When I first became active on social media talking about HR, I was honestly shocked to see how much people hated HR. Like, really hated. But after listening to the rakyat’s stories, I understood why. If I had to deal with unhelpful, untrustworthy, and uncheerful HR like that, I’d hate them too! That’s why tomorrow, … Read more
When one of my team members went on maternity leave, I asked another to temporarily cover her duties. I knew this meant extra work and less time for herself. To acknowledge this, I gave her a Stretch Allowance – a small token for taking on the additional responsibility. When I wasn’t entirely sure if a … Read more
Since I was a young kid, I’ve love managing projects. I love taking a concept or idea, visualising it, and then bringing it to life. There’s just something magical about seeing it all come together. Honestly, I think a big part of my successful career transition is thanks to my project management skills. After all, … Read more
That’s a wrap for the first leg of The HR Interrupted Tour! Two amazing training sessions completed in Kuala Lumpur, and my cup is overflowing. I’m truly blown away by the dedication and enthusiasm of my participants. Your willingness to share your questions and experiences, and actively participate in the activities I planned for you … Read more
This is one of my favourite stories to share in my Live sessions. I once had a staff member who was consistently late to work – not by 5-10 minutes, but more like 45-60 minutes late. One day, I asked her why she arrived so late each day, especially since she didn’t live far from … Read more
People have asked, “Aunty, can the company terminate me if I exit my company’s WhatsApp group? Going mental!” Well, it depends how smart is the company’s HR. I give you two real-life court cases: Case 1 – Company Tidak Berjaya: The company terminated an employee from leaving the company’s WhatsApp group without permission, interpreting the … Read more
Reprimand privately, respectfully. Praise publicly, loudly. Correcting someone’s mistakes is necessary, but how we do it can make all the difference. When we reprimand, we do it privately and with respect. This approach not only protects the person’s dignity but also builds trust. It shows that we’re there to guide, not to shame. On the … Read more
I’ve been obsessed with Chris Voss recently. He is a former FBI hostage negotiator known for his expertise in high-stakes negotiations. He has a fascinating trick in negotiations – the art of triggering a “no.” Unlike traditional advice, which often focuses on getting the other party to say “yes”, Voss teaches that a “no” can … Read more
A huge thank you to Blood Malaysia for sponsoring the gifts, the team at Aisling Professional Development for helping me organize, and my chiropractor Ken Lim for his special appearance. And to all the participants who were so active throughout the 2-day session, asking questions and generously sharing their experiences in managing discipline at their … Read more
First leg of my HR Interrupted training tour kicked off today! I was thrilled to see everyone had a fruitful session with the professional chiropractor. As HR professionals, we spend so much time sitting at our desks, so it’s essential to learn proper stretches from professionals to prevent work-related injuries. I wanted this to be … 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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