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“You promoted the wrong person and everyone knows it, including the person you promoted.” I have been on both sides of this equation. The one being promoted, and the one who felt bitter over somebody else’s promotion. From my experience, wrong promotions usually happen when loyalty is valued over competency. The visibility has overpowered the … Read more

🕔 No. 1: Flexible Working Hours This is the most common practice, allowing Muslim employees to leave one hour earlier in exchange for skipping lunch break or starting work earlier. This arrangement must be based on mutual agreement. 🦀 No. 2: Be Mindful with Food EventsAvoid organising birthday celebrations or farewell lunches at midday. If … Read more

A comment on IG questioned, “Accepting counter offer got dignity? 😮🫢” It made me ponder for a while. Do you believe in counter-offers? Share with me. xoxoxo https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUTGJm5kn2l/?igsh=bnpubG1wZmp2djBv

Many people frown at pickleball courts, especially the hardcore badminton and tennis loyalists. But the way I see it, it’s not really about the sport, but the space it creates. For people like me who haven’t been active in sports for eons, it feels far more approachable compared to tennis or badminton. The game is … Read more

Finally. I managed to organise a FREE webinar with the help of my elite partner, E2 Workforce Consulting. The probation period is where many employers get… impatient. Too impatient, if you ask me. I’ve expereinced this many times with my HODs. One month in, “HR, I don’t like this person. Can we just serve notice as per contract?” … Read more

Many have asked, “My contract says I cannot join a competitor. Is it legit?” Short answer: No. Under Section 28 of the Contracts Act 1950 (not the Employment Act), any agreement that restrains a person from carrying on a lawful profession, trade, or business is generally void in Malaysia. That means most non-compete clauses that … Read more

This is the first episode, and the conversations are already so brave. Especially if you’re a Tim Tiah fan. Enjoy the show: https://youtu.be/QSHSUOKkA7g?si=KxJStwgTvLBtp9MK xoxoxo,The oldest at the table, representing Gen X

May we stop expecting better returns,while repeating the same old turns. xoxoxo

People often ask me, “How long should I stay in a company?” Here’s my textbook answer. If you stay at least 3 years, most recruiters won’t question your staying power. You’ve proven you can commit and you’re not just a touch-and-go. If you stay more than 8 years, some people might start wondering, “Can this … Read more