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Not every kid has the privilege to play Super Mario Bros on Nintendo. Not every worker has the luxury to watch Super Mario Bros on a Sunday without bosses kacau-ing. Not every woman has the freedom to play dress-up at a public cinema reminiscing about the joy of childhood. I am not that kid. Nor … Read more

Okay folks, it’s official, Raya Day 1 is going to be this Saturday, 22nd April 2023. Here are some pointers to consider when referring to the chart below: Hope it helps. #Raya2023 #BebelEmploymentAct #BebelBimbo

Pekerja-pekerja di negara kita, Bekerja keras tak kenal lelah, Hari Raya tiba, tetap berkorban, Menyumbang tenaga, demi negara tercinta. … Doktor, jururawat, anggota bomba, Polis trafik, pengawal keselamatan, Kerja di klinik, hospital, pejabat, Mesti bekerja, tak kira apa jua raya. … Pekerja kilang, pejabat pos, Pemandu bas, penjual sayur, Bekerja tidak henti, tak kenal waktu, … Read more

Want to avoid committing career suicide? Remember these mistakes of DEATH! DISCRIMINATION. Ageism, sexism, racism. They all are cancerous that eats away the very core of humanity including our career. ENTITLEMENT. Listen to Simon Sinek. When we don’t get what we want, we blame the system, the boss, the coworkers, the economy, the company, the … Read more

To conquer the corporate world, first we need to survive. So remember this acronym SURVIVE to not only just survive but also to thrive in this competitive world of business! S – STAY POSITIVE. Positive vibes, positive life, including the workplace. U – UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE. Culture is the heart of an organization, understand it … Read more

I am delighted to be invited to the Pre-Launch Event of National Training Week 2023 organized by Human Resource Development Corporation today at Le Meriden Putrajaya. It’s heartening to see the government taking a pro-active role in reskilling and upskilling our nation’s workforce. As someone who is passionate about quality education, I’ve excited about the … Read more

As someone who has worked in the human resources field for close to 20 years, I have seen and experienced first-hand the changes in the job landscape. In the past, the focus was on compliance with labour laws and for employees, job security. Employee welfare was often an afterthought. Over time, the economy grew and … Read more

In line with the Employment (Amendment) Act, the government introduced paid paternity leave, allowing male employees who are fathers of new-borns to take up to seven days of paid leave. Unfortunately, stigma may be attached to employees taking paternity leave, leading to discrimination that discourages employees from utilizing their leave entitlements. From the employers’ point … Read more

Another change that should be seen as a welcome update is the increased entitlement of paid maternity leave for working mothers who are recovering post-delivery. Previously, the Employment Act provided for 60 days of maternity leave, but with the amendment, mothers of new-borns will now be entitled to 98 days to recuperate. On the flip … Read more