Discover the importance of training and development and how investing in training programs can lead to well-trained employees, reduced employee turnover, and enhanced organizational performance.

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.

But if your job posting does not have the right information or is overloaded with requirements, they may turn away or be less likely to apply. 

Employee empowerment does not look the same across every organisation. Having said that, the basic goal of any empowerment programme is to give employees the autonomy and responsibility they need to resolve issues and ultimately succeed in their jobs.

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.

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. 

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.

Negative feedback can be uncomfortable to utter, but if poorly delivered, it can be damaging and unhelpful. While we have all been on the receiving end of criticism, it still proves to be difficult to give or take. 

Successful and respected managers never forget that their role is to serve their people, not the other way around. Here are 3 things any new manager should do within the first month of the role. 

OKR, or "Objective and Key Result," is a collaborative framework for creating goals for groups where they can concentrate on the same objectives.