Employees can apply for flexible working arrangements - Sim
Steven Sim said requests should be submitted to employers for feedback within 60 days, and if rejected, employers must provide reasons.
Wed Apr 17 2024
If I could earn back time: Workers feel tech benefits
Employers have benefited from technological advances for a century. Now its employees turn.
Sat Apr 06 2024
Labour Unions applaud Steven Sim for securing Hari Raya Aid for bank workers
Labour unions are united in praising Human Resources Minister Steven Sim for his pivotal role in securing Raya assistance for bank employees
Thu Apr 04 2024
AWANI Tonight: Israeli air strike kills foreigners working for Gaza charity aid
Seven employees of NGO World Central Kitchen (WCK) were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza, including citizens of Poland, Australia, Britain and a dual US-Canadian citizen.
Tue Apr 02 2024
Niaga AWANI: Job Title Inflation: limited success in attracting and retaining talent in Malaysia
A majority of professionals place a high value on job titles and promotions as indicated by LinkedIn polls conducted by Robert Walters Malaysia in January. The polls revealed that 91% of professionals consider the job title to be important or very important when applying for a role. Moreover, among young professionals, 47% expect to be promoted within 24 months of working in a company.
While some companies have tried inflating job titles, the success rate varied.
52% of hiring managers have not attempted inflating job titles to attract or retain their employees, while 24% of the respondents shared that they have or are considering in doing so. Interestingly, 24% of those who have inflated job titles shared that it has worked to its desired effect.
While some companies have tried inflating job titles, the success rate varied.
52% of hiring managers have not attempted inflating job titles to attract or retain their employees, while 24% of the respondents shared that they have or are considering in doing so. Interestingly, 24% of those who have inflated job titles shared that it has worked to its desired effect.
Mon Apr 01 2024
Exploring HR Tech Trends and Innovations
The interview delves into key topics such as digital transformation in HR, employee engagement strategies, leadership in the digital age, challenges faced, and future trends in HR and leadership development.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Tyre falls off United Airlines flight after takeoff from San Francisco
The tyre debris landed in an employee parking lot at the airport.
Fri Mar 08 2024
[COLUMNIST] Bosses should consider WFH in trying times
Flexible working arrangements, compliments for a job well done and extra time-off are some of the strong incentives that can definitely boost employees engagement and productivity.
Mon Mar 04 2024
The four-day week looks here to stay
While flexible work arrangements have been available across many sectors, many organisations now offer employees opportunities to reduce work time without reducing pay.
Sat Mar 02 2024
Smog blankets Bangkok, prompting work from home
Agencies under the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) would operate from home on Thursday and Friday to reduce traffic and potential exposure for city employees.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Thai authorities arrest, deport murder suspect back to Malaysia
The suspect fled from Malaysia after allegedly assaulting his employee, who is believed to have stolen RM40,000 from him, according to CIB.
Wed Feb 07 2024
At least six killed, dozens missing in a southern Philippines landslide
The landslide happened outside a gold mining site where the buses were picking up employees, the mining operator said.
Wed Feb 07 2024
S. Korean builder Booyoung offers employees US$75,000 per birth
It is the first time for a South Korean company to give such a high fertility incentive in cash to its workers.
Mon Feb 05 2024
50 witnesses to testify in Wan Saiful’s money laundering, graft trial
It is understood that among witnesses who will be called are employees of banks and the M'sian Companies Commission, as well as politicians.
Tue Jan 30 2024
It's About YOUth: Charting the course for wage transparency in Malaysia
Adopting a more transparent wage system can come with a lot of challenges for both employers and employees. Malaysian Pay Gap Founder, Pristine Davekhaw and Employment Partner Amardeep Singh Toor share how best to approach wage transparency to improve employment in Malaysia.
Fri Jan 19 2024
'Terdapat ramalan tahun ini paling panas selepas 1998' - Nik Nazmi
Cuaca panas susulan fenomena El Nino yang melanda negara ketika ini dijangka berterusan sehingga Julai depan, kata Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelestarian Alam Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
Thu May 02 2024
Keputusan laporan interim nahas helikopter TLDM minggu depan
Laporan interim nahas dua helikopter Tentera Laut Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) yang mengorbankan 10 pegawai dan anggotanya pada 23 April lepas dijangka siap minggu depan.
Thu May 02 2024
Kerajaan Joe Biden digesa bertindak segera
57 anggota Dewan Perwakilan Amerika Syarikat Parti Demokrat menandatangani surat bagi menggesa kerajaan pimpinan Joe Biden menghentikan serangan Israel di Rafah.
Thu May 02 2024
Jakim buka talian khas terima aduan hina Islam
Jakim telah mewujudkan talian khas 24 jam sebagai platform untuk menyalurkan aduan berkaitan isu penghinaan terhadap agama Islam.
Thu May 02 2024
PM yakin kenaikan gaji lulus bergaya di Parlimen
Perdana Menteri turut membidas pihak terbabit sebagai 'haprak' dan tidak boleh diterima kerana mengkritik usaha kerajaan untuk menaikkan gaji penjawat awam selepas 12 tahun ia tidak dilaksanakan.
Thu May 02 2024
PM arah agensi MCBA jalan tugas serta-merta
Perdana Menteri berkata, semua jabatan dan kementerian berkaitan perlu meletakkan pegawai masing-masing walaupun rang undang-undang (RUU) berkaitan dijangka dibentangkan di Parlimen pada Julai depan.
Thu May 02 2024
Papagomo mengaku tidak bersalah, hasut kebencian Agong
Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris atau Papagomo mengaku tidak bersalah di Mahkamah Sesyen pada Khamis.
Ia atas pertuduhan menghasut yang mendatangkan kebencian terhadap Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.
Ia atas pertuduhan menghasut yang mendatangkan kebencian terhadap Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.
Thu May 02 2024
Laporan interim nahas helikopter TLDM siap minggu depan
Laporan interim nahas dua helikopter Tentera Luat Diraja Malaysia (TLDM) terhempas di Lumur, Perak yang mengorbankan 10 pegawai dan anggotanya pada 23 April lalu dijangka siap minggu depan.
Thu May 02 2024
[TERKINI] Cuaca panas luar biasa dijangka berlarutan hingga Julai
Menteri Sumber Asli dan Kelesterian Alam, Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad memaklumkan, cuaca panas luar biasa yang melanda negara terutama di Kelantan, Perlis dan Kedah ketika ini dijangka berlarutan selama dua bulan lagi.
Thu May 02 2024
PM arah Agensi Pintu Masuk dan Sempadan Malaysia jalan tugas serta-merta
Anwar berkata semua jabatan tanpa kecuali harus menerima arahan dengan serius dalam memastikan keselamatan di sempadan negara, sekali gus mengekang kegiatan penyeludupan.
Thu May 02 2024