Human Resource Updates

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How Time Flies! SMEs, watch out!!

How Time Flies! SMEs, watch out!! Wow, it’s 2025!  If you don’t buck up, you might land up in hot soup unless you keep abreast with evolving trends and regulatory changes.   The business landscape in 2025 is evolving rapidly,…
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Small Business Owners (SBO) and the SIX biggest challenges?

SBOs face unique challenges particularly in tough economic times. As every SBO knows, the reality is that there are there are numerous issues to overcome in order to sustain a business on daily basis. However, the SIX key challenges consistently…

KRA, KPI, & SMART Goals

What are these? KRA? KPI? SMART Goals? They may seem the same, but upon closer examination, you’ll realize they are distinctly different yet interconnected. Surprisingly, many individuals mistakenly believe they are interchangeable. Let’s…
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What Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must look out for in the Occupational Safety & Health Act (OSHA) 1994 & the Amendment Act 2022?

The OSHA 1994 is the principal legislation in Malaysia that ensures workplace safety, health, and welfare. It outlines the legal duties of Employers, Employees, and other Stakeholders to create a safe working environment. In 2022, OSHA was…

2025... ARE YOU READY?

All of us are heading towards 2025 whether you like it or not. A reminder to adapt, learn, relearn and evolve, it's an inevitable process to ensure continuity. Unless you are willing to forgo the future and reminisce about the past, then please…
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Amendments to the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) 2010

More importantly come 1st June 2025, enforcement of the Sections 6 and 9 of PDPA 2024(A) operations will significantly impact how personal data is handled in Malaysia. PDPA 2010 aims at protecting individual privacy and personal data, and…

Organizational Culture in SMEs – How Important is it??

Thank you Tony Ting for collaborating on this, appreciate it so much! The topic of Organizational Culture keeps coming up and this shows that a lot of business owners, especially in the Malaysian SME landscape, are overlooking its importance. As…

The Importance of a Job Description in a Malaysian SME Setting

As a Malaysia’s major economic contributor, the dynamic and fast-growing SME sector, efficient workforce management is critical for success. SMEs often operate on tight budgets and limited resources, which makes it even more essential to ensure…

SMEs and The Importance of Succession Planning

Succession planning is a critical but often overlooked aspect of strategic management, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Unlike larger corporations that may have extensive human resources capabilities, budget & infrastructure,…

Top 5 HR Metrics for SME in Malaysia

For SMEs in Malaysia, having a productive and engaged workforce is crucial for business growth. While SMEs typically have fewer resources to allocate to HR, monitoring key HR metrics can provide valuable insights into employee retention, engagement,…
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What is “Man-Day” and why is it important?

The term "man-day" is commonly used in project management. It represents the amount of work one person can complete in a single eight-hour day. It is essential for estimating labor requirements which aids in planning, budgeting, and resource…

What is my Cost-of-Hiring?

In various discussions with business owners and associates, employee retention seems to be a common topic which is a very critical factor for maximizing profitability especially for SMEs. In today’s ultra-competitive job market, retaining…

The Paradox of Malaysia’s Job Market: Choosy Yet Complaining

MALAYSIA’S job market is facing a curious situation. While many job seekers complain about a lack of employment opportunities, employers report difficulty filling positions because candidates are increasingly selective. This paradox highlights…

Staff retention has become a critical issue in Malaysia

Staff retention has become a critical issue in Malaysia, where businesses are facing a challenging people resources market, particularly, where experienced and skilled professionals are in high demand but difficult to retain. A key factor…

The State of Recruitment Growing Costs and Concern

Malaysia | Against the backdrop of ongoing economic challenges and changing employer-employee dynamics, hiring managers in Malaysia are navigating new complexities in their quest for talent, a report from Employment Hero, the world’s leading…

Wage Hikes in Budget 2025

On 18th October 2024, the presented Malaysian 2025 Budget introduces a significant increase in the national minimum wage, raising from RM1,500 to RM1,700 per month, effective 1st February 2025. This brings joy to those affected whilst it does…