Learn how to determine the appropriate time to bring workplace concerns to HR, considering factors such as toxicity, documentation, objectives, and legality. Get insights on making informed decisions to address issues effectively.

The government proposes displaying salary ranges in job ads to address declining wages among graduates and provide transparency for informed decisions. Associate Professor Dr. Ahmed Razman supports the move, urging all employers to disclose graduate salary ranges.

Discover why high performers leave organizations and learn effective strategies to retain top talent, including addressing key factors like career advancement, recognition, and work-life balance.

Employers must now obtain the Foreign Workers Employment Approval from the director-general of the Labour Department.

Employers with fewer than five employees will need to begin paying the new RM1,500 minimum wage from July 2023 instead of the scheduled January 1, 2023. 

What role does leadership have in motivating employees? You may believe that employees are entirely accountable for their motivation and zeal. They aren't. Employees are hired to do a duty. Therefore, you may receive the bare minimum if you don't learn to encourage employees as a leader and help them comprehend their purpose.

Most employment contracts nowadays come with clearly stated notice periods for such situations. Notice periods are between the worker’s tendered resignation and their last working day in the company. They’re expected to perform the necessary handover tasks and formalities during this time. 

Cost optimisation remains a top concern for human resources as the demand for high-value services rises in tandem with the need to boost productivity. HR leaders regularly face ad hoc cost-cutting strategies that could have unintended consequences. It's critical to avoid a knee-jerk reaction even though departments are under pressure to reduce costs.

It's crucial to have applicant and interview-to-hire ratios defined and measured when considering large volume hiring, whether for seasonal, a new location, or technically skilled and specialist positions. This will help you decide how aggressively and broadly to extend your hiring net.

The Ministry of Home Affairs now oversees the one-stop centre for hiring international workers. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) continues to supervise the one-channel system (OCS) for acquiring domestic workers.