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Who pays our salary? Well, our customers do. And often, it’s not limited to a sales or front line position that we need to be customer-focused. If you think about it, most of us, even those in the back office/support or what I love to refer as the back bone team, services someone in the … Read more

A fellow viewer once asked me this, “Shall I declare to the company about my disability?” I do understand why people fear revealing their disabilities. On top of the society can be quite a judgmental one, the discrimination law in this country is so weak after all. But Chinese has this saying, “Paper cannot wrap … Read more

I have a confession. I have not read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People before. I know, I know! It is a must read! I saw this book at the bookstore and since I had never read the book, I thought to myself, “Why not.” Just like what book had suggested, “Let’s explore the … Read more

Yesterday I had a very interesting conversation with my colleague. “Ling, you seeing a therapist, the company pays for you?” “No… I know, it’s not cheap. But it’s not that super expensive either. And I think it’s important that I invest in my own well being.” “For my kids, I don’t mind paying, but for … Read more

I lazy to write today. So I just post a video, k! With a simple message. Be fair to the employee. Be fair to the employer. And the employee always come first. Happy weekend everybody. Thank God it’s FINALLY FRIDAY! Bimbo #EmployeeExperience #HRMatters #ItsJustBusiness

A lot do ask, how long should I stay in a company? If 1 year, then you say I am a katak job hopper. If 10 years, then you say I am a dinosaur furniture. I asked my ex-boss this question, then she told me this, “You should stay for at least 1 promotion or … Read more

It basically refers to a leave period where the employee is leaving the company (either voluntary resignation or being terminated) and is not allowed to work, but still being paid. During this period, the employee is not allowed to start a new full time employment cause technically the employee is still a full time employee … Read more

It basically refers to taking a break from work for a longer period of time. Like the term suggested, the word originated from the word “Sabbath” which according to Merriam-Webster, the 7th day of the week observed from Friday evening to Saturday evening as a rest day and worship by Jews and some Christians. This … Read more

It basically refers to an employee having a second job outside her/his full time job. So just like how the term suggested, this 2nd job is normally performed at night, under the moon, so to speak. Now, a lot of companies does not have a policy about it but doesn’t mean employees can take advantage … Read more

I am a very busy person indeed. That is why for me to be able to go on a peaceful holiday, it does require some precise planning. 1. Timing is important. With best endeavors, I try to avoid payroll and month end closing period when I am the busiest. Also, I check my calendar to … Read more