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On 8 January 2025, Singapore passed the Workforce Fairness Act (WFA), a significant step in making fair employment practices legally enforceable. The Act protects workers across the employment lifecycle against discrimination based on 11 protected characteristics: Of course, there are always exceptions. The Act sensibly recognises practical realities by allowing narrow exceptions where certain characteristics … Read more

I want to have Khairulaming’s current problems with his latest project, Rembayung. #iykyk

Forced resignation is one of the most misunderstood (and most abused) practices in the workplace. Can an employer legally tell an employee: 👉 “Either you resign, or we terminate you”? In the latest episode of #BebelHR, I sat down with returning guest Dzulfadhli Lamin, a Senior Consultant at E2 Workforce Consulting with 10 years of … Read more

Yesterday, I walked into a room with my PA, and fully aware we are going to be the oldest ones there.And I loved it. There’s something infectious about Gen Z energy. I shared a simple idea with the group that many workplace troubles can be avoided when we show up with the right intentions. How … Read more

AuntyHR here, the self-proclaimed Rakyat’s HR Helpdesk. I’ve received many messages about this, so I decided to put up a proper post, especially for those based in Johor. Ideally, the date for Hari Raya Aidilfitri is officially declared only after the sighting of the new moon of Syawal. For the purpose of this post, we … Read more

Untuk 2026, kita tak berjanji jadi sempurna. Kita janji jadi konsisten.Kita janji tak abaikan diri sendiri demi kerja atau orang lain.Kita janji lebih berani bersuara dengan berhemah.Kita janji ambil tanggungjawab atas pilihan kita. 2026 kita tak buat janji kosong.Harap-harap orang lain (terutamanya bos) pun sama. 🤞 xoxoxo

I visited brioHR’s new spanking office yesterday.Always nice to step into a workspace that’s green and calming. It was great catching up with Benjamin Croc, co-founder of brioHR, and his team.We discussed how we can partner together to promote HRMS adoption within the HR community and SMEs. On that note, I’ve also just signed up … Read more

Disappointment rarely comes from bad intentions.From my experience, it comes from unmanaged expectations. So here’s what I’ve been practicing for years to avoid disappointment. ☝️ Start with what the company actually needsAs HODs, we need to be clear on what success looks like for the business this year.Revenue? Retention? Growth? Compliance? What exactly are we … Read more

The first month of the year sets the tone for everything that follows. Before the pace picks up with meetings, deadlines, and “urgent” requests, there are two important conversations every employee should prioritise early in the year. 1️⃣ Align on SMART goals with your boss Use this time to agree on what success looks like, … Read more

Whistleblowing is the act of reporting wrongdoing within an organisation.Fraud. Corruption. Harassment Abuse of power. Serious breaches of law. Downright bad ethics. At its core, it’s about doing the right thing. But irl, whistleblowing is not just a moral decision.It is a calculated act of courage. Because courage without preparation can cost you your job, … Read more