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An article by Mabal Tan and Ahmad-Fakhri Hamzah of Shell Malaysia, August 2008 An effective work environment is something that Shell Malaysia prides itself in delivering well to employees. This ranges from the leadership creating an open work environment by living the Shell values of Honesty, Integrity and Respect for People, through to providing the tools,… [Continue Reading]
Understanding Generation Y – Shaping the Workplace of the Future, Together Ahead of the 2008 Women’s Summit, efforts were made to enlist the views and participation of young men and women aged between 20 and 32. Across the globe, employers are finding that this generation, interchangeably called Gen-Y or the Net-Gen, has distinctive characteristics and… [Continue Reading]
Bringing together young people, men and women to make a real difference The success of The Women’s Summit 2008 bears testimony to the relevance of its theme, Teaming Up to Make a Difference. The commitment of the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, and financial support provided by Maybank, Shell Malaysia and Astro saw… [Continue Reading]
The enthusiasm generated by the Women’s Summit 2007 organised by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development was a clear indication of Malaysian’s interest in the critical issues of work-life balance. Over 2,000 women and men crowded into the Sime Darby Convention Centre to hear from the illustrious panel speakers and to weigh in on what… [Continue Reading]
By Nisha Sabanayagam, News Straits Times, 22 August 2008 PETALING JAYA: Women may soon be able to put in flexible hours instead of the nine-to-five workday. Less rigid job arrangements would encourage more women into the workforce, thus boosting national productivity and economic growth, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.