive and negative impacts. One hand they can be heroes. They help job seekers to find employment opportunities that matches their career aspirations. They provide guidance on the job search process. They help to give feedback on their resumes and prepare the candidates for interviews. They put rice into the … Read more

Exciting Times!

Everybody is excited. I am not sparred from the excitement too. After 3 years of organising virtual events, I honestly cannot do another celebration event through Microsoft Teams anymore. Though everybody has adapted to Live events online by now, it’s just not the same, you know! The spontaneous cheers, the view of colleagues from all … Read more

Plan B – Transporter Wanted!

Candidate X is the preferred choice but Candidate X is no longer available because we sent out the offer letter 1 day too late. So, we had decided to offer Candidate Y who might not be as perfect as Candidate X, but doesn’t mean Candidate Y is not going to work out. We will make … Read more

Inspired to be a 5-Star

THIS comment from Kak Nora. Really… Ouch! 5-Star Hotels are not cheap. And yet people are willing to wait to give them the business. Mercedes-Benz cars are not cheap either, but they too have a 6 months long waiting period. Just like sometimes how we are willing wait for months to get a reservation at … Read more

Zonked

It’s a Sunday and I am so zonked out from working on our Annual Dinner & Dance project the whole day. So today, my brain is going to take a break from writing and enjoy what’s left of my Sunday. Meanwhile…. can I pick your brains instead? What will be a good door gift for … Read more

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Ku Sim Ling, fondly known as AuntyHR™ on social media, is a seasoned HR expert with 20 years of experience in the workforce solutions industry. With half a million followers across LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, she's influencing the HR landscape from Malaysia.

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