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"I'm excited to share that I'll be speaking at the HR Workplace Malaysia Conference this week to discuss the topic of employee wellbeing and mental health. This topic is close to my heart and I'm curious to hear your thoughts on it as well. During the forum, I'll be discussing the approach taken to promote employee performance while safeguarding their mental and physical health. I believe that this is a crucial aspect of any workplace and I'm curious to hear your experiences and insights on the matter. Additionally, I'll be exploring the impact of flexible working arrangements on nurturing a healthy work-life balance. I believe that this is a timely topic given the current state of work and I'm excited to hear your input. I'll be sharing my insights from the forum on this topic, but for now, I'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts on promoting employee wellbeing while ensuring high performance? How has a flexible work arrangement impacted your work-life balance? Please share your comments and experiences below."

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[Gen Z in Workplace: Bridging Generational Gap] As more and more Gen Zs are breaching the working industry, workplaces have experienced changes over the years. One of the most prominent is how Gen Zs have acted as the bridge in workplace intergenerational teamwork. With the rapid evolution of technology and media, Gen Zs must have been familiar with handling social media exposure, as they are the ones that are the most exposed to the existence of social media itself. Hence, I can lead a team in building social media branding. Not only that, when talking about mental health awareness, Gen Zs have also shown the importance of taking care of mental well-being in a work setting. This comes in examples like having Mental Health Days and creating dialogues when they struggle at work. Both of these points show how Gen Zs can contribute in a workplace setting, with their knowledge, skills, and awareness that might have just grown within their generation. It is definitely a privilege to be able to experience the advanced technologies we have and gain information from greater sources. Taking actions such as contributing to digital transformation, promoting mental wellness, driving creative marketing strategies at work, and so much more, can show Gen Zs wide range of ability. Hence, it is time to make a positive contribution to the working industry, to create a healthy and innovative workplace, especially in the ASEAN region. ASEAN Youth Organization #ASEANyouthorganization #ayoASEAN #GenZ #WorkplaceCulture 

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Endorsed Learning Programs (ELPs) are educational and training programs that have received formal endorsement from a recognized accrediting body. These programs offer several benefits and their acceptance in Malaysia depends on various factors, including the accrediting body and the industry relevance. Benefits of Endorsed Learning Programs 1. Quality Assurance Credibility: Endorsement from a recognized accrediting body ensures that the program meets specific quality standards. Trust: Students and employers can trust that the program provides valuable and legitimate training. 2. Industry Relevance Alignment with Industry Needs: Endorsed programs are often designed in consultation with industry experts to ensure they meet current market demands. Skill Development: These programs focus on practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to the workplace. 3. Enhanced Employability Recognition by Employers: Employers often recognize and value certifications from endorsed programs, leading to better job prospects for graduates. Professional Advancement: For working professionals, completing an endorsed program can lead to career advancement and higher earning potential. 4. Transferability of Credits. Academic Progression: Credits earned from endorsed programs can sometimes be transferred to other educational institutions, aiding in further academic pursuits. Global Recognition: Many endorsed programs are recognized internationally, providing opportunities for global mobility and further education. 5. Continuous Improvement Regular Reviews: Endorsed programs undergo regular reviews to maintain their endorsement status, ensuring continuous improvement and relevance. Up-to-Date Content: The curriculum is frequently updated to reflect the latest trends and developments in the field. Acceptance in Malaysia Educational Sector Higher Education Institutions: Some Malaysian universities and colleges recognize endorsed learning programs, particularly those endorsed by reputable international bodies. Professional Bodies: Professional associations in Malaysia may recognize endorsed programs, especially if they align with the profession's standards and requirements. Corporate Sector Employer Recognition: Many employers in Malaysia value certifications from endorsed programs, especially in industries where skill verification is critical. Training and Development: Companies often prefer endorsed programs for employee training and development due to the assurance of quality and relevance. Regulatory and Accrediting Bodies -Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA): MQA may recognize some endorsed programs, especially if they meet the agency's criteria for equivalency. Industry-Specific Bodies: Endorsements from industry-specific bodies, like those in IT, engineering, or healthcare, are more likely to be accepted widely.

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World Mental Health Day is a call to action: it’s okay to talk about mental health. It’s okay to ask for help. Prioritizing our mental well-being should never be overlooked. Let’s continue to create spaces where people feel heard, supported, and encouraged to take care of themselves—mind and body.

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In conclusion, Flexible Work Arrangements offer a multitude of benefits for both employees and employers, ranging from improved work-life balance and increased productivity to cost savings and environmental sustainability. Embracing FWAs not only enhances individual well-being but also fosters a more resilient, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture.

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In today's #HRcasecheck, we examine the case of Mohamed bin Mutok vs Malaysia Airports Sdn Bhd (Award 1151 of 2024), which highlights key lessons for HR practitioners. Mohamed bin Mutok, a firefighter with 38 years of service, was terminated 17 months before retirement due to health reasons following a medical examination. The Industrial Court ruled the dismissal unfair, emphasizing the employer's failure to adhere to the union agreement, which required a company medical board review rather than relying solely on one private doctor's report. For HR professionals, this case serves as a critical reminder: 1) always follow established procedures for health-related dismissals, consult multiple medical opinions, and maintain open communication with employees regarding recovery plans. 2) Fairness, especially for long-serving staff, is not just a procedural requirement but a demonstration of organizational integrity. Need guidance on handling similar challenges? Contact us and let’s ensure your decisions are both lawful and ethical.

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Dear HR & TRAINING DEPT, UPSKILL MALAYSIA PROGRAMME - FULLY SPONSORED BY HRDC STRATEGIC INITIATIVES MSME Development   This initiative aims to enhance workforce sustainability, reduce turnover rates and increase business resiliency. This is important as we strive to improve the competitiveness of Malaysia’s micro-SMEs in the global market.   WHO IS IT FOR Employees working within Malaysia’s micro-SMEs.   OUTCOME Upskilling and reskilling 1) Certificate in IR 4.0 E-Commerce & Supply Chain - (16, 17, 23, 24 & 30 NOVEMBER) REQUIREMENT CRITERIA : * Each MSME employer is required to fill in this form to acknowledge their employees’ participation in the MSME Development Initiative. * The maximum number of employees participating from each MSME employer is ten (10) and each employee can take 2 programs  * One (1) complete application form is required for each course.  * All information provided will be treated as CONFIDENTIAL.  * The completed form is to be submitted by the Training Provider through the Upskill Malaysia portal before the commencement of the training date. ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS TO BE PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYER & EMPLOYER MAY CHOOSE OPTION A OR OPTION B AS DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION: OPTION A - DOCUMENTS NEEDED 1) A copy of the employee(s) MyKad 2) Latest SSM Company Profile with Director and Shareholder Details 3) MSME Status Certification - Registered with SME Corp OPTION B - DOCUMENTS NEEDED 1) A copy of the employee(s) MyKad 2) Latest pay slip of the employee 3) Latest company EPF Contribution Statement from employer THANKS.

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Hmmmmm.... payroll complaince issue. Within HR, there must be a person prepares and another checking the payroll report. HR needs, if possible, provide a breakdown of costs, i.e. BS, Fixed allowances, incentives, claim etc and by departments, for financial cost analysis. Most companies will have department budget in place. Finance or HR is in the position to track the "Human" cost performance. In cases of HR incurred extra and irregular expanses, which it is not suppose to be, the traveling Claims can be easily detected. How about the yearly audit? The external auditor not doing their job? This is also a HR beware case.

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On Wednesday, I had the privilege to represent ESR Group and ISACA Singapore Chapter in an initiative by SheLeadsTech at National University of Singapore. Young women shortly entering into the workforce having completed their studies in computer science have LOTS of questions about careers and choices, internships and personal branding. The questions were insightful and targetted, direct and delivered with confidence and purpose. But there were also questions that made me a little sad are still being asked: - is it true that women can be overlooked for opportunities because they “might” need time off to have children? - what’s is it like being the only woman in a room of men? - when I join the workforce what can I do to support other women? In truth ladies. If a company or hiring manager doesn’t want to hire you because you “might” one day want children, then you don’t want to work for that organisation or boss anyway - so count your blessings you dodged a bullet. If you’re going to be the only women in the room in an organisation for your first ever job then it’s likely you’ll be the only woman in the room for your entire journey with that company - make your choice if you’re ok with that, or not, run a mile! And ladies, keep doing what you’re doing!!! Ask questions, be fearless, grow your network of women and ally’s, fail and make mistakes, then learn from these failures and mistakes. Be interested Be interesting Be resilient Be ruthless But most of all - make your own choices in all areas of your life that will lead you in the general direction of what success looks like for you. Surround yourself with people, colleagues, partners and friends that will support your choices. This may be having children or not, working overseas or not, focusing on your career or not, embracing a hobby/passion or not, being earnings focused or not. Remember that success in life isn’t only how much you earn, job you have, home you live in or title you hold. True female empowerment comes from choice!

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: Always invest and let our investments support our needs to totally avoid the predicament that one day that we have to rely on Govt’s support. Avoid having this mentality that in order for you to have money, you have to work till the end of time. Avoid the mentality that a job will last forever! Always invest and stay invested!

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Another snippet from my session at the Malaysia Association of Professional Trainers and Coaches (MAPTaC). I had a great time adding value to fellow industry professionals. I shared tips and techniques on how to design, develop, and deliver engaging and impactful corporate training sessions. It's always fun to have experienced trainers in the audience – they empathize better than any other group. #corporatetraining #corporatetrainers #Maptac #publicspeaker #passionandpurpose #corporatetraining #corporatetrainers #Maptac #publicspeaker #passionandpurpose

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Three years ago, my professional path took an unexpected yet profoundly rewarding turn. As I got linked with Eudaimonia Sdn. Bhd., a pioneer in people development, my background in content marketing was about to be enriched and challenged in ways I hadn't anticipated. The Beginning My early days at Eudaimonia were rooted in leveraging my expertise in content marketing to enhance our brand's outreach. However, as I delved deeper into the organization's core mission—transforming and developing people—I discovered a fascinating intersection between marketing and psychological concepts. This was not just about promoting a product; it was about fostering real human growth. The Transition Gradually, my role evolved. I began to see how the principles of audience engagement and message crafting could transcend traditional marketing. Inspired by the psychological insights shared by Rebekah Ockens (Arukanathan), I started to reimagine these tools for a new purpose—designing workshops and playshops that didn't just inform, but transformed (it's so fun!) The Learning Curve This shift wasn't just a change in tasks—it was a learning curve. Every workshop designed was a lesson in human psychology, an experiment in engaging diverse groups, and a test of adaptability. The thrill of integrating marketing savvy with educational design to create impactful learning experiences was both challenging and exhilarating. The Impact Looking back, the most significant takeaway from this journey has been the realization that our skills are not just tools for achieving business outcomes; they are instruments of change. The workshops we've crafted have not only educated but also empowered their clients, sparking personal and professional growth. This transition has taught me more than I could have imagined—about human behavior, about learning, and about myself. As I continue to explore this intersection of disciplines, I am eager to share insights and learn from others who are on similar paths. #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #HumanDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement

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Did you know ? 1️⃣ The 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧) 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 2023 was passed by the Dewan Undangan Negeri on 20/11/2023, received assent on 12/12/2023, and was published in the Gazette on 22/12/2023. 2️⃣ This is an Ordinance for the protection of the Environment in Sarawak by reduction or abatement of emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, adoption of strategies towards 𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, low carbon solutions and the transition towards clean renewable energy. 3️⃣ Sarawak is the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 to pass such law in Malaysia. 4️⃣ This Ordinance shall be read together with the Land (Carbon Storage) Rules, 2022 [Swk. L.N.349/2022] and the Forests (Forest Carbon Activity) Rules, 2022 [Swk. L.N. 350/2022] in so far as these latter Rules are applicable. #Sarawak #NREB

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The Power of Data “From Analytics to Artificial Intelligence”: Be an AI-entrepreneur (AIe)   Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technologies that enable computers to perform a variety of advanced functions, including the ability to see, understand and translate spoken and written language, analyze data, make recommendations, and more. Meanwhile, an entrepreneur is an individual who creates a new business, bearing most of the risks and enjoying most of the rewards. On the other hand, an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset is a state of mind characterized to be innovative, resilient, visionary, and persistent in the pursuit of turning ideas into reality. It's an attitude that embraces risk, seeks out solutions, and is driven by a passion for creating value and making a positive impact on the world. Research findings: 1 in 5 Malaysians use AI daily or frequently at work, particularly Gen Zers (36%) and Millennials (24%). 42% of Gen Xers and 73% of Baby Boomers have never used AI in their work. 1 in 3 Malaysians have never used AI at work, while another 10% of respondents have only used AI tools once, showing a significant exposure gap in AI skill development in Malaysia. (https://lnkd.in/g3nrV9qt, 17 July 2024) The lack of understanding about the AI Value Chain (AIVC) is the main drawback that leads to individuals being merely the consumers of AI. They are unable to create AI based solutions to solve real world problems using the power of AI capabilities. Only when an individual understands the AI Value Chain (AIVC) and combines his or her ability in entrepreneurial skills and thinking, that will be the beginning of an AI-entrepreneur (AIe) in the making. Learning how to become an Ai-entrepreneur (AIe) means: to solve complex problems, unlock new markets, create products and services that were previously unimaginable. The AI Value Chain (AIVC): A Journey from Raw Data to AI Governance AI Governance using DATARUSH® Framework AIVC using DRSK Framework

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This is not an official post, just a memory keeper One of my projects (with my team of course) for National Training Week 2024 was a collaboration with Guardian Malaysia (a subsidiary of DFI Retail Group) in conjunction with their People & Culture Month. We held a special briefing for over 200 Guardian Malaysia HQ employees, with nearly 200 more joining via online streaming from branches and stores across Malaysia. The main agenda was to promote enrollment in free training courses on the NTW portal and to involve a major brand like Guardian Malaysia in supporting lifelong learning within Malaysia. Other activities included L&D puzzle and games booth by Guardian Malaysia, which highlighted the four core values of the DFI group, ice cream booth, series of values workshop, and HRD Corp booth for NTW enrollment and Q&A sessions (with free goodie bags, of course). As I mentioned in my briefing, sometimes we get so drained by our daily tasks that we forget we need new experiences in life. So, why not explore new skills for free? If you do accounting every day, why not try latte art or sewing? If you're in retail but interested in AI or Power BI, or if you're an engineer wanting to upskill in finance, this is your chance. Check this out https://lnkd.in/g68TEKNt. There are many training courses focused on these five skill areas for you to explore: Life Skills, Future Skills, Creativity & Innovation, Financial Skills, and Sustainable Development. Dont miss out this chance! Happy Weekend, all! 🌹🌹🌹💪💪💪 #worksmartplayhard #stakeholderengagement #NationalTrainingWeek2024 #letsupskillforfree #lifelonglearning

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What is NTW? The National Training Week (NTW) is a full week of nationwide training events and activities, bringing together organizations and individuals from various industries and backgrounds. It is an initiative by the #HRDCorp It’s an unparalleled opportunity for learning and development, designed to empower Malaysians to excel in today's dynamic job market. Why Join #NTW2024? 🆓 Completely Free: Training provided at no cost to all Malaysians. 📚 Diverse Learning Methods: Engage through various platforms and methods tailored to different learning preferences. 👩🏻‍💻 Industry Expertise: Training conducted by local industry leaders ensuring relevant and up-to-date knowledge. Join thousands of Malaysians in a nationwide effort to enhance our skills, expand our knowledge, and collaborate for a brighter future. Whether you are a professional, a student, or someone looking to upskill, NTW 2024 has something for you.🌟🚀 You are cordially invited for the above session happening on 5th July. [The same session is also conducted on 24th June]. #HRDCorp #NTW #BusinessEnglish #Communicationskills

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We celebrate Malaysia Day on September 16th (Hari Malaysia; هاري مليسيا‎) to commemorate the establishment of the Malaysian federation in 1963 - an event which saw Malaya, North Borneo (renamed Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore unite into a single state. Singapore, however, was later expelled from the federation two years later, on 9 August 1965. Some would wonder why a country has two celebrations related to its independence and sovereignty (given that National Day is 31st August). The day focuses on the sacrifices of the nation's security officers, as a mark of tribute and respect to the casualties of the 2013 military incursion (both personnel and civilians alike). Regardless of the sentiments surrounding how the day came about, the underlying tones for individuals of the nation should always be focused on unity, diversity, inclusion and doing our best in all endeavours so that the best results are achieved. I chose to reflect on the day at the National Monument (seen here) as it depicts the victory of the forces of democracy, peace and freedom over that of communism. Each of the bronze figures symbolises leadership, suffering, unity, vigilance, strength, courage and sacrifice. So to do we need to embrace and exemplify these virtues in our daily lives and undertakings of leadership respectively in arriving at desired outcomes. We must live our lives by integrity and due compliance so that we are not tempted by undesired means. Happy Malaysia Day 🇲🇾🌺

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