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As 2019 has arrived, we take a look back at AJobThing’s 10 best articles of 2018! With topics ranging from government policies to HR tips, these must-read articles garnered thousands of readers.
10. All You Need to Know About Probationary Periods
7 November 2018
No matter how effective your interview process, you cannot predict how well a candidate will integrate into your organisation. A research says that 81% of individuals admitted to lying in their job interviews.
The truth about probationary periods is that almost one out of five new employees fail to get past their probationary period or have their probationary period extended. What employers need is a well-drafted probationary period clause.
9. HRDF Will Conduct On-Site Inspections
14 December 2018
The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) has announced that it will be conducting on-site inspections to verify the amount of monthly Human Resources Development (HRD) levy paid are in accordance to any provision or/and regulation of PSMB Act 2001.
8. 21,532 People Lost Their Jobs in 2018, 50% From Klang Valley
17 December 2018
The Ministry of Human Resources revealed that from January 1 to December 7 this year, about 21,532 people had lost their jobs nationwide. More than half of those who lost their jobs were formerly employed within the Klang Valley.
7. Performance Appraisal: Doing it Right
16 October 2018
A performance review can be a great way to help develop employees and make them the best they can be. The best chance for employees to improve and meet their expectations is through consistent appraisal standards. As such, employees can look forward to these events as it represents a chance to get better as opposed to a lecture from management.
6. EPF Will Align Employer & Employee Contribution with the New Minimum Wage Order
7 December 2018
Starting 1st January 2019, the minimum contribution for employees and employers will be aligned with the Minimum Wages Order (Amendment) 2018. This is confirmed by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). The minimum wage of RM1,100 are set for all parts of Malaysia including Sabah and Sarawak.
5. 11th Malaysia Plan: Everything HR Must Know
22 October 2018
On 18 October, the Malaysian government stated in Parliament that the mid-term review will focus on labour market reformation and human development. Priority will be given to high quality investments in order to produce a more high-skilled labour workforce.
4. No More 30% HRDF Contribution by Employers Starting Nov 15
12 November 2018
Starting from Nov 15, the government will discontinue a pool fund under its human capital development programme which is made up of 30% of contributions from employers registered with the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF).
3. HR’s Guide to Show Cause Letters
29 November 2018
There is nothing scarier than these three words: “show cause letter.” Even though most people understand that working in an organisation requires communicating and working together for a common goal, sometimes conflicts will occur for different reasons.
2. Foreign Workers Will Get Socso Coverage Starting Jan 1
21 November 2018
The Malaysian Cabinet has decided to place social security protection of foreign workers under the Social Security Organisation (Socso) starting 1st January 2019.
“Employers who hire foreign workers with valid documents including expatriates must register their employees with Socso and contribute to the Employment Injury Scheme under the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4).”
1. Budget Malaysia 2019: Everything HR and Employers Must Know
2 November 2018
Our live coverage of Malaysia Budget 2019, with news impacting Malaysian HR and employers as announced in the Parliament by Minister of Finance, Lim Guan Eng.
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