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.

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. 

Quiet quitting is when employees do the minimum necessary at work, refusing to do anything beyond their responsibilities. This is commonly motivated by the perception that work-life balance should be prioritised. This trend has arguably grown in popularity in recent years due to the pandemic.

As the employer or HR leader, you play an important role in the layoff process. From carefully organizing layoff meetings to providing severance packages for affected workers, you also need to select and decide which employee to let go, which can present many emotional and technical challenges. As Forbes advises, companies should never allow employees to self-select to be laid off. If they do that, their best talents often choose to be laid off. 

Consider your request. Even with thorough preparation, asking for a raise is difficult. It's possible that you could have phrased your request more effectively or timed it better. Take into account how you made the request, and remember that some of the most frequent reasons major corporations decline to raise demands may have nothing to do with your performance.

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, most of us are eager to take time off work. However, a recent survey found that stress levels rise by 38% during the holidays. What factors are causing this level of dissatisfaction? And how can we use our jobs to make us feel better? Here are a few workplace wellness suggestions for a more enjoyable and stress-free holiday season.

The hiring dilemma is real. As remote and hybrid work arrangements are becoming more popular daily, more companies are adapting to the trend and recruiting a mix of freelancers, part-timers, and full-time employees. 

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.