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By law, we’re not required to give a reason when applying for annual leave. As long as we follow the company’s process, our leave should be granted, even if we simply put “Personal matters.” However, while we’re not obligated to provide a reason, the company can reject our leave for 4 main reasons: 1. Insufficient … Read more

Look. I know the world isn’t always ideal, and we can’t always depend on our bosses or HR to save the day. But trust me, there’s a lot we can do for our own mental health. When I was going through my mid-life crisis (yes, I went through that too – twice!), I didn’t just … Read more

Many have asked, “Aunty, does a company need to issue a minimum of 3 warning letters before terminating an employee?” Well, not necessarily. If the misconduct is serious, such as fraud or causing harm to another employee, one incident can be enough to justify termination. However, if it’s a case of minor misconduct, immediately terminating … Read more

When it comes to managing discipline in the workplace, one of the clearest lessons I’ve learned comes from the famous story of Sun Tzu, who was tasked with training the emperor’s concubines. When the concubines refused to take Sun Tzu’s commands seriously, he demonstrated the importance of discipline by executing the emperor’s favourite concubines. This … Read more

When I first started going on podcast interviews, I was terrible. I had zero experience, and honestly, it showed. But I didn’t give up. For a whole year, I kept saying yes to every interview and practiced until I got better. A few days ago, I switched roles – I was the one interviewing a … Read more

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As Malaysian businesses, especially SMEs, we’re always looking for ways to stay competitive and retain top talent. Enter the all-new Progressive Wage Policy (PWP), designed to motivate employees and also boost productivity, while aligning to the country’s goal for a fairer workforce. The concept is simple – as skills and productivity increase, so does the … Read more

Time is both our greatest ally and our fiercest rival. It’s not about how much we have, but how wisely we use it. And honestly, most of us struggle with prioritising. Along the way, we’ll stumble and fail. It may feel like we are losing the race, but it’s all part of the journey. What … Read more

AuntyHR is back in the training classroom! An all-new syllabus on how to manage discipline in the workplace from HR’s POV. Just like any other department, HR is super busy and fast-moving. Often, it’s the disciplinary issues that interrupt our planned schedule, and more often than not, we end up having to drop everything to … Read more