#WORKAROUND HR Podcast

Dengarkan perkongsian tentang pemilihan pendidikan takterstruktur sehingga ke PhD, kepuasan and kebahagiaan kerja pelbagai peranan, antarakestabilan, kewangan & dan cita cita, mencari keseimbangan kerja-hidup dalam kesibukan mengejar kerja Impian , dan soal “brain circulation” melalui kemungkinaninisiatif “talent linkage” walaupun bakat tempatan bertempat in perantauan.Connect us in Linkedin and Instagram for more insights. Dr Zainul Rahman webpage#podcastMalaysia #PodcastMelayu #Ceritakerjaya

ESG's 'S' – Social Responsibility of Employer. Digital and Sustainability Advisor, Dr. Sumitra Nair discusses why this topic gets lesser attention than Environment and Governance: Supply Chain, Diversity and Inclusion, Community Impact, Women leadership, Employer Branding.Learn how to move from compliance to consciousness. Attract and Retain talent by showing real social impactoutside the workplace. Join us in our conversations.Please leave us comments and your views on this episode.Do subscribe, please share with your friends that appreciate #socialimpact. Connect with Linkedin and Instagram.#ESG #HR #SocialResponsibility #SupplyChain #DEI#Sustainability"

Do you ever feel like you are managing your emotions morethan your actual job? This week's Workaround HR Podcast tackles emotional employeesat the workplace! I spoke with EQ Specialist, Malar Villi about how to trulyunderstand and manage your emotions at work, whether you're faking it orfeeling it deeply. We also discussed how EQ plays out in diverse teams, thedifferent ways extroverts and introverts handle emotions, and got a peek intohow Malar practices what she preaches in her own life, plus her new book!Listen now for practical insights on navigating the emotional side of work. #MalaysianPodcast#HRPodcast #EQManagement

All transformation carries change, and not all change is transformational.The Middle management is affected either way regardless of whether it involves change or transformation in the organisation.On this episode of Workaround HR Podcast, we explore what differentiates change and transformation and the challenges of organisation and individual employees with the Change Consultant, Dr. Karuna Ramanathan.Key Discussion Points:HumanFactor: Addressing the feeling and reaction of various groups of employees towards change.Communication:  Is top-down communication still relevant? We discuss some platforms for feedback and the pitfalls of over-communication.Mid-Level Managers: These unsung heroes are crucial for driving change. We explore how they can influenceinitiatives, the actions they can take, and what happens whenthey don't believe in the transformation. Dr. Karuna shares his experience in training and dealing with these managers in his change management expertise.Future ofLeadership: Some key advice to aspiring middle managers and the importance of adaptability. Join us in our conversation.Please leave us comments and views on this episode.Do subscribe, please share with your friends and connect with us in LinkedIn and Instagram.

Is multitasking truly a strength, or are we overestimating its value? In this episode, we explore the truth behind multitasking, discuss why it’s often glorified, and examine its impact on productivity and mental health. Joined by Shirlyn Lim, who has been passionately sharing about brain health and corporate wellness, we’ll uncover how to balance multitasking with technology and practical ways to manage it more effectively. Tune in for insights to help you rethink your approach to juggling tasks! Join us in our conversation. Please leave us comments and views on this episode. Do subscribe, please share with your friends and connect with us in LinkedIn and Instagram. #Malaysianpodcast #HRpodcast #Multitasking

Another Employment lawyer, Ms Foo Siew Li joined me to discuss about the relationship between legislation and company HR policies in this dynamic business world. Some key topics include: Probation Period Show Cause Letters Whistleblowing Workplace Discrimination Dual Employment Social Media Management This conversation is not only for the employees but also HR professionals that constantly adapting to evolving challenges while staying compliant with the law and trying their best in supporting the dynamic workplace culture. Join us in our conversation. Please leave us comments and views on this episode.  Do subscribe, please share with your friends and connect with us in Linkedin and Instagram. #MalaysianPodcast  #HRPodcast #EmploymentLaw #legalHR

Join us on this episode to explore the critical role of employee wellness to the organisation productivity. The initiatives are seen as the key differentiator of the company in retaining and attracting talent but to what extent the strategy is sustainable? How can organization be able to meet the diverse wellness needs of all employees? Featuring another HR professional in Reward Management and Organisation Design, we discuss some topics among others :- ​Various types of wellness programs in today’s and tomorrow’s business environment and the impact and challenges of implementation ​Accountability of employee wellness beyond HR and ​The influence of size and culture of organisation in the employee wellbeing. ​The management’s expectations of this form of investment. Join us in our conversation. Please leave us your comments and your view on this episode. Do subscribe, share with friends and connect with in Linkedin and Instagram for more updates. Stay Curious, Keep Learning. #malaysianpodcast #employeewellness #employeebenefits #HRpodcast

S3 EP5 Recruitment function moves as quickly as industry evolvement but there are many old but gold practices and fundamental values that are still relevant & practical in the HR Recruitment function even this role is heavily complemented by technology. In this episode, we are discussing some key element of Hiring Journey: CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE that becomes so critical in a scared and competitive talent market. “GHOSTING” no doubt it's a popular terms being used by the job applicants, but some fun facts is it happened so often to HR Recruiters too, which is hardly publicly mentioned.  Listen to my guest, a seasoned APAC Talent Acquisition Leader, Pradeep Kizhil, on how he values some evergreen recruitment strategies that still applicable in enabling the success of hiring journey in this tech driven business world. Join us in our conversation. Please leave us your comments and your view on this episode. Do subscribe, share with friends and connect with in Linkedin and Instagram for more updates. Stay Curious, Keep Learning. #malaysianpodcast #HRpodcast #Recruitmentpodcast #hiring

In the upcoming episodes of #LegaHR Series, I am teaming up with experienced employment lawyers from the reputable legal firm Skrine to discuss complex HR legal matters in a more simplified manner.  We believe this will benefit HR professionals, recruiters, business leaders, job seekers, and employees to stay ahead of best practices in our local employment law.  To start out with, we zoom in the topic of Hiring and Onboarding including What law protection available for the job seekers during the hiring process in Malaysia? Legal impact on Notice Buyout Non-competition clause in Offer Letter Mandatory checks in the hiring process salary documents Join us in our conversation. Do leave us your comments and your view on this episode. Do subscribe, share with friends and connect with in Linkedin and Instagram for more updates. Stay Curious, Keep Learning.#MalaysianPodcast #HRPodcast #LegalHR #Hiring

We initiate the topic that often overlooked yet critical aspects of female wellness that can significantly impact productivity: Menstrual Health, Perimenopause, and Menopause. Join us as we discuss the challenges and silent struggles faced by women in the workplace, from the physical and emotional symptoms of menstruation to the hormonal changes that accompany different life stages, all while balancing demanding work responsibilities and pursuing our career goals. My guest, Nadhrah Maidin, Menstrual Coach would share more: Menstrual Health, Perimenopause, and Menopause: Understanding the physical and emotional implications of these phases. Advocacy and Support: The role of male colleagues, peer group or even female leaders in fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, tips for women to advocate for their needs. By raising awareness and encouraging open dialogue, we can create a more inclusive and supportive work environment where women can still thrive in their careers, regardless of their menstrual cycle, hormonal change and life stage. #Malaysianpodcast #HRPodcast #Employeewellness #Employeewellbeing #Womenhealth #Worklife

We explore how AI in the modern workplace, especially in the world of HR and Employees. We discussed topics like AI adoption rates in different business cultures, ethical considerations, challenges and some opportunities in working with AI better in our employee journey. Among others : AI biases in Hiring Process, Why and How "ghosting" happen in AI driven recruitment process. Different perception among Employee and Employer on AI proficiency. What roles can Employee and Employer do better in ensuring the best use of AI in the right way. How's my guest prepare himself to work better with AI in the near future... Join us in our conversation. Do leave us your comments and your view on this episode. Do subscribe, share with friends and connect with in Linkedin and Instagram for more updates. Stay Curious, Keep Learning. #WorkaroundHRTech

LEARNING EXPERIENCELearning is essential in every single touch point of employee journey, however, the tech world has transformed our learning experience in many ways.The Malaysian brand OUTCLASS was fully aware of the trend and took the chance to experience internally and they are now more prepared to offer their solutions to the market.They transformed from conventional training academy to digital learning platform not only catering the needs of their own business but also with the intention to offer other alternate planforms for their employees to pick up digital skills as part of their talent development strategy. There are 2 sessions in this episode, among others:-​Business of OUTCLASS, digital learning platform​​Personal Learning Journey of visionary President of Capital A, Aireen Omar.Aireen Omar on Learning " Your Path Your Pace"Enjoy our conversation.Stay Curious, Keep Learning.Do leave us your comments and your view on this episode. Do subscribe, share with friends and connect with usin Linkedin and Instagram forthe latest updates.#WorkaroundLearn

Your first impression sets the stage for all future interactions. We’ll discuss how your appearance, behavior, communication, and digital presence can create a lasting and positive first impression and long lasting presence consistently.  By maintaining consistency across these areas, you can build a leadership presence that is both confident and approachable, leaving a positive impact on those you interact with.

This episode tackles the often-difficult topic of retrenchment through an open but light-hearted discussion. We'll share best practices for companies, explore the humanised roles of HR, and discuss employee rights. While retrenchment is an unavoidable challenge, it can also present valuable opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Performance management is both loved and hated, but it must be faced by either employer and employee. People love it because it is tied to salary, bonuses, promotions, and compliance.  However, they hate it because it involves tough conversations and always teeters on the border of justice and fairness. This week episode we explore the element from the legal lens.

There are many working professional today have their dreams and passion in building their own business empire. If one is equipped with entrepreneurship mindset, but it’s not being fully utilised in the current role and company, the desire for them to move out venturing into start up journey is even higher. However, how far will the factor of passion and dreams this bring us to our entrepreneurship journey?

We explore Graduan's impact on changing the way we think about employment among the fresh graduates, evaluating success based on valuable feedback from their clients - fresh graduates, corporate clients and education institutions, towards a stronger and more inclusive future.

Dinesh Rao with no specific fancy job title, sharing his journey in F&B via social media platforms. From managing fresh graduates to making fresh kuih, now as a home baker, making kuih and living his life with his own pace. "Sometimes work life without KPI, goals, big plans also can be happy too" let's see how he make his way to be his own boss.

Edisi khas dalam Bahasa Melayu minggu ini merangkumi temu bual dan pandangan daripada Ketua Pegawai Sumber Manusia (CHRO), Wan Ezrin, tentang kepelbagaian topik termasuk inklusiviti di tempat kerja, kemampanan, pembangunan kepimpinan, penglibatan pekerja, etika kerja yang tak akan lapuk dek zaman dan peranan HR yang semakin berkembang dalam organisasi moden.

In today’s fast-paced job market, being skill-based talent is essential for staying competitive and relevant. But what does it really take to become skill-based?

His unique career path has shown and made a surprising impact on the local media industry.  Let’s explore how he dealt with doubts, fear or disapproval from others and what have led this music graduate with an MBA background to become “the sheriff in a lawless land”?

Explore more with Dr Ong Kian Ming how he shifts his profession between academia and politics. What has he learned from his peaks and valleys in his career journey?

It is very important to ensure that our workplace environment is save. Today we have 2 experts going to have a more casual conversation go through with us, what we need to do to recognise, to prevent and address what is workplace harassment.

As we know, effective mentoring can significantly impact our professional and personal growth. But, how we can strengthen our existing culture and create more opportunities for learning, collaboration and skills development through mentorship. Let's find out!

Everyone must be interested in pay and salary, but we are not going to talk about how are you going to negotiate to get a better pay in this episode. We are going to explore various components of compensation that can help us to find a better solution to this complex issue. We hope by the end of the conversation, you will have a fresh perspective of this topic of salary.

The Pro and Cons of Digital Presence. Is that the lifestyle or just a must-have in today's world? How the employer an individual see this trend? And how it extends to sexual harassment and cyber bullying. What is missing among our young professional talent today? To what extend the visibility creates opportuniites ?

Balancing the company's expectations for high return on investment (ROI) from learning initiatives with the employees' need to showcase their acquired skills can be tricky. It’s crucial for a sustainable and motivating learning culture though.

The term of Corporate athlete is pretty new in this region or even in Malaysia. What do you think it means to be a corporate athlete? Who are they? What qualities do the coproate athelete need to have? In this episode, we are exploring Why it is so crucial to the organisation? What is missing in our current support system?

Mental Health is one of the hottest topics right now. You see a lot of activities carried out by company in promoting the well being of the employees. In today's workplace, we are fully aware that mental health affects productivity, absenteeism, and even the employee turnover rate. How we, as an individual employee and company as the responsible employer could work hand in hand in managing this together?

Better opportunity are always the common resonation reason being in the company HR system or the reason of the candidate during in the interview process. But we are here today, to explore together with our guest Mona Abu Bakar, the pull and push factor for one to decide in their next career move, and also to what extend the grass is always greener out there, and what determine our future leader/young leader today to stay or leave the organization.