#TheAspiredCXO

Had a fantastic time today with Ben Ho, the CEO and Founder of TalentBank. We spent hours talking and getting to know each other. Our background, past experiences, hardships, successes, and visions for the future. It almost felt a blind date in Love Is Blind, except instead of being in pods, we were in a … Read more

Confucius said, “He who learns but does not think, is lost! He who thinks but does not learn is in great danger.” AuntyHR says, “He who learns but does not think is in the wrong training program. He who thinks but does not learn is probably your manager.” 🤭 Consider sending them my way. Due … Read more

During Ramadhan, it’s quite common employees will take the opportunity to moonlight – selling food, clothes, or other items to earn extra income. It’s a great chance to boost earnings, but the question is: ⚠️ Is moonlighting considered misconduct in Malaysia?(Note: Moonlighting refers to working a second job or running a side business while still … Read more

Makan sambal terasa pedas,Minum kopi terasa panas,Kerja bertimbun, bos makin ganas,Silap sikit, kena marah tak puas. Meeting panjang, kepala panas,Kerja keras, kata-kata makin pedas,Duduk diam, hati makin lemas,Katanya, “Oi malas! KPI tak cukup ikhlas!” Dugaan kerja, panas dan pedas,Kadang nak gila, rentak makin deras,Kena sabar, kena bawa balik beras,Jaga mental sebelum terkandas. Pantun ini sekadar … Read more

Many have asked me, “Aunty, my company transferred me without my agreement. Is that allowed?” Generally speaking, unfortunately, yes. In industrial law, it’s widely recognised the company holds the authority to transfer employees across various departments, positions, branches, or even affiliated companies within the organisation. This is often outlined in employment contracts with a clause … Read more

Recently, I’ve been receiving grievances from my followers about a common office dilemma – constantly being asked to contribute to gifts for bosses and colleagues. What starts as small amounts eventually adds up, and before you realise it, you’re wondering where your lunch money went. 😅 Of course, we have the right to say no, … Read more

Constructive Dismissal happens when an employee resigns due to an employer’s conduct, which has made continued employment intolerable or unreasonable. The resignation is not voluntary but rather forced due to the employer’s actions, making it equivalent to an unfair dismissal. Key elements of a Constructive Dismissal in Malaysia is: Now, I want to highlight that … Read more

It’s Sunday. The Talentbank Career Fair is happening in Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre. And to my delight, I saw many bosses are on the ground. From managers to the CEO of Talentbank himself, Ben Ho, leaders were right there at the booths, engaging with job seekers, answering questions, and working alongside their people. That’s right. … Read more

An actual conversation last night between a 25-year-old and a 47-year-old. “Why did you choose this highlight? You want to tell your mother don’t work for 20 years in a company is it? Hahahaha…”“Hahahaha… actually I’m telling myself! I feel these words hit me.”“Aaahhh… if it hits you, then it will hit a lot of … Read more

In my latest GRWM videos on YouTube, I insisted on including my producer’s name in the end credits because, for me, it’s important to give credit where it’s due. At just 25, she can be quite assertive – I sometimes even find her bossy hahahaha… but I absolutely love it! She directs me on what … Read more