In keeping with the norm of his predecessors, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim begged Malaysians not to call him by his paternal nickname.

Since we had nowhere to go during the MCO, many employees would have accumulated a substantial amount of annual leave. You may have questioned at some point whether you can carry over all of your unused annual leave to the following year when you will hopefully be able to use it. And if you wanted to carry forward your unused annual leave, could your employer prevent you from doing so?

Luckily, there are a few ways to create professional progression opportunities, even if you’re a small business or when promotions aren’t possible. Upskilling and reskilling remain the key to employee growth. In return, your company stays competitive and innovative, and you’re more likely to retain top performers.

Your employee training programs are only as dull as you let them be. We’ve all been there - sitting in for meeting after meeting but leaving without learning much. Some of us might have zero workplace training experience, where most skills and knowledge are self-taught. 

Many employees have gotten used to the remote and hybrid work arrangements that most feel little reason to go back to the office. But as the pandemic wanes and public health measures become stronger, many organizations now want to reunite and resume an in-office workplace setting. 

Are you worried about attempting to negotiate your starting salary? Don't be that way. 73% of employers expect applicants to negotiate during the hiring process, according to CareerBuilder research.

An employee handbook is an encompassing document a company shares with its workers to communicate work expectations, guidelines, and policies in one place. Typically, as part of the company’s onboarding and training process, all employees must read it to ensure they understand their rights and what is expected from them at the workplace.

Before thinking about rehiring a former employee, employers should first find out why they left the company in the first place. If they’ve resigned on bad terms, it may be unwise to rehire them.

Employers do not always provide additional pay in conjunction with a promotion. What should you do if you are offered a promotion but receive no raise in your basic salary pay?

While online job platforms and social media dominate the recruitment industry today, career fairs still hold significant relevance in certain settings. A successful hiring strategy comprises a diverse set of sourcing initiatives, and career fairs are one such initiative that can prove to be a valuable asset in your overall recruiting program.