POV: Learning to Praise

Years ago, I received an anonymous 360-degree feedback that said:“I wish she could be more generous with her compliments.” When I read that comment, immediately in my head, I was so defensive. To me, praise was reserved for extraordinary achievements. Like, look. You are doing your job. That is exactly what you are supposed to … Read more

HariKhamis: Rasa Penat (HR Edition)

Rasa penat, hey!Rasa sangat penat wei!Hey, boss gaduh staff merajuk,HR juga kena wei! Pagi-pagi boss datang, Muka kedut macam bakchang,“HR can fire him today?”“Eh boss! cannot like that, wait!” Baru duduk buka laptop,Email masuk tiga puluh,“HR I want to make a complaint,”Cerita dia panjang betul. Kalau process that kemas,Dokumen missing sini sana,Bila kes sampai mahkamah,HR … Read more

POV: Employment Act Literacy

After two years working closely with HR practitioners and SME business owners, one thing has become very clear to me. Most bosses are not trying to exploit their people by short-changing benefits. They just don’t know the law well enough. I’ve seen leaders mean well, act fast, and rely on outdated advice, sometimes even from … Read more

PSA: Replacement Leave for Nuzul Al-Quran

This year, Nuzul Al-Quran falls on 7 March 2026 (Saturday) in Malaysia. It is a national public holiday except for Johor, Kedah, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Sabah and Sarawak. Many employees who work a five-day week (Monday to Friday) have been asking: Since the public holiday falls on Saturday, are we entitled to a replacement day? … Read more

POV: From Influencer to Community Accelerator

Three years ago, I left my corporate job. Since then, I’ve experimented with content, workshops, partnerships, and speaking gigs. Somewhere along the way, I realised that while influence is powerful, community is transformational. That’s why this next project matters so much to me. Together with E2 Workforce Consulting, I’ll be co-hosting the E2 IR/HR Conference … Read more

POV: The Witch Hunt

I asked someone today, “Do we want to solve problems, or are we going on a witch hunt?” I genuinely need to know. From my twenty years in corporate, I’ve witnessed this many times. When something goes wrong, organisations tend to switch into one of two modes: 🧯 Problem-Solving Mode:– What happened?– What failed in … Read more

The Next Step: My Inaugural HR Conference

For the past two years, after leaving my corporate job, I’ve been experimenting with a variety of projects across the education and entertainment industries. And now, after two years, I’m ready for my next step in this career transition. In collaboration with E2 Workforce Consulting, I’ll be hosting my inaugural conference, the first E2 HR/IR … Read more

Hari Khamis: Bila Ramadan & CNY Bertemu

Bulan ini kita sambut Ramadan dan Tahun Baru Cina serentak. Pada mulanya, saya kurang faham kenapa media sosial begitu huru-hara dengan gabungan dua perayaan ini… sehinggalah saya mengalaminya sendiri. Open House Tahun Baru Cina Capital A & AirAsia, dalam mesej jemputan tertulis:“In observance of the holy month of Ramadan, meals will be served from 7.15 … Read more

POV: The Ridicule of Mental Health

One morning, my pet turtle went missing from its tank. Ten minutes of searching and I was already imagining the worst. I called my boss and told her I will be late and might need to take EL. She said okay, approved. @}–}—– Another time, I had a near putus cinta argument with my boyfriend. … Read more

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Ku Sim Ling, fondly known as AuntyHR™ on social media, is a seasoned HR expert with 20 years of experience in the workforce solutions industry. With half a million followers across LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, she's influencing the HR landscape from Malaysia.

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