#TheAspiredCXO

⚠️ Nagging Post Alert 🧨 * I’ve been typing this phrase a lot lately, especially in my DMs. Look, we all have bad days at work. But if every conversation turns into a complaint session, people will start to wonder… Do you want a solution?Or are you just collecting sympathy points? As someone who’s been … Read more

Umur 22, first cinta, hilang dara.Umur 23, hati putus, first breakup.Hilang diri.Tenggelam. Umur 27, jumpa cinta baru.Ingatkan sampai jannah, tetapi…Umur 38 hati renyuk lagi.Mid-life crisis hit macam tsunami. Umur 39, jatuh cinta sekali lagi. Tak perfect. But I learnt to love… life.Bila jatuh, jangan duduk lama.Menangis boleh, tetapi bangun tetap wajib. Lean into life.Tak semua … Read more

They’re not the same thing. A background check is a formal process used to verify a candidate’s identity, criminal record, education, past employment, financial status, and more – depending on the job role and industry. A reference check, on the other hand, is more like calling your ex-manager to ask, “How was it like working … Read more

A reference check is a standard hiring procedure where the prospective employer contacts a candidate’s former manager to verify past performance, behaviour, and suitability for the role. It serves as a validation, beyond the resume and interview, to ensure the person we’re hiring is really who they say they are. Companies do it because resumes … Read more

In our latest #BebelHR episode, Victor & I break down the fuss around LHDN’s Stamp Duty Audit Framework and what it means for HR. We’ve got until 31st December 2025 to get our act (and contracts) together! Watch here 👉 https://youtu.be/Sx98hUF3jxk xoxoxo

This one, one of my hiring managers actually shared with me before. He told me he likes to look out for hobbies in the resume to gauge what kind of personality the candidate has. Like, if they are into outdoor activities like camping or swimming, they’re probably more active. If they list reading or listening … Read more

Huh? Why report to LHDN if your employer didn’t pay commission? You meant they didn’t pay your tax, isit? If it’s a commission issue, that’s under JTK, not LHDN. Let me explain. Under the Employment Act 1955, which is under the purview of JTK, wages include basic salary and any other remuneration paid for work … Read more

Well, there is no law that requires HR to do so. And honestly, I’m puzzled with the intention behind this question. HR is a very busy department. We don’t normally pull out biometric attendance record without a reason. The only times HR might extract the attendance report are usually:• To gather evidence for disciplinary action … Read more

Biasanya, paksa cuti memang tak boleh. Tak kisah lah… Raya ke, kilang shut down ke, ofis tengah renovate ke, Christmas ke, company trip ke – memang tak boleh. Sebab… cuti tahunan itu hak pekerja untuk memilih bila dia nak ambil, walaupun masih memerlukan kelulusan bos. Tetapi kalau bos yang pilihkan hari, dan pekerja terpaksa cuti, … Read more

I’m assuming there’s been little to no progress in your applications – which is probably why you asked this question. From my experience, if you’ve sent out tons of applications, and received zero responses, chances are it’s a resume issue. Here are some common problems I often see: • Outdated format. You don’t have to … Read more