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.

But transparency doesn't mean throwing a warning to the wind or saying whatever comes to mind; it means understanding the value of honest and forthright information exchange in your organisation.

An employer brand is also known as your ‘talent’ or ‘people’ brand, which essentially defines the company’s reputation as a place to work. It showcases your company’s essence, how it differs and stands out from other companies, and your Employee Value Proposition (EVP). It communicates that your company is a credible employer and a top workplace, leading to higher recruitment, engagement, and retention of your current workers. 

Many employees are uncomfortable with salary discussions. According to a salary study conducted by job hunt and careers company Zippia, even though only 45% of employees feel adequately compensated, 50% are uncomfortable discussing paychecks in the workplace. Furthermore, those open to discussing their pay with coworkers are more likely to expect a significant raise.

Most people are apprehensive about discussing money with anyone, let alone their boss. However, it is critical to learn how to start negotiating a salary. You are less likely to be paid fairly if you never request a raise.

Under this program, employees recently offered employment will receive a one-time mobility assistance payment of RM500. With the extension, financial incentives for employers who hire new employees beginning on January 1, 2022, will be extended to December 31, 2022.