Raising Malaysia’s retirement age—Sam Baxendale on policy, readiness, and the realities of an ageing workforce.
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Life@Kinetik (5)
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General (6)

General
Scaling Talent Across Thailand and Southeast Asia
Real hiring stories from across APAC. Discover how Kinetik helps businesses scale, transform, and hire with confidence.

General
Case Studies 2026: Proven Hiring. Measurable Impact.
Real hiring stories from across APAC. Discover how Kinetik helps businesses scale, transform, and hire with confidence.

General
Kinetik RPO Case Study — Zero to Digital Bank
75 hires in 9 months. Discover how a new digital bank built a high-performing team from day one.

General
Kinetik RPO Case Study — Hired at the Speed of Hypergrowth
390+ hires in 17 months. See how a high-growth platform scaled talent without slowing growth.

General
Kinetik RPO Case Study — Engineering the Hub
Inside the senior hiring mandates that helped reshape leadership teams across banking, telecoms and tech.

General
FrieslandCampina Case Study
Inside FrieslandCampina’s KL Tech Hub—how data-driven hiring and EVP strategy built a world-class centre of excellence.
Senior Appointments (1)

Senior Appointments
Case Studies – Senior Appointments
Inside the senior hiring mandates that helped reshape leadership teams across banking, telecoms and tech.
Talent Ops Advisory (2)

Talent Ops Advisory
BSSB Furniture: More Than Just Work
Inside BSSB Furniture’s new EVP video—discover a people-first culture, global reach, and why it’s a great place to work.

Talent Ops Advisory
EVP Development at Kinetik
Our Employer Branding Consulting services help clients create or refresh their Employer Value Proposition (EVP) as they digitally transform.
HR Trends (9)

HR Trends
Right Business : Hands-On Digital Hiring
Kinetik’s Hiring On Demand puts recruiters inside client teams—CEO Sam Baxendale shares how it’s changing talent growth.

HR Trends
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.

HR Trends
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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 (11)

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
Insight on Demand
Season 3 – EP2 – Part 1
MyMy co-founder Joe McGuire shares his fintech journey and tackles Malaysia’s evolving talent landscape

HR & Talent
Insight on Demand
Season 3 – EP 2 – Part 2
Joe McGuire explores hybrid work, hiring bias, and how COVID reshaped the future of talent and leadership

HR & Talent
Insight on Demand
Season 3 – EP 2 – Part 3
10 quickfire questions with Joe McGuire on leadership, fintech, and the mindset behind building MyMy.

HR & Talent
Insight on Demand
Insight On Demand | 2020 Recap
Eight episodes. Eight industry leaders. Relive the conversations that launched Insight on Demand in 2020.
Relocation Guide (2)

Case Studies
Relocation Guide
Relocation Guide – Thailand
Thinking of moving to Thailand? Discover how to live, work, and thrive in Bangkok—costs, culture, schools, and more.

Case Studies
Relocation Guide
Relocation Guide – Malaysia
Moving to Malaysia? Discover everything expats need to know—from cost of living to visas, schooling, and lifestyle tips.
Salary Insights (6)

HR & Talent
Salary Insights
2026 Market Insights
Inside Malaysia’s hiring shift. Discover the strategies, salary benchmarks, and signals shaping talent in 2026.

HR & Talent
Salary Insights
Salary Survey Methodology
We combine proprietary data with trusted external sources to help organisations make better decisions on salaries, benefits, and bonuses.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
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.

HR & Talent
Salary Insights
2022 Salary Survey
Dive into 2022 digital salary trends—benchmark pay, explore niche roles, and get insights from real market data.
CSR (11)

CSR
420KM. 3 Days. 1 Purpose.
A 420km ride from KL to Singapore becomes a journey of friendship, resilience and hope for children’s education.

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

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

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

CSR
News & Updates
?♂️Kinetik Hiring – KL to Kuantan Cycle – Fund Raise for Equal Access to Schooling?♂️
Read moreEvents (11)

Events
Speak to Lead Workshop x AIESEC UKM
Speak to Lead at Kinetik—students step up, find their voice, and learn to lead with confidence and impact.

Events
Chinese New Year 2026
A night to celebrate people—Kinetik’s Christmas gathering brings the team together to reflect, reconnect, and recharge.

Events
Christmas 2025
A night to celebrate people—Kinetik’s Christmas gathering brings the team together to reflect, reconnect, and recharge.

Events
Deepavali 2025
Sharing food and togetherness—Kinetik celebrates the Festival of Lights with great company and meaningful moments.

Events
Training November 2025
Inside Kinetik’s leadership session—aligning behaviours, sharpening collaboration, and building leaders ready to scale.

Events
Merdeka & Malaysia Day 2025
Celebrating Merdeka and Malaysia Day the Kinetik way—with local flavours, shared moments, and the spirit of unity.

Events
Aidilfitri 2025
Raya at Kinetik—celebrating Aidilfitri with colour, kuih, and togetherness as one joyful team. Selamat Hari Raya!

Events
Life@Kinetik
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.
Offsites (3)
Team Talks (3)

Life@Kinetik
Team Talks
Our Journeys into Talent
Our Journeys into Talent Acquisition—CEO Sam Baxendale shares how curiosity and experience shaped his path in recruitment.

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

Life@Kinetik
Team Talks
Q&A with Naz & Zul
Nazmina & Zulfadhli get real about Life@Kinetik—authentic culture, growth, and what makes work feel like home.
Announcements (13)

Announcements
Introducing Kinetik Hiring C-Suite Service
Scaling without the risk—how Kinetik’s Fractional C-Suite helps startups add senior firepower when it matters most.

Announcements
January 2026 Promotion
Zhen Kai Ng steps into Associate Consultant—recognising consistency, impact, and a well-earned next chapter at Kinetik.

Announcements
December 2025 Promotion
Celebrating Zarith Amani’s promotion to Associate Consultant—a well-earned milestone driven by impact and dedication.

Announcements
November 2025 Promotion
Celebrating Fikri Baharuddin’s promotion to Consultant—a well-earned milestone driven by dedication and impact.

Announcements
September 2025 Promotion
Leon Lim promoted to Director of Talent Solutions & Delivery—recognising leadership, impact, and a pivotal next chapter at Kinetik.

Announcements
August 2025 Promotion
Celebrating Alif Fikri’s promotion to Associate Consultant—a well-earned milestone driven by dedication and impact.
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
July 2025 Promotion
Celebrating Sathish Rachandran’s promotion to Associate Consultant—a well-earned milestone powered by dedication and impact.

Announcements
May 2025 Promotion
Four promotions, one proud moment—celebrating our newest Associate Consultants and their impact at Kinetik.

Announcements
News & Updates
November 2022 Promotion!
Kinetik celebrates Theevan Raj’s promotion to Senior Consultant—well-earned recognition for impact and excellence.
Awards (1)

Awards
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.
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Case Studies
---General
------Scaling Talent Across Thailand and Southeast Asia
------Case Studies 2026: Proven Hiring. Measurable Impact.
------Kinetik RPO Case Study — Zero to Digital Bank
---Senior Appointments
------Case Studies – Senior Appointments
HR & Talent
---HR Trends
------Malaysia’s Ageing Nation : Is a Higher Retirement Age Inevitable?
------Right Business : Hands-On Digital Hiring
------Enabling High Performance & Transformation through Talent Development
---Insight on Demand
------Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 1
------Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 2
------Season 5 – Episode 1 Pt. 3
Life@Kinetik
---CSR
------420KM. 3 Days. 1 Purpose.
------Dignity Cup 2025 : The Grand Finals
------CSR 2024 Highlights
---Events
------Speak to Lead Workshop x AIESEC UKM
------Chinese New Year 2026
------Christmas 2025
News & Updates
---Announcements
------Introducing Kinetik Hiring C-Suite Service
------January 2026 Promotion
------December 2025 Promotion
---Awards
------HR Vendors of the Year Awards 2023




