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Talent Ops Advisory Services

FrieslandCampina Case Study

Inside FrieslandCampina’s KL Tech Hub—how data-driven hiring and EVP strategy built a world-class centre of excellence.

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Case Studies

Case Studies 2025

Our Case Studies 2025 highlights Kinetik’s track record of success in helping organisations achieve impactful hiring results.

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HR Trends (9)
HR Trends

Malaysia’s Ageing Nation : Is a Higher Retirement Age Inevitable?

Raising Malaysia’s retirement age—Sam Baxendale on policy, readiness, and the realities of an ageing workforce.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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HR & Talent Insights
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 & Talent Insights
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.

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Insight on Demand (14)
HR & Talent Insights
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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HR & Talent Insights
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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HR & Talent Insights
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

Kinetik Hiring | Insight on Demand | S3 EP3

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Kinetik Hiring | Insight on Demand | S3 EP3

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Kinetik Hiring | Insight on Demand | Series 3 Highlights

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Relocation Guide (2)
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Relocation Guide

Relocation Guide – Thailand

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

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Relocation Guide – Malaysia

Moving to Malaysia? Discover everything expats need to know—from cost of living to visas, schooling, and lifestyle tips.

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Salary Insights (6)
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Salary Insights

2026 Market Insights

Inside Malaysia’s hiring shift. Discover the strategies, salary benchmarks, and signals shaping talent in 2026.

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Salary Insights

Salary Survey Methodology

We combine proprietary data with trusted external sources to help organisations make better decisions on salaries, benefits, and bonuses.

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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 (3)
Case Studies
Talent Ops Advisory Services

FrieslandCampina Case Study

Inside FrieslandCampina’s KL Tech Hub—how data-driven hiring and EVP strategy built a world-class centre of excellence.

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HR & Talent Insights
Talent Ops Advisory Services

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.

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HR & Talent Insights
Talent Ops Advisory Services

EVP Development at Kinetik

Our Employer Branding Consulting services help clients create or refresh their Employer Value Proposition (EVP) as they digitally transform.

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CSR (10)
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!

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News & Updates

CSR 2024 Highlights

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

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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.

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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.

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CSR
News & Updates

Kinetik x Dignity – ASEAN Day

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

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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.

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CSR
News & Updates

?‍♂️Kinetik Hiring – KL to Kuantan Cycle – Fund Raise for Equal Access to Schooling?‍♂️

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News & Updates

Kinetik Hiring | CSR | KL to Kuantan Cycle

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Kinetik Hiring | CSR | New Lives Community Centre

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Kinetik Hiring | CSR

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Events (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.

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Events

Chinese New Year 2026

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

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Events

Christmas 2025

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

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Events

Deepavali 2025

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

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Events

Training November 2025

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

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Events

Merdeka & Malaysia Day 2025

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

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Events

Aidilfitri 2025

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

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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.

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Events
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Christmas Offsite 2022 X Office Launch

Secret Santa, costumes, and celebrations—Kinetik wraps up the year with festive cheer at our new office offsite.

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News & Updates

Kinetik Offsite 2021

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Kinetik Offsite Party

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Offsites (3)
Offsites

Kinetik Anniversary 2025

Kinetik turns 5—celebrating growth, grit, and teamwork with an action-packed anniversary at District 21.

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Offsites

Kinetik Anniversary 2024

Kinetik turns 5—celebrating growth, grit, and teamwork with an action-packed anniversary at District 21.

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Life@Kinetik
Offsites

Kinetik 2nd Anniversary Offsite!

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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.

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Life@Kinetik
Team Talks

Life @ Kinetik

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

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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.

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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.

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Announcements

January 2026 Promotion

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

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Announcements

December 2025 Promotion

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

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Announcements

November 2025 Promotion

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

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Announcements

September 2025 Promotion

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

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Announcements

August 2025 Promotion

Celebrating Alif Fikri’s promotion to Associate Consultant—a well-earned milestone driven by dedication and impact.

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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.

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Announcements

July 2025 Promotion

Celebrating Sathish Rachandran’s promotion to Associate Consultant—a well-earned milestone powered by dedication and impact.

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Announcements

May 2025 Promotion

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

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News & Updates

November 2022 Promotion!

Kinetik celebrates Theevan Raj’s promotion to Senior Consultant—well-earned recognition for impact and excellence.

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News & Updates

Kinetik Hiring | Promotion announcements!

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Kinetik Hiring | Promotion announcements!

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Kinetik Hiring | Promotion announcements!

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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
---Case Studies
------FrieslandCampina Case Study
------Case Studies 2025
------Relocation Guide – Thailand
HR & Talent Insights
---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
------Dignity Cup 2025 : The Grand Finals
------CSR 2024 Highlights
------Kinetik X Dignity – Faisal Cup Week 1
---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