Reported by: Nurul Addina Azime In today’s workplace, respect has become a critical factor in fostering employee engagement, yet it is at a record low. Gallup’s research highlights that a lack of respect is affecting employee morale, performance, and overall workplace culture. As organizations face rising turnover rates and disengagement, it has become clear that cultivating an atmosphere of respect is essential for long-term success. Effective management, particularly through weekly meaningful conversations, is key to restoring respect and engagement. Managers should tailor their approach to individuals, addressing specific needs to ensure employees feel heard and valued.
Reported by: Shahirah Abdul Aziz As organizations prepare to tackle the challenges of 2025, achieving business goals requires more than just managing individual projects. Portfolio Project Management (PPM) empowers businesses to align their resources, time, and energy with strategic objectives, ensuring maximum value from every initiative. But how can organizations leverage PPM to set themselves apart? The answer lies in mastering six critical pillars.
Managing large-scale utility projects across multiple countries is no small feat. When you're responsible for powering millions of homes and businesses, efficiency isn't just a buzzword — it's a necessity.
That's why when Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Malaysia's leading utility company with operations across six countries, faced challenges with scattered project data and manual reporting processes, they knew something had to change. Reported by: Shahirah Abdul Aziz In today’s fast-paced business world, staying competitive requires more than hard work—it demands agility and the ability to leverage technology. As we move toward 2025, businesses must embrace the transformative power of technology to navigate market changes and fuel growth. The right tools can unlock efficiencies, foster collaboration, and enhance customer satisfaction, providing businesses with a competitive edge.
Reported by: Nurul Addina Azime In today’s fast-paced business environment, employee engagement is a cornerstone of organizational success. Companies with highly engaged teams experience better productivity, stronger employee retention, and increased profitability. Yet, Gallup’s research indicates that only a fraction of employees worldwide feel engaged at work. This points to an urgent need for organizations to shift their focus toward fostering a culture where engagement thrives.
So, how can organizations achieve this? Gallup outlines 5 transformative strategies to enhance employee engagement, which we explore below. Workplace Realities in 2024: Gallup's Global Insights on Employee Wellbeing and Productivity11/18/2024 Reported by: Nurul Addina Azime The State of the Global Workplace 2024 report is an annual assessment by Gallup that explores the current realities of employee experiences worldwide. This comprehensive study draws from Gallup’s ongoing global surveys, providing a window into how people feel about their work, their wellbeing, and their lives overall. In 2024, the report takes on added urgency as it highlights significant global trends in employee mental health, engagement, and productivity. It sheds light on issues such as rising loneliness, the impact of job quality on life satisfaction, and the crucial role that management plays in fostering a healthy work culture. The report also addresses how economic and labor policies shape employee experiences and engagement. At its core, the State of the Global Workplace is designed to help leaders understand and address the challenges employees face today, promoting practices that can improve workplace satisfaction, reduce stress, and ultimately boost organizational resilience and productivity. In sum, the report isn’t just a set of statistics. It’s a powerful tool for any organization aiming to create a more productive, engaged, and supportive environment for its workforce. Reported by: Shahirah Abdul Aziz Supply chain attacks represent one of the most challenging threats in cybersecurity today. By targeting trusted third-party suppliers, attackers bypass traditional defences, gaining unauthorized access to secure networks and systems. These attacks, such as the XZ upstream supply chain compromise highlighted by Bitdefender, demonstrate the urgency for organizations to bolster defences against indirect threats.
Reported by: Shahirah Abdul Aziz In today's digital landscape, ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to organizations worldwide. With the growing sophistication of these attacks, businesses and government agencies are under immense pressure to enhance cybersecurity while managing tight budgets. This article explores practical, cost-effective strategies to strengthen ransomware defences by emphasizing proactive investments, managed security services, and a layered security approach.
Highlights from the Smartsheet User Group Malaysia Event - A Day of Insight and Collaboration -10/17/2024 Reported by: Nurul Addina Azime
Reported by: Shahirah Abdul Aziz As we navigate 2024, ransomware remains one of the most persistent and devastating cyber threats. Ransomware attacks have surged in frequency, targeting businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals. With evolving tactics and increasingly advanced ransomware, organizations must protect their critical data and systems from these costly attacks. In this article, we’ll explore what ransomware is, the different types, the most common variants in 2024, and how companies can detect and prevent them.
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