When your career future is unknown, networking might be very beneficial (or ramp up your current efforts). Your network "is your most valuable asset as a professional throughout your career," according to LinkedIn's in-house career advisor Blair Heitmann. "You must proactively maintain your network," Heitmann said so that when you need assistance, you don't have to rush to find it.

The Ministry of Home Affairs now oversees the one-stop centre for hiring international workers. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR) continues to supervise the one-channel system (OCS) for acquiring domestic workers.

You must assess the issue and seek to improve the team's culture if you are heading a toxic team, whether you have been in your position for a long time or are just assuming it. Here are three prevalent issues that frequently lurk behind team members that are unable to work together:

A total of 680 employees of a leading courier service provider in the country, Nationwide Express, received notice of termination of employment starting tomorrow until January 24. Some of them, who have worked for more than 30 years, said they would be phased out without compensation.

As an employer, one of your roles includes submitting EPF contributions on behalf of any individual you've employed to work under a contract of service or apprenticeship. You should ensure that the monthly contributions subtracted from your workers' wages are accurate and transferred to EPF punctually.

In a world of work changed by the pandemic and in which businesses are rethinking their organisational strategies, these skills have become increasingly coveted. The expression refers to the "out-of-the-ordinary" or "unusual" skills of an employee or candidate, regardless of their level of professional experience.

The Employment Act in Malaysia regulates paid leave entitlements, including annual leave, public holiday leave, sick leave with medical certificate, and maternity/parenting/paternity leave. Employers and employees need to comply with these laws for fair treatment and protection of employment rights, creating a positive work environment that promotes work-life balance and employee well-being. Staying updated with employment laws is crucial for compliance and healthy employment practices.

Bringing a work-life balance is mainly about eliminating activities from one's timeline. Prioritizing, standardizing your schedule, and learning time management methods are all crucial aspects of work-life balance. These steps may be required to reduce the "work" component sufficiently to allow the "life" component to play a balanced role.

Maybank is offering its employees the option of one month of paid leave to pursue long-term sustainability and volunteerism programmes. It is a part of their initiatives to encourage more staff participation in sustainability-focused activities and to advance a sustainable mentality within their workforce.

The government then moved the Employment Act amendments' implementation date to January 1, 2023. As 2022 draws close, employers should be prepared to adhere to the changes and review the employment contracts. This article will review the ten changes to the Employment Act 1955 Amendments, including the specifics of the new paternity leave provision, and look at how they will affect the workforce in Malaysia.