Every company comes to a point when growth surges, and you have to recruit more employees. If not, your employees will be overloaded with projects, resulting in easier burnout. But it can be hard to pinpoint exactly when you've reached that point.

'Firing' an employee is never easy. Nevertheless, every company in Malaysia needs to be aware of the several laws that preside over the procedure, such as the Labour Relations Act (LRA) 1967 and the Employment Act 1955, as well as contract and case laws. 

Smoking is a habit many employees have, and because they frequently take short smoke breaks during the workday, they end up with more time outside the workplace than non-smoking employees.

Although employees who take extended lunch breaks can irritate supervisors, if problems are not resolved promptly, they can negatively impact company morale. Coworkers may regard these rule-breakers as operating above the law, which may effectively alienate both parties.

HR professionals can spend lots of time on email communications, whether offering a new role for candidates or communicating changes in the Company. Since this can be a time-consuming task, we've gathered 4 top HR email templates below so you can save time from writing emails from scratch and focus on other equivalently important tasks.

Salary competitive analysis is fundamental to providing fair, equitable pay. Innovative companies understand that offering the right salary is one of the key prerequisites in attracting and retaining the best talent. A precise and well-conducted compensation analysis would give you important insights into key compensation decisions and workers' total benefits.

Mental illness is intricate. Medical science, philosophy, psychology, and other fields continue to debate whether the conceptual "mind" and physical "brain" are distinct or interdependent. Some experts believe that mental disease starts in the body and brain, impacted by genetics, inflammatory processes, neurological development, and even gut hormones.

Every business has its busy season. For instance, tax time for auditors; Valentine's season for cafes and restaurants; Christmas for personalized gift businesses. While it means sales and profits for businesses, it’s also essential for employees in the company to have the chance to take a breather when they need it during these busy seasons. 

Studies have shown that team leaders or managers typically spend about 3 hours per week creating work schedules, translating to about 20% of a manager’s time at a company. The task can become even more challenging when you have a combination of part-time and full-time workers.

In Malaysia, the Labour Interactions Act (IRA) 1967 and the Employment Act 1955 control employer-employee relations. Here is a sample of the termination letter by HR Forum Malaysia.