Managers are among the most effective tools for increasing employee engagement. And where better to interact with your employees than one-on-one? These meetings provide an excellent opportunity to strengthen relationships with employees and communicate successes, challenges, objectives, feedback, and other topics. On the other hand, the one-on-one meeting is one that almost every manager could improve.

Reformist opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been appointed Malaysia’s 10th Prime Minister. According to Istana Negara’s statement today, the appointment was made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.

Are you planning to ask for a raise? If this is the case, you may be nervous. However, properly preparing before making your initiative for a raise can greatly improve your chances of success. Prepare to overcome your nerves. Discover how and when to ask for a raise so that the right people hear your proposal.

According to a study by Jobstreet, at least 26% of Malaysian employees have falsified their MCs to obtain a free day off. And these are only the individuals who admitted to their transgression, as 57% of employers claim to have previously received a phoney MC from an employee. 

But transparency doesn't mean throwing a warning to the wind or saying whatever comes to mind; it means understanding the value of honest and forthright information exchange in your organisation.

Many employees are uncomfortable with salary discussions. According to a salary study conducted by job hunt and careers company Zippia, even though only 45% of employees feel adequately compensated, 50% are uncomfortable discussing paychecks in the workplace. Furthermore, those open to discussing their pay with coworkers are more likely to expect a significant raise.

From Sunday, November 20, until Sunday, December 18, Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup 2022. This is an exciting sporting event for football enthusiasts.  However, it could be challenging for employers, as many matches will be shown during odd hours in Malaysia.

Skip-level meetings are normally short and infrequent, but they can hugely impact senior management and individual contributors. The purpose of these meetings is not to diminish managers in between but rather to communicate with those working across various levels of the company and discuss employees’ development, company vision, and strategy.

This is a scene that many employers and team leaders fear as it can disrupt many things, including team morale and performance. Although resignations are generally unpredictable, there are a few strategies you can take note of to prevent the negative consequences of the exit.  

A healthy work environment functions in a way that “if one fails, we all fail. If one wins, we all win.” On the other hand, a toxic culture works in the opposite. It’s “they vs me” or “they’ve failed vs I’ve won”. There is zero teamwork in this type of disruptive mentality, which could seriously destroy collaboration.