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2026 is not just another year on the calendar. For HR and Payroll professionals, it marks a turning point . For the first time, HR is no longer evaluated mainly on good intentions, people skills, or culture initiatives. HR is now judged on accuracy, fairness, compliance, data integrity, and decision credibility . And that is where the real challenge begins. AI Is Moving Faster Than HR Readiness Artificial Intelligence is already: Validating payroll Analyzing pay data Influenc

Malaysia is at a critical turning point.  With rapid global competition and evolving industry demands, the old model of “just having a degree” isn’t enough. Employers today expect professionals who can lead , think strategically , and drive change . In this environment, a Professional Graduate Qualification in Strategic Management & Leadership  isn’t merely an addition to a CV, it’s a career accelerator , a talent differentiator , and a national economic enabler . What Is St

The Reality of 2025: Company Closures & Rising Job Losses in Malaysia Malaysia’s job market in 2025 faced a major shake up. Due to economic pressure, increasing operational costs, restructuring, and global instability, thousands of Malaysian companies shut down , especially SMEs. This led to widespread retrenchment and non-renewed contracts across the country. According to labour market estimates, over 45,000 individuals lost their jobs in 2025 , creating one of the most chal

The Future of HR Starts with AI Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s reshaping how Human Resource (HR) departments operate across the world. From recruitment to performance analytics, AI is turning HR from a support function into a strategic engine of growth. In Malaysia, the call for future-ready HR professionals  has never been louder. Companies now face hybrid work models, skills shortages, and rapid digital transformation. HR leaders who l

Preparing Malaysian HR & L&D teams for the workforce of 2026 and beyond In today’s fast-shifting talent landscape, HR and L&D professionals in Malaysia face unprecedented demands. Hybrid work arrangements, digital transformation, skills based hiring, employee well-being, and inclusion have moved from nice-to-have to business imperative. For example, recent insights show Malaysian organisations are now prioritising digital upskilling, automation and inclusive culture as key HR

Future-Proof Your Business with AI, Digital Skills & Leadership Transformation (by Training Minds Sdn Bhd — People Development & Career Transformation Center) 2026: The Future Belongs to Companies That Learn Faster The Malaysian business landscape is evolving rapidly .AI, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping how companies operate, and HR leaders  now realize that traditional training is no longer enough. If your workforce isn’t AI-ready, digitally skilled, and

Ridza Alias The future isn’t waiting, it’s already here. Artificial Intelligence is reshaping how we work, sell, lead, and live. And for HR professionals in Malaysia, 2026 marks a turning point. This is the age of the AI driven workforce , where success depends not on your degree, but on your ability to adapt, learn, and lead with technology . AI & Automation Awareness: The New Must-Have Skill Every employee from HR to marketing, sales to operations must now understand how t

By Ridza Alias. In an era of rapid technological disruption, where automation, artificial intelligence (AI), digital workflows and new business models redefine how work gets done, the traditional talent-acquisition and talent-development playbook is becoming obsolete. For HR professionals, talent development specialists and organisational leaders, the twin concepts of skills-based hiring  and upskilling/reskilling  are no longer optional, they are business imperatives. Why th

By Ridza Alias In an era where organizations race toward AI and digital transformation, one truth remains unchanged: human resilience defines long term success . Yet resilience, empathy, and adaptability, traits often celebrated in leadership books, cannot be taught solely through workshops or PowerPoint decks. They must be experienced . That’s where Island Survival Team Building  comes in with an unconventional, immersive experience designed to strip away corporate hierarchi

For years, Human Resources was treated as the department that made sure people got paid, policies were followed, and performance reviews...

As the conversation around work culture continues to evolve, one theme stands out more prominently than ever before: employee well-being....