April 26, 2023

How can businesses in Malaysia ensure holistic employee benefit for gig workers

In Malaysia, the gig economy has seen tremendous growth, with more and more individuals opting for freelance work rather than traditional employment. However, despite this growth, one of the major concerns in this thriving space is the lack of employee benefits. With no fixed employer, gig economy workers are often left without any form of benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, or retirement plans. In this article, we explore how businesses in Malaysia can ensure holistic employee benefit for gig workers and why flexible plans are the way to go.
April 21, 2023

The ultimate guide to different types of flexible employee benefit plans

Flexible employee benefit plans allow employees to choose from a variety of benefits and allocate a portion of their compensation towards the benefits they prefer. There are several types of flexible employee benefit plans and it is crucial to understand them before implementing for employee engagement, retention and attraction.
March 8, 2023
It's time to review your employee benefits strategy.

A robust employee benefits strategy is no longer an option for businesses in 2023 and beyond

Everything you need to make an informed decision about what types of employee benefits platform will work best for your business.
February 13, 2023

Top 5 common mistakes employers make when using an employee benefit platform

Everything you need to make an informed decision about what types of employee benefits platform will work best for your business.
January 25, 2023

3 Ways of Employee Benefits Administration – Pros and Cons

Reimbursement refers to when employers set aside sufficient funds to ensure that employees’ consultation fees can be covered. (...)
January 9, 2023

Five considerations when renewing employee benefits insurance

Outpatient insurance renewals usually take place in January, April or November. During this period, it is the optimal time to determine whether the insurance plan has been working well for...
December 28, 2022

How to Engage Remote Employees – 5 Strategies Backed by Science

"Engagement is an abstract term that can apply to a variety of situations, but it's usually about how happy and committed people are with their work."The sentence above perfectly sums up the focus of this blog post.
December 28, 2022

Inpatient vs Outpatient – Which Should Employers Use

Read how inpatient and outpatient services work, the pros and cons of each service, which employers should use, and how to save medical costs.
December 28, 2022

3 common mistakes that cost your employee benefits ROI

Are your employees using less than half of the employee benefits offered? Find out the 3 biggest reasons why and what you can do to maximise the employee benefits ROI.
December 28, 2022

How to communicate employee benefits in 5 steps

You have just revamped the organization’s employee benefits plan and are ready to communicate the changes to the employees, hoping that all of them understand the message with no questions asked.
December 27, 2022

Employee benefits policy in Malaysia – What every employer should know

Employee benefits are an essential part of the total compensation package. This is because they provide a safety net for employees if something happens to them and their families.
December 27, 2022

47 types of employee benefits in Malaysia that attract and retain talents

Why salary is not the #1 magnet to attract and retain talents anymore? Find out here.
November 8, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Reducing Employee Benefits Costs

As you are reviewing the employee benefits plan, you begin to ponder upon a vexed question, "how much other employers are paying for employee benefits?" Unlike in the US, their Bureau of Labor publishes how much companies have spent on employee benefits every year; however, such information seems to elude most organisations in Malaysian and Singapore. But why is it important to know how much others are paying? Simply because not knowing where your organisation stands among the market is a perplexing problem. Without an industry benchmark, you're uncertain whether you're spending over or under the standard. A cut on one benefit could escalate the turnover rate, especially healthcare benefits.
November 7, 2022

The ultimate guide to employee benefits in Malaysia

This ultimate guide to employee benefits entails everything you need to know including top benefits, best practices, and free guides for employee benefits in Malaysia.
November 1, 2022

Covid-19 – Everything You Need to Know

The Covid-19 made one thing very clear, very quickly: work and life are tightly connected and employers have a broken care system for this connection.
October 18, 2022

Employee handbook in Malaysia – Best Practices [Template]

October 11, 2022

5 ways to talk about mental health at work

Here's how you can help support employees' mental wellbeing in the workplace.
October 11, 2022
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The 5 Key 2022 HR Trends

Human Resource is a field that has undergone tremendous changes in the last few decades. The HR department of today looks nothing like it did back then.
October 11, 2022

The complete employee experience strategy for HR

Employee experience is a term that has become more and more popular in the last few years. As a result, it's also one of the most misunderstood terms in HR today. Many people think that...
October 4, 2022

How to support someone with disabilities at work

An Accenture research discovered employers who hired employees with disabilities outperformed their peers. Want to be inclusive? Learn these 5 ways to support employees with disabilities to thrive at
October 4, 2022

HR’s biggest challenge – Shaping the future of workforce

Learn how your HR can shape the future of workforce by addressing the impact technology will have on the workforce. Find out the 3 ways you can start shaping the future.
October 3, 2022

How to attract and retain employees – the complete guide

Find out what millennials & Gen Zs look for in their new jobs. This article is packed with tips that can help you attract your next generation of employees.
July 25, 2022

5 steps to implement flexi benefits — what it is and why it matters

What are the mandatory and supplementary benefits in Singapore that you should offer? Find out here.
August 26, 2021

this is the last ultimate guide to employee benefits that you need

The employee benefits package is one of the essential employee retention and recruitment tools you have at your disposal. But how do you make sure that your company is getting the ROI it deserves?
May 6, 2021
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MediShield Life: Your Puzzling Questions Answered

What is MediShield Life? Is MediShield Life compulsory? What does MediShield Life cover? This article answers all your burning questions about MediShield Life.
February 4, 2021

Why attractive employee benefits matter more than you think

Employees in Malaysia have given the verdict: one of the top 3 most important factors when considering to stay or to accept a new offer across all generations is (...)
November 20, 2019

Is reimbursement the right option for employee benefits?

Reimbursement refers to when employers set aside sufficient funds to ensure that employees’ consultation fees can be covered. (...)
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