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HR Trends (5)

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HR Trends
How to Negotiate Your Salary
Feeling underpaid? Master 7 easy steps to negotiate the raise you deserve—timing, prep, and follow-up included.

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HR Trends
How to Create a Winning LinkedIn Profile
Want to stand out on LinkedIn? Build a profile that sells your story, attracts jobs, and actually sounds like you.

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HR Trends
Virtual Hiring & Remote Work – It’s Here to Stay but…
Virtual hiring and remote work reshaped the workplace—why hybrid models are the future, not just a pandemic fix.

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HR Trends
Why Should People Work for You?
Top talent has options—here’s why your brand needs to stand out and what candidates really want from the hiring process.

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HR Trends
Recruiters – We Can Be Better
Recruiters, it’s time for a reset—why empathy, not KPIs, should drive hiring and how we can rebuild trust with talent.
Insight on Demand (14)

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Insight on Demand
Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 1
From startup to standout—Howard & Amee share how Furniture And Choice Malaysia built its brand. Episode 1 is live.

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Insight on Demand
Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 2
Howard & Amee dive into strategy, content, and brand growth at Furniture And Choice. Watch this episode now.

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Insight on Demand
Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 3
Howard & Amee wrap up with insights on customer-first products and brand localization. Watch the final part now.

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Insight on Demand
Kinetik Content 2023
From fireside chats to Life@Kinetik—catch up on 4 seasons of content powering SEA’s digital community since 2020.

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Insight on Demand
Series 4 – EP 3
10 quickfire questions with Rachel Ooi—get bite-sized insights on leadership, growth, and her journey at dentsu.

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Insight on Demand
Series 4 – EP 2
Rachel Ooi shares her journey, leadership values, and the story behind her book unshaken in Episode 2. Watch now.

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Insight on Demand
Series 4 – EP 1
Rachel Ooi shares her journey to dentsu, leadership insights, and the story behind her book Unshaken. Watch Ep.1 now.

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Insight on Demand
Series 4 – Trailer
Catch the trailer for Insight on Demand S4—Rachel Ooi shares her rise, leadership insights, and the story behind Unshaken.

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Insight on Demand
Season 4 | Segment 3
10 quickfire questions with ZhenWei Ku, COO of ThoughtFull—bite-sized insights on leadership and mental wellness.

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Insight on Demand
Season 4 | Segment 2
ZhenWei Ku on wellness in Asia—what works, what doesn’t, and how to build impactful mental health programs at work.

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Insight on Demand
Season 4 | Segment 1
ZhenWei Ku kicks off with his journey at ThoughtFull and what wellness means for today’s workplaces. Watch Ep.1 now.

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Insight on Demand
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Salary Insights
Thailand Salary Survey 2025
Curious what top talent earns in 2025? Explore salary trends, hiring insights, and what’s reshaping the talent market.

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Salary Insights
The 2025 Salary Survey is Here!
Malaysia’s 2025 Salary Trends Revealed—discover top roles, pay hikes, and what’s driving talent decisions this year.

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Salary Insights
2023 Salary Survey
Explore 2023’s digital salary trends—benchmark pay, uncover market insights, and see where you stand in the talent game.

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Salary Insights
2022 Salary Survey
Dive into 2022 digital salary trends—benchmark pay, explore niche roles, and get insights from real market data.
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Talent Ops Advisory Services
Employer Branding Services
Kinetik’s new Employer Branding solutions help SEA companies attract top talent with design, video, campaigns, and more.
Team Talks (2)

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Team Talks
Life @ Kinetik
Life@Kinetik : Zulfadhli chats with CEO Sam Baxendale on WFH, youth empowerment, and work-life balance.

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Q&A with Naz & Zul
Nazmina & Zulfadhli get real about Life@Kinetik—authentic culture, growth, and what makes work feel like home.
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Retention : The True ROI of Hiring in Southeast Asia
Retention is the new hiring KPI—why staying power now matters more than speed in APAC’s evolving talent landscape.

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Market Bytes
Competency-Based Interviewing : HR’s Role in Ensuring Consistency and Scalable Hiring
Why Competency-Based Interviewing is key to fair, scalable hiring—and how HR can lead consistency and impact.

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Market Bytes
Making Sense of Psychometric Assessments : Turning Insight into Impact
Unlock how psychometric tools use data to boost hiring, sharpen leadership, and build high-performing teams.

Market Bytes
Market Bytes
From Fruit Bowls to Foundations: Building a Wellness Plan That Works
Beyond the fruit bowl: Discover how real wellness strategies boost performance, reduce burnout, and build a culture that lasts.

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Market Bytes
The Culture Conundrum: Building Leadership and Cohesion in Virtualised Offshore Teams
Kuala Lumpur is rising as a global leadership hub—here’s how culture, inclusion, and virtual strategy must evolve to meet new expectations.

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Market Bytes
Malaysia’s Fintech Evolution: 2024 and Beyond
Inside Malaysia’s fintech revolution—digital banks, QR payments, and bold regulations are reshaping the future of finance.

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Market Bytes
Malaysia: From Offshore Hub to Global Hiring Powerhouse
Malaysia isn’t just back office anymore—it’s a global HQ hub. Here’s how top companies are winning the talent game.

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Market Bytes
The Hidden Hiring Crisis: Why Customer-Facing Roles Are in Urgent Demand
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Travel Is to Thailand What Banking Is to Singapore: Unveiling a Digital Destination
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The Power of Praise: How Recognition Shapes a Positive Work Culture and Enhances EVP
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What’s the One Metric That Can Transform Your Hiring This Holiday Season?
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Hiring literacy: Accelerating Recruitment Outcomes with Technology, Data, and AI
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Announcements
H1 2025 : A Breakthrough Half-Year
Kinetik’s H1 2025 recap—new services, regional growth, and smarter hiring solutions powering the next phase.

Announcements
News & Updates
November 2022 Promotion!
Kinetik celebrates Theevan Raj’s promotion to Senior Consultant—well-earned recognition for impact and excellence.
CSR (10)

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Dignity Cup 2025 : The Grand Finals
From kickoff to finals—Kinetik wraps up an inspiring journey with Dignity for Children at the Faisal Cup. See you next year!

CSR
News & Updates
CSR 2024 Highlights
Kinetik’s 2024 CSR journey—empowering youth, mentoring, and giving back through grassroots education initiatives.

CSR
News & Updates
Kinetik X Dignity – Faisal Cup Week 1
Back at the Faisal Cup—supporting Dignity for Children and the power of sport to uplift, unite, and inspire youth.

CSR
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Kinetik x Dignity – Financial Literacy
Kinetik’s second visit to Dignity for Children—teaching financial literacy and empowering young minds through education.

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Kinetik x Dignity – ASEAN Day
Teaching ASEAN, inspiring futures—Kinetik joins Dignity for Children to support education for marginalized youth.

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Fund Raise For Equal Access to Schooling
Kinetik’s cycling fundraiser helps underprivileged kids access education—thank you for riding and giving with heart.

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?♂️Kinetik Hiring – KL to Kuantan Cycle – Fund Raise for Equal Access to Schooling?♂️
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Events
News & Updates
HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2023
Kinetik wins big at Malaysia HR Awards 2023—Gold for Best Staffing Firm and more. A proud moment for our growing team.

Events
News & Updates
Enabling High Performance & Transformation through Talent Development
L&D meets agility—HR leaders explore learning innovation, skill sensing, and ROI at Kinetik x Human Inc’s KL event.

Events
News & Updates
Chinese New Year X 2023 Kickoff
Kinetik celebrates CNY together for the first time—new office, big 2023 goals, and the power of a diverse team.

Events
News & Updates
Christmas Offsite 2022 X Office Launch
Secret Santa, costumes, and celebrations—Kinetik wraps up the year with festive cheer at our new office offsite.

Events
News & Updates
Kinetik x Human Inc. : Design Thinking on Employee Onboarding
Kinetik x Human Inc wrap up 2022 with a packed session on onboarding design—ideas, insights, and HR innovation in action.
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---Relocation Guide
------Relocation Guide – Thailand
------Relocation Guide – Malaysia
HR & Talent Insights
---HR Trends
------How to Negotiate Your Salary
------How to Create a Winning LinkedIn Profile
------Virtual Hiring & Remote Work – It’s Here to Stay but…
---Insight on Demand
------Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 1
------Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 2
------Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 3
Life@Kinetik
---Team Talks
------Life @ Kinetik
------Q&A with Naz & Zul
Market Bytes
---Market Bytes
------Retention : The True ROI of Hiring in Southeast Asia
------Competency-Based Interviewing : HR’s Role in Ensuring Consistency and Scalable Hiring
------Making Sense of Psychometric Assessments : Turning Insight into Impact
News & Updates
---Announcements
------H1 2025 : A Breakthrough Half-Year
------November 2022 Promotion!
------Kinetik Hiring | Promotion announcements!
---CSR
------Dignity Cup 2025 : The Grand Finals
------CSR 2024 Highlights
------Kinetik X Dignity – Faisal Cup Week 1