#TheAspiredCXO

Maka kami, para majikan berikrar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kami untuk membina organisasi yang adil dan harmoni, berdasarkan atas prinsip-prinsip yang berikut: ✊ Kepercayaan kepada Potensi Pekerja✊ Kesetiaan kepada Tanggungjawab Sosial✊ Keluhurun Polisi yang Adil✊ Kedaulautan Akta-akta Pekerjaan✊ Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan dalam Kepimpinan xoxoxo

I attended a Masterclass on “How to Win at Work” by Professor Jeffrey Pfeffer, who teaches Organizational Behaviour at Stanford University. One part of his lecture caught my attention. He said it’s appropriate to show anger, even to bosses, especially the boss is a bully. He added, “Modulate your emotional response to the emotional response … Read more

I need a vacation from my vacation. 😩

Most companies have a reference check checklist.It’s usually a list of standard questions: ✔  Employment verification✔  Strengths & weaknesses✔  Eligible for rehire A checklist. Not a conversation but more like… fulfilling standard paperwork. A good reference check should feel like a meaningful chat.To understand what it’s really like working with this person. Think of it … Read more

Parades. Fireworks. Waving flags.And the freedom we get to live, work, and dream every day. Let’s honour that freedom. 💛 Be fair in the way we lead, hire, and treat one another.💛 Stand up for each other, even when it’s uncomfortable.💛 Build a Malaysia we’re proud to call home. Selamat Hari Merdeka, Malaysia. It’s a … Read more

What exactly gets checked during a background check?From references to red flags 🚩! Watch the full episode, me chatting with Mark Leow, Founder & Group MD of Verity Intelligence, to find out what employers look for: https://youtu.be/g-kELkJ234c Be warned! for surprises! xoxoxo

Many have asked me, “Should I tell the company I’m pregnant of that I have a long-term illness during the interview?” Here’s my take: Rule No. 1️⃣: You can’t lie.Most companies now have declaration process during the application stage. Lying about health or pregnancy status could be considered a pre-employment misrepresentation, which is a major … Read more

Baru-baru ini saya dijemput ke WOW Show bersama Joanne Kam, Ning Baizura, and Shazmin Shamsuddin untuk berbual tentang imposter syndrome. Saya kongsikan juga tentang cabaran besar yang ramai working mothers (termasuk saya) alami:Mom Guilt.Rasa bersalah bila tak cukup masa dengan anak, rasa macam ibu yang “tak cukup baik.” Perasaan kita sendiri yang kata kita “tak … Read more

Yesterday, a follower asked me, “How long have you been in HR?” Well, I’ve been in the workforce solutions industry for 20 years, but if you’re talking about internal HR-HR, it’s around 7 years. She was surprised and said, “But you’re so knowledgeable when it comes to HR.” Yes, I am. Because when you’re appointed … Read more

I is tired. Tired of always being the accountable one.Tired of fixing things I didn’t break.Tired of smiling through meetings when my soul is screaming inside. I am tired. Tired of juggling deadlines, emotions and expectations.Tired of pretending I’m fine.Tired in this restless body. This tired body has carried others.This tired brain has solved problems … Read more