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I was asked: “Aunty, I’m in HR. Every time we organise a team building, someone complains. What are we doing wrong?” This is a tough question but a very good one.  One comment I hear quite often is… we see back the same people and it just feels fake. But that’s exactly why team building … Read more

Generally speaking, tough love means caring enough about someone to tell them the truth, even when it’s uncomfortable to hear. The intention isn’t to shame, humiliate or tear someone down. The intention is to help them grow, become more resilient, or avoid bigger problems later.  Tough love builds the resilience muscle. The workplace won’t always … Read more

☑️ Test your internet 30 minutes before the interview. Make sure you have the interview link. ☑️ Have your phone fully charged and ready to use as a hotspot if your Wi-Fi fails. ☑️ Keep the interviewer’s phone number or email address handy in case you get disconnected. ☑️ Test your camera, microphone and speakers. … Read more

Oh, lawyers. I’ve had my fair share of dealing with lawyers in my professional and personal life (even dated one before). I must say… they do present themselves well and the confidence is memang meletups. Especially when they start arguing. But here’s one thing I’ve always wondered… despite knowing that they’ll face endless late nights, … Read more

I know many of you reading this are introverts. And here’s something I’ve noticed after interviewing people professionally for more than 20 years. Some of you are brilliant and downright funny. But… you take FOREVER to warm up. Unfortunately, interviews don’t wait for you. Most interviewers decide within the first few minutes whether you seem … Read more

I take things personally all the time. Because some things are absolutely personal, and I’m allowed to acknowledge that. However, I also understand that most things are less personal than we think. Often, it’s just me reacting from my own stress and insecurities. From my experience, employees often take feedback personally when it’s actually about … Read more

Today I want to express my appreciation to the crew from PIK Film, who have been with me throughout the past week. I was shortlisted to be featured in a documentary about women across Asia, and it has been such a lovely and eye-opening experience being part of a documentary production. I was impressed by … Read more

I’ve been there many times. Sometimes it got so bad that I spiralled into depression. But here’s the thing. There were also times when I worked very long hours and still felt energised. And there were days when I clocked out right at 6pm and still felt completely drained. So contrary to popular belief, burnout … Read more

With all these discussions surrounding LINDUNG 24 Jam, one good thing has come out of it. It has sparked a nationwide conversation about insurance protection. Tbh, I never gave much thought to my own coverage either. Like many people, I just assumed I was adequately protected and carried on with life. Now… I’m curious. If … Read more

1️⃣ Your boss asks you to overtime. You say “No.”⚖️ It depends.📒 If your employment contract, company policy and law allow it, and there is genuine business need, refusing without a valid reason may amount to insubordination. 2️⃣ Your boss transfers you to another branch. You refuse.⚖️ It depends.📒 Many employers have the right to … Read more