More than ever, employees now want to work for sustainable companies. An IBM survey found a rising interest in workers wishing to apply for and accept jobs from environmentally-friendly companies, with 67% stating that they are more willing to apply for and 68% more willing to accept employment from such organizations.

Everything at the company seems to be going smoothly. You have an efficient team in place, and everyone works harmoniously. And suddenly, your high-performing employee comes into your office and hands you a letter of resignation. You don’t want them to leave. But can you, as an employer, refuse a resignation letter, or are you most obligated to accept it?

Organizations have a variety of obligations to their employees, including protecting and using their personal information. A few instances of personal data that human resource management (HRM) is obliged to protect include financial information, work history, social media profiles, and educational background.

Every company will have employees who can’t get along. Be it differences in their personalities, opinions, work methods, or some other factors, sometimes employees don’t click, and disagreements are bound to happen. And when conflicts arise in the office, it affects everybody. I

According to Section 19 of the Employment Act 1955, as an employer, you are required to pay every employee within seven days after the last day of the salary payment period. 

Domestic inquiry is a procedure that gives the accused employee a chance to respond to allegations against them.

Can you require staff to work on a public holiday in Malaysia — including a short-notice one? Here's what the Employment Act requires you to pay, and your options.

Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysia's newly elected prime minister, has announced November 28 as a public holiday in recognition of the support the rakyat gave him and his party in the recent general election.

Raising the retirement age over 60, Datuk Dr. Syed Hussain Syed Husman, head of the Malaysian Employers Federation, recommended allowing employees above 60  to continue working depending on mutual agreement with their employer. Employing older workers may appear to be an inescapable financial burden for some companies. Still, there are various advantages that, if correctly handled, can give your company a competitive advantage.

Competitive salaries, bonuses, paid leaves, and promotions. These are just some of the basic employee benefits that most employers in Malaysia offer to attract and retain their talents. While they motivate employees to some point, a 2021 survey found that 66% of employees tend to wait for their company's new benefits offerings before deciding whether to stay or go.