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In Malaysia, the Employment Act 1955 (EA1955) doesn’t actually use the word salary.It uses “wages” and it means all remuneration payable under a contract of service for work done, excluding certain items such as statutory contributions, travel allowances, and reimbursements. However in everyday HR and corporate lingo, we often say salary, typically referring to a … Read more

They say self-promotion is bragging.I say it’s recognition. I once thought it doesn’t matter if I had kept my head down… believing my work would speak for itself.Later, I learned I was wrong.Silence had cost me more than pride. If we don’t talk about our achievements, someone else will take the credit.If we don’t tell … Read more

Do things that scare you.Do things that make you doubt yourself a little.Do things that test your patience, your pride, and your ego too. Growth never happens when it’s easy. The promotion you want will demand more than talent.The business you dream of will come with spreadsheets that don’t add up.The peace you so crave … Read more

When we hear “flexible work arrangements”, many of us still think of it as a pandemic workaround or a special favour to employees. The fact is, flexibility has become one of the strongest business strategies for attraction, retention and performance, especially for the next generation of the workforce. Companies that embrace FWA are seeing measurable results like … Read more

Wishing everyone a joyous and prosperous Diwali! 🪔May your homes be filled with light, laughter, and love. 🫰May our hearts stay open in the true spirit of muhibbah. 🫶Where every celebration is shared, and every success is multiplied. 🏆 Happy Diwali, everybody! 💋

Complacency kills before failure even begins.

💚  Apologise properly.Not “Sorry you feel that way,” but “You’re right. I messed up. I’ll fix it.” 💚 Give feedback without trauma.Mean what you say but don’t be mean when you say it. 💚 Can take feedback without making it a therapy session.No tears. No tantrums. Just growth. 💚 Know when to STFU.Especially during people’s … Read more

“Boss, your idea is so terrible, I’m getting a toothache just listening to it.” (true story) “Boss, you say no bonus because company takde duit, but how come got budget for renovation?” (also true story) “Boss, you asked for my opinion. But when I gave it, you offended pulak. This open communication or open fire?!?!?!” … Read more

Semalam saya tengok filem “No Other Choice” lakonan Lee Byung-hun (omg hensem giler), arahan Park Chan-wook. Cerita tentang seorang pekerja yang dah berkhidmat di kilang selama 25 tahun. Bila kilang tu upgraded dengan automasi, ramai pekerja dibuang sebab langkah penjimatan kos. Macam ramai yang senasib, dia tidak dapat cari kerja lain dengan gaji yang sama … Read more

Come learn the Employment Act 1955 with me. It’s going to be an intimate session in Ipoh this November. Stories you’ll only hear inside my training vault. HRDC Claimable. Link to register:https://forms.gle/tQoacqwrWHZ5Vrb97 xoxoxo