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Our warmest wishes to you this Aidilfitri!

Dear readers,

Salam Aidilfitri, Eid Mubarak to all our readers!

As Ramadan draws to a close, we hope you've been able to take the time to reflect and grow. Now, it's time to kickstart the Eid celebrations with family, friends and colleagues over your favourite kuihs and and home-cooked rendang!

As you take a break in between the preparations, or are simply just enjoying some quiet time this festive week, we'd like to share with you some of our top stories for some light reads:

Some of the coolest out-of-office email responses we've seen

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Take some inspiration from this list on setting your out-of-office replies this holiday!


6 things HR leaders should keep an eye on in 2019

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A quick refresher on the key trends to be aware of this year.


What’s your office personality type?

Is it the Workaholic or the Delegator? Knowing these traits will help you better understand how to help your employees in rough situations. Take our poll to find out!


Career advice to your younger self

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After all, this period is a time for some self reflection. Which of these career advices from our women leaders do you resonate with?


Why HR needs to be more courageous  

Fong Tuan Chen, Head, Human Resources & General Affairs, affirms why we need to push diversity and inclusion (D&I) at the top leadership and board level armed with robust data and insights.


The trends that are redefining HR's role

Upskilling, workplace experience, and more - these are some of the ways HR can help shape the business future, something to think about.


Infographic: How to spend your first and last 15 minutes at work

Did you know, staying hydrated results in a 14% increase in productivity?


Ways to better cater to mental wellness at work

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For one, it goes beyond just giving employees a day off. Here's how it really matters.


10 D&I initiatives that some of Asia’s most successful employers do

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If you're looking for more ways to push for balance at the workplace, take a leaf out of these organisations' books.


10 ways to overcome the 4pm slump at work

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Getting back to work mode after a holiday (especially a long one) isn't easy, let alone having to deal with the dreaded 4pm slump. Here are some handy tips to overcome this.


We hope you enjoy these reads and we wish you a wonderful celebration. If you aren't celebrating, have a good break and may you return to work refreshed!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

From your friends at Human Resources.

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