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It took me a long time to adjust to work from home after I lost my office. The struggle is very real. Full episode: WFH vs. WFO – Why We’re Still Team Office. Streaming now: https://youtu.be/zeKYlrLrjbg?si=K54FQH4dac8ZD8Ri xoxoxo

Malaysia’s PMX announced a WFH policy for the public sector, statutory bodies, and GLCs, effective 15 April 2026, decided during a Cabinet meeting and it has sparked conversations about productivity vs. flexibility. Friends in the media have reached out to me for a commentary, and there was one that perplexed me. I was asked, “Should … Read more

Ever since I started my own private limited company this year, I signed up for brioHR as a paying customer… to run payroll. Now, brioHR always tell me their system is very user-friendly and asked me to test it out.But I said, it cannot be me who is testing it.Because I’ve been using HRMS systems … Read more

This is the anthem pekerja, inspired by the traditinal song Rasa Sayang. Memorise it. [Chorus]Rasa penat, hey!Rasa penat everyday,Hey, lihat bos dari jauh,Cepat look like busy hey! Pagi petang bekerja non-stop,Kopi habis, mata pun nak drop,Email datang tak sudah-sudah,Bos panggil, hati berdebar. [Chorus] Masuk meeting tak henti-henti,Semua penting, semua nak cepat,Semua orang nak priority,Nak pergi … Read more

Many have asked whether an announcement via WhatsApp is legit. Short answer: Yes, announcements through WhatsApp can be legitimate. Let me explain. In many cases, WhatsApp messages are considered written communication because they are recorded, have timestamps, show the sender and recipient, and can be screenshot and printed as evidence in court. In Industrial Court … Read more

Many HR have asked, “Aunty, we have an employee who has tendered a resignation and we have also issued an Acceptance of Resignation Letter. Then, the employee changed their mind and wants to continue working. How do we handle cases like this if we agree to take them back?” Aaahhh… this is an easy one. … Read more

Many have asked me, “Aunty, if I tender my resignation notice on a Sunday, when will my notice period start? Sunday or the next working day on Monday?” Sigh. Honestly, when I read this kind of message I feel resah. Sebab…. why is your resignation like that? Anyway, to answer that question, we need to … Read more

I was talking to a journalist, and we were discussing the rising oil prices and the idea of reducing fuel consumption by changing how we work. Then he asked me a question that made me think. If given only two choices, which would you choose? Option A:4-day work week but all 4 days must Work … Read more

One of the hardest parts of leadership is we are responsible for results today and people tomorrow. The work must continue, but the people must also grow.If the work continues but the people don’t grow, the organisation becomes weak.If the people grow but the work doesn’t continue, the organisation collapses.So the real job of a … Read more

Over the years, I have come to realise that career security does not come from staying in one company for a long time, or even from being very good at one job. Career security comes from knowing that if life forces you to change direction one day, you will still be okay. Many of us … Read more