Now, more than ever, many employees are fighting mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety and depression. Furlough, job insecurity, homeschooling, money worries and health concerns are piling pressure onto mental health that may have already been fragile. As a manager and a fellow human being, it’s important to understand
It’s a common question that every pregnant mum will think at the end of the pregnancy: “How long I shall take for my maternity leave.” So how much maternity leave should you or can you take? The answer isn’t simple and there are many factors to consider before answering this important
Let’s say once you start a new job, but you recognise its not a good fit, so how soon are you willing to leave? And what is the protocol around seeking a new opportunity? Here we have collected some ideas to help you think through whether an early departure after
Social media can be a mighty tool, helping you connect with recruiters, find job opportunities, and develop a professional reputation—if you do things the right way. Here’s what to avoid: 1. Not Being on Social Media Nearly half of the employers said that they wouldn’t hire a candidate if they couldn’t find
Nowadays, it’s unsurprising for job interviews to occur online. There are many reasons employers opt to conduct interviews online. Obviously, COVID-19 made them necessary. In fact, most organizations conducted online interviews during the pandemic. But even in ordinary times, an online interview saves employers money because they don’t have to pay for a job
Order food online has became the most popular thing to do during the pandemic, it is much more convenient for you to have your favorite meals delivered to your doorstep. And now, thanks to the various food delivery services available in the market, you can have everything you want to
According to Milieu Insight’s latest Happiness at Work survey, the state of happiness at the workplace across Southeast Asia is mixed. Seven in 20 that is 35 per cent of working professionals stated that they’re happier than one year ago, while 13 in 50 professionals that is 26% said they’re less happy, and
PM Ismail Sabri has announced a number of reopening measures – including those states that are moving to the next phase of NRP, reopening of business operations for spas & wellness centres, interstate travel to tourist centres, and more. Those offices in Malaysia which have all employees fully-vaccinated can now
While brighter days are on the horizon, the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on employees and their benefits continues to be the main topic within Human Resource departments. The year 2020 was a make-it-or-break-it test for employers and benefit strategies. As a result, 2021 benefits packages are evolving to accommodate
Between 17 September (Friday) to 20 September (Monday), the Malaysian government and its respective ministries released a series of COVID-19 rules and regulations around recreational, social, and economic activities. Below are the roundups, in case you’ve missed it. COVID-19 positive travellers to Langkawi can reschedule their flights and accommodation Travellers
Our upcoming work-from-home report showed that 56% of employees who were forced to work remotely would prefer to be in the office. But that leaves the remaining 44%, who aren’t looking forward to coworkers who chew loudly and don’t understand the concept of inside voices. If you fall into that group, you
Apple has just announced the new iPhone 13 last week. At first glance, it might look like the new iPhones don’t pack many new features and improvements, but that’s not really the case. There are plenty of usability improvements and new features that make the iPhone 13 series worth a buy. On
Planning relocate to a new company after the pandemic? It will not be the same as it was before the coronavirus. There are a lot more rules and regulations that you have to worry about in a COVID-19 world, so your trip might take a little more planning and consideration
The pandemic has created a feeling of paralysis, and people don’t feel they can push forward with plans at this time because things are constantly changing. But we should recognise that within this experience there’s an opportunity to build one’s resilience That means approaching your career goals differently in 2022. While
From 17 September, employers in Phase Two states can operate at a 60% capacity if 40% of employees have been fully vaccinated; 80% capacity if 60% have been fully vaccinated, and 100% capacity if 80% of employees have been fully vaccinated. Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced flexibility for
