I’m sure most of it is obvious, but for obvious reasons, some employers obviously do not see the obvious signs. Bureaucracy Employees are OK with rules, but rules like “in a bid to reduce cost, company will give an employee only 2 toilet rolls” will make top talents feel...

I have a hard time giving my employees unconditional trust from the start. My years of job experience has taught me that trust has to be earned and not given immediately from the start. The upside is the employees have to work harder to impress and to gain employers trust. The downside of it...

Simple. Document everything you do. Document every single thing and CC your boss and ensure more people are CC’ed. That’s it. There are no 2 ways around it. Documentation will give you evidence to depend on when backstabbing or office politics take place when it involves what you...

A long time ago, when there are many rats in the rat race, people tend to remain with the same job for life in return for a modest pension and some dodgy gold watch. Stability was key. These days though, a career jump is often the only way to generate an income increase. I know a few people...

When is the right time to use e-mails when trying to resolve conflicts? To use e-mail in conflicts when: 1. When you need to have it in writing as a record of the conversation. 2. When dealing with low-level conflicts, simply miscommunication. 3. To set up a phone call or meeting to deal with...

Keep it Short Modern or otherwise, always keep it within 2 pages, and if you’re really itchy, 3 pages tops. As an interview, if I am looking through hundreds of resume, I want it short and sweet. Cut the Fat No hobbies, your school activities, even references. Remove all of it, unless...

With my new job, it’s been difficult for me not to stay away from my office desk to have lunch especially when trying to fit in as much work as possible. I realized that our desks isn’t the cleanest place to eat, your keyboard and mouse combined, can give you approx 1500 germs per...

There is a fine line between constructive criticism and destructive criticism. Criticism can eat anyone’s confidence away, and cause you to be offended, and push you into defensive mode to justify your actions. Please do not mindlessly criticize people, especially not in public. When I...

I stick by it. Unlike others who suck up to their bosses like there’s no tomorrow, I suck up this way, by being factual and open about my progress and achievement. In fact, this is how sucking up should be, factual and not the shoe-polishing exhibits. I have experience on both side of...

Aside from the job itself, the next factor that affects your happiness at work is nothing but the traveling time to and fro work everyday. Along with our personal relationship and work, commuting is a big factor because we spend a considerable amount of time on the road, getting stressed and...

I’m a firm believer in this as I clearly draw the line between work and play, and there are no grey areas. Some of us take our free time for granted and do not protect it at all cost. When you work, you work, when you’re off, you relax. Sure you will say you will not earn extra...

I have moved on from my previous company, and joined a company in Bangsar Shopping Centre as General Manager. Although there were some risk factors involved, it had great potential on my future plans. Take Risks You may want to play safe, but it’ll hinder your own progress. If you want...