BASIC HR
MANAGEMENT
For Non-HR Managers
Empowering Managers with Essential HR Knowledge
Knowledge Gap Alert
Employee mis-management isn't about bad intentions. It's about knowledge gaps that transform well-meaning managers into organizational liabilities.
The Problem
What is the Impact of Employee Mis-management?
Employee mis-management is a result of the lack of knowledge and leadership by Managers which results in serious organizational consequences
High Turnover
Good employees flee toxic management to join better managed competitors
Employee Disillusionment
Creating cultures of minimum effort and disengagement
Motivation Collapse
Workers lose faith in leadership and organizational vision
This isn't about bad intentions. It's about knowledge gaps that transform well-meaning managers into organizational liabilities.
Financial Implications
The Cost of Employee Mis-management
Wrongful dismissal claims & legal cost for defending such claims
Employee turnover costs
Productivity losses from disengaged workforce
Recruitment and training for constant replacements
Government audits examining every employment practice
Penalties, fines, and enforcement actions by statutory bodies
Why Attend?
Understanding Malaysian Employment Law Amendments
Managers need to be aligned with current employment law changes to protect both themselves and their organizations.
Address employment risks they are creating
Implement systems preventing organizational liability
Ensure board-level oversight of employment compliance
Build defensibility against liability claims
Understand financial implications of employee mis-management
Solution-Oriented Training
What Every Department Manager Will Learn
Document performance issues properly
Conduct fair disciplinary processes
Apply employment law correctly
Use HR systems effectively
Lead people professionally
Detailed Curriculum
1-Day Program Schedule
Full Day Training
February 9th, 2026
INTRODUCTION: Systems Influence Behavior
The strategies that every manager needs to know
The financial cost to companies on mismanagement of employees because of Managers lack of knowledge. Case studies are used as an illustration on Managerial pitfalls.
Understanding the HR Process Flow
The symbiotic relationship between HR & Department Manager
An in-depth understanding on the process flow and the impact of non-adherence to the said process flow by Departmental Managers.
Tea Break
The Synergetic Nature of Departmental Manager and HR
Working together effectively
How do Managers and HR work together to make both their jobs effective.
Everyday Challenges in Managing Employees
Practical solutions for common issues
An in depth understanding on managing Poor Performance, Misconduct, Tardiness & Sexual Harassment and their responsibility in ensuring that it does not happen in the work place.
Lunch
Documentary Process & HR Systems
Using the correct processes
Knowing the importance of using Appraisals, Performance Improvement Plan and a Progressive Discipline Plan to establish HR systems & documentary process to align all employees in the organisation.
Expert Instructor
Meet Your Trainer
Ernest Balasingam
HR/IR Consultant & Principal Trainer
Ernest Balasingam
HR/IR Consultant & Principal Trainer
Ernest isn't just a lawyer – he's a strategic advisor who has spent nearly three decades protecting organizations from costly employment law disasters. As Senior Partner at Messrs. Gibb & Co Lawyers & Notary Public, Ernest brings a rare combination of boardroom insight and courtroom victory to every training session.
"Commitment does not need an alarm clock! True organizational transformation requires committed leadership willing to create systems that drive desired behaviour."
Credentials
Training Excellence
Why Ernest's Training Delivers Results
Battle-Tested Expertise
27 years specializing exclusively in Industrial Relations & Employment Law litigation knowing what works and what fails spectacularly in court.
Corporate Intelligence Meets Legal Precision
Extensive background in Compliance and Risk Management at senior levels in multinational hospitality corporations gives him unparalleled insight into organizational vulnerabilities.
Proactive Prevention
Companies must stay ahead of Malaysia's rapidly evolving employment landscape. Re-thinking HR processes to eliminate problems before they become lawsuits.
Proven Problem Solver
Identifying critical shortcomings by facilitating organizational transformations, right-sizing initiatives and effective separation schemes that protect both companies and employees.
Transform Your Managers Into HR-Savvy Leaders
Equip your department managers with the knowledge to handle performance, attendance, discipline, and employee concerns effectively, reducing risks and strengthening compliance.
1 Day
Intensive Training
Feb 9
2026 Session
HRDCorp
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