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In a Masterclass, Professor Jeffery Pfeffer from Stanford University said something that stayed with me:👉 “Don’t overshare at work.” A young man then asked him, “Does that mean we can’t have friends at work?” His reply was interesting:Yes, you can have friends. But don’t forget, your colleague is also your competitor. When we overshare our weaknesses, … Read more

📡 HR & Employers, Time to get serious & have fun with the Employment Act! 🇲🇾 Join me on the EA Tour, where we’ll explore the Employment Act 1955 in plain, practical, AuntyHR language 😈, with real stories, and yes… a copy of the EA book itself. 📙 Stationery is on us.Just bring yourself.And a … Read more

The other day, a follower asked, “Aunty, I started my job on the 2nd of June, but the 1st was a Sunday (rest day). The company didn’t pay me starting from the 1st. Is that allowed?” It’s possible. If your contract says you are appointed on 2nd June 2025, then yes.It’s completely allowed, and in … Read more

On paper, it sounds too good to be true.“Cutilah! Take as many days off as you want! No limits, no guilt.”F-BS. Employees often take less leave because of pressure.They don’t want to be seen as abusing the system.They fear judgement, “Why you always on holiday ah?” And truthfully, if people were really taking too much … Read more

Or is it tough love? From a HR perspective, the answer depends on context and frequency. Generally, bullying is defined as repeated, unreasonable behaviour that creates a hostile or intimidating environment. So, a single angry outburst, while unprofessional, may not meet the “threshold” of bullying. However, if it’s repeated insults, humiliation, or name-calling (especially from … Read more

Why is it that so many salespeople don’t study their competitors? What are they charging?How does their product stack up against yours?What are their strengths and weaknesses? Sometimes I feel, the customers know the competitor better than you! Great sales aren’t just about pitching your features.It’s also about anticipating what your customer will ask after … Read more

Maka kami, para pekerja, berikrar akan menumpukan seluruh tenaga dan usaha kami untuk menjaga periuk nasi dan mental sendiri, berdasarkan atas prinsip-prinsip yang berikut: 1. Kepercayaan kepada Gaji Masuk On Time2. Kesetiaan kepada Diri Sendiri Dahulu3. Keluhuran Balik Tepat Waktu4. Kedaulatan Bonus & Increment5. Kesopanan dan Kesusilaan… Sampai Offer Baru Masuk >.< Gitu. xoxoxo

So many people get confused about this.You submitted your resignation on 31 July and then wondered why you didn’t get paid for the 31 August public holiday. First, check your termination notice in your employment contract.Understand that 30 days, 4 weeks, and 1 month are all different. Here’s what it means for this scenario (resignation … Read more

Ever wonder why bosses sometimes seem impatient when you’re speaking?I caught myself thinking about it today. Maybe it’s not that they don’t care. Maybe it’s time pressure.Leaders juggle deadlines, meetings, and their own deliverables.So sometimes, their mental bandwidth just runs out. However I understand…When leaders rush or dismiss someone, we risk shutting down great ideas … Read more