How to manage your supply chain to avoid crisis?
In recent months, we hear that supply chain was broken because there were closed borders and MCO worldwide. Despite some of the essential services were experiencing increased demand in sales, there are those who were not able to deliver their goods & services to their clients because they could not get suppliers, raw materials & the services needed to produce & manufacture. So how do we avoid such crisis? A positive vendor and Supply Chain management goes a long way. Here are
Why some companies enjoy better benefits from their suppliers?
No matter how large or small your business is, maintaining a positive relationship with your suppliers goes a long way. It’s not surprising that even some large MNC suffer during crisis due to inability to leverage their supply chain partners.
The key advantage to a strong & healthy supplier relationship is that you gain better value for your business. The better you know your suppliers the better they know you, the more likely you are to benefit from dedicated service, prefe
What is a proper way to conduct a Domestic Inquiry?
When there is an allegation of a gross misconduct, dismissing an employee without due inquiry could be detrimental. While the Employment Act 1955 does not make the DI mandatory, it’s a good process to take to enable the accused to be heard & given opportunity to explain. Suggested steps on how to facilitate a Domestic Inquiry: 1. Issuance of Show Cause Letter Consider a DI if the accused’s response to show cause is unsatisfactory 2. Issuance of Notice of DI to the accused wit
What is a Domestic Inquiry (DI) in Malaysia?
A DI is a process carried out by the Employer when there is a misconduct or suspicion of gross wrong doing made against an alleged employee. The purpose of the inquiry is to provide an equal opportunity to the accused to be heard and explain themselves against an allegation. The burden of proof lies on the employer and therefore, the HR/Prosecutor must ensure he/she has all the facts validated and right before holding the inquiry. The composition of the Domestic Inquiry panel
How can you be an effective People Manager?
Managing people can be the most challenging thing at workplace. Each individual has different motivations, needs and personalities and that makes the People Manager job even more complex. It's important to spend time with your staff so to better understand and effectively manage them. Remember, it's never "one shoe fits all" when managing diverse team members. Here are some tips that would assist you as a People Manager: 1. Set clear goals and define the staff’s job scope, so
