You just got an internship at your dream company? Congratulations! Now it’s up to you to make the most of this valuable chance. According to Forbes, here are 5 things you can do to make the most of your internship: 1. Invest on relationships People have always been the best
Category: Employers Resources
From HR insights to establishing the best workplace for your employees. Read these articles about recruitment, candidate experience and hiring strategies and apply this practices for your company.
Ergophobia: The Fear of Work
Do you worry too much about your work surroundings, even though there’s nothing to fear? You may have ergophobia (fear of work), and here’s how to get help. What is ergophobia? Dictionary.com defines ergophobia as an irrational or excessive fear of or anxiety about work. Ergophobia is an extreme, irrational,
Surviving Unpaid Internships in Malaysia
Despite the rising cost of living, unpaid internships and work placements remain. And for many, these are the only way to enter a competitive field. You should know your rights if you are asked to do an internship for free. If an unpaid internships is the right choice, here are
5 Tips for Avoiding Layoff Anxiety
Hearing that there are layoffs everywhere can be terrifying. This kind of worry is called “layoff anxiety.” It can cause employees to do poorly at work because they are worried about their jobs. The fear of being laid off also makes concentrating and getting motivated very hard. It can be
Micromanaging: 6 Situations When It Is Acceptable
Every manager has to organize the day-to-day work of their workers in some way to ensure that tasks are done when they should be. But some can go too far and end up micromanaging everything, which can harm the staff. Unfortunately, giving workers complete control over every part of their
Unpaid Internship: Good or Bad?
People have different opinions about whether unpaid internships are good or bad. Find out the pros and cons of unpaid internship from both the interns’ and the companies’ points of view. Internships are an important part of training and education. A well-designed program allows students to gain experience and exposure
Pregnancy Discrimination in the Malaysian Workplace
Malaysian women’s rights have improved, yet pregnancy discrimination in the workplace still needs to be addressed. What is pregnancy discrimination? Pregnancy discrimination is when you are mistreated because you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have just given birth. The Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) said that more than 40% of working women experienced pregnancy discrimination.
Mana Yang Lebih Penting: CGPA Atau Skill?
Ramai yang masih mempersoalkan mana yang lebih penting, CGPA atau skill. Sebenarnya, kedua-duanya adalah penting dan mempunyai justifikasinya yang tersendiri. CGPA dan skill perlu bergerak selari supaya mudah untuk anda mendapatkan kerja yang diimpikan. Kenapa CGPA penting? CGPA adalah sangat penting dalam sesetengah industri contohnya perubatan dan badan berkanun. Mereka
Jenis-Jenis Majikan Di Tempat Kerja
Majikan di tempat kerja boleh memberi impak yang sangat besar kepada emosi dan kejayaan pekerja di tempat kerja. Majikan yang baik boleh membantu pekerja untuk berkembang dan gembira di tempat kerja manakala majikan yang panas baran dan negatif boleh memberi kesan kepada emosi dan mental pekerja. Dalam artikel kali ini,
7 Tips to Plan a Winning Hiring Strategy in a Post-COVID World
As the world slowly moves past the Covid-19 pandemic with the arrival of the vaccines, the job market is starting to gather itself and get back into momentum. But the newer challenges for organizations that arise daily have rendered recruitment to take a back seat. A well-established recruitment strategy can
5 tips to conduct an effective employee Training
Well trained employees are essential to any business. When employees have all the training, skills, and knowledge they need, your business will run more smoothly. Employees can perform their jobs with greater competency. They can better serve your customers. And, there will hopefully be fewer mistakes and accidents at your
It’s a mistake to interview a candidate for more than 3 rounds
If your company undecided about a candidate after the fourth (4th) round interview and thinking about a fifth round. You shall tell them that it wouldn’t be any differences. In fact, it is a mistake to get to four. Do you know what the fourth round interview says about your hiring
The best companies to work for in Malaysia, according to LinkedIn
Companies that adapted quickly to the pandemic while continuing to offer employees opportunities to advance their careers have ranked top among LinkedIn’s best places to work in Malaysia in 2021. The professional networking site assessed companies’ performance through the unprecedented challenges of 2020 to formulate its list of 15 leading
Tips to Build a Strong Team in a Virtual Workplace
By now, most of us who are working from home have settled into a new routine of working. The technical issues have been largely solved. We are fluent in Zoom and various work-flow software. Now what? How do we maintain our team spirit? As important, how do we continue to grow
Tips of Hiring Interns for Your Business
Internships give students an opportunity to expand their skills, try an industry on for size or get a foot in the door at a company. For business owners, hiring interns can be personally fulfilling and a smart recruiting strategy as well. An intern can answer emails, manage your calendar and assist