2-Day Conference Designed for
Malaysia SMEs
Winning HR and People Practices
HR Strategies for 2024
14 + Experts,
HR & Business
Leaders
300 + Business
Owners and HR
Leaders
12 Keynotes &
Sharing
4 Panel Sessions
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are integral to Malaysia's economy. They are a major source of employment, with 48.4% of the workforce employed by SMEs in 2020. In short, SMEs drive Malaysia’s economic growth.
An effective HR function is essential to the success of SMEs. It involves a lot more than managing operations, production and payroll. In this conference, you will learn that:
The objective of this conference is to:
In summary, the conference's primary objective is to empower SME business leaders and HR professionals with the knowledge and tools to optimize HR practices, thereby fostering growth and competitiveness within Small and Medium Enterprises.
Before 30 June (1st June - 30 June) |
RM 2,600.00 |
After 1 July (1st July - 15th July) |
RM 3,000.00 |
* PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF SST * Members are in reference to Companies who subscribe to the services provided by IHR Consulting Sdn Bhd
Day 1 (July 16, 2024, Tuesday am)
Segment 1 - Why SMEs Need a Professional HR Management System
8.00 am |
Registration of Participants and Refreshments |
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9.00 am |
Arrival of Guest of Honour and VIP |
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9.05 am |
Welcome salutations by Emcee |
Dr Saiful Amin |
9.10 am |
Conference Context Setting Why the HR Function is Critical to SME Success
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Erika Liang Mei Chyun Deloitte & Touche Enterprise Risk Services
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Keynote Address by Guest of Honour
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10.30 am |
Morning Break
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11.00 am |
How SMEs can Attract, Develop and Retain Talent
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Anthony Raja Devadoss Korn Ferry, Malaysia
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11.30 am |
Cultivating a Resilient Workforce: Strategies for SMEs in the Face of Change
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Melissa Norman Aisling Group
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12.00 pm |
Panel Discussion
Navigating the Future of Work: Strategies for Managing Talent and Work/Life Challenges A panel discussion featuring HR Consultants sharing their strategies and experiences on the impact on Human Resource Management in attracting, developing, and retaining talent.
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Moderator Dr Amer Hamzah
Panelist Erika Liang Anthony Raja Melissa Norman |
1.00 pm |
Lunch Break
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Day 1 (July 16, 2024, Tuesday pm)
Segment 2 - Successful Talent Management Strategies for SMEs
2.30 pm |
How to Attract Talent Through a Winning Manpower Planning & Hiring Strategy
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Koljit Singh MIHRM |
3.00 pm |
How to Design a Compensation & Benefit Package and Reward Mechanism to gain a Competive Edge
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Lim Chee Gay TDCX |
3.30 pm |
Designing a Performance Management and Appraisal System that Delivers Results
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Grace Chan Hengyuan Refining Company Berhad |
4.00 pm |
Evening Break |
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4.30 pm |
Panel Discussion
Practical Talent Management Strategies for SMEs This panel discussion will address specific SME challenges such as:
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Moderator Erika Liang
Panelist Koljit Singh Lim Chee Gay Grace Chan |
5.30 pm |
End of Day 1
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Day 2 (July 17, 2024, Wednesday am)
Segment 3 - Technology & Regulatory Compliance for Human Resource Management in SMEs
8.30 am |
Registration of Participants and Refreshments |
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9.00 am |
Technology and Automation - HR Analytics, data-driven, decision-making, AI & HRM
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Jonas Lind WorqApp |
9.30 am |
‘How Do I Start to Transform My Business?’ A case study on using assessments to hire and develop talent.
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Pete Pereira Aspire Consulting |
10.00 am |
Understanding Malaysian Employment Act 1955 and the Industrial Relations Act 1967 on Employment Practices, and its implications on employment in Malaysia.
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Dharmen Sivalingam Dharmen Sivalingam & Partners |
10.30 am |
Morning Break |
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11.00 am |
Event Partner Sharing |
MIHRM
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11.30 am |
Panel Discussion Practical Strategies in Technology, Transformation and Compliance Expert will share successful approaches, tools, and insights for small and medium-sized enterprises to manange human resources while adhering to regulatory requiremments with real life case studies.
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Moderator Laurence Yap
Panelist Jonas Lind Pete Pereira Dharmen Sivalingam Tan Zi Thong
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1.00 pm |
Lunch |
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Day 2 (July 17, 2024, Wednesday pm)
Segment 4 - Best Practices by SME Leaders
2.30 pm |
Elavating Business Success via HR Transformation and how KRAs and Rewards can lead to Business Profitability.
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Halim Jantan Sterling Group of Companies |
3.00 pm |
Cultivating Innovation and Growth : The Power of Creativity and Continuous Learning
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Allen Lee Peoplelogy |
3.30 pm |
Lessons Learned in Developing High Performance Teams in a growing SME
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Rob Davies Little Gym Malaysia |
4.00 pm |
Evening Break |
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4.30 pm |
Panel Discussion Winning the War for Talent in SMEs : A panel discussion featuring successful SME leaders sharing their strategies and experiences on various aspects of human resource management, offering a comprehensive perspective on enhancing employee engagement, building a talent pipeline, and effectively managing workplace conflicts and change.
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Moderator Pete Pereira
Panelist Allen Lee Halim Jantan Rob Davies
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5.30 pm |
Closing and End of Conference |
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STRATEGIC PANEL 1
Segment 1 - Why SMEs Need a Professional HR Management System
Tuesday, 16 July | 0900 - 1200 hours
Erika Liang
Talent Director
Deloitte Sourtheast Asia
Anthony Raja Devadoss
Country Managing
Director
Korn Ferry, Malaysia
Melissa Norman
Founder and
Managing Director
Aisling Group
Prof Dr Amer Hamzah
Deputy Vice Chancellor
Veritas University College
STRATEGIC PANEL 2
Segment 2 - Successful Talent Management Strategies for SMEs
Tuesday, 16 July | 1430 - 1630 hours
Koljit Singh
Council Member &
Senior HR Practitioner
MIHRM
Lim Chee Gay
Group CHRO
TDCX
Grace Chan
Former VP of
Human Resources
Oil & Gas Company
Erika Liang
Talent Director
Deloitte Southeast Asia
STRATEGIC PANEL 3
Segment 3 - Technology & Regulatory Compliance for Human Resource Management in SMEs
Tuesday, 16 July | 0900 - 1130 hours
Laurence Yap
Regional HR Advisor
Huacomm
Telecommunications
Engineering Malaysia
Pete Pereira
Director & Consultant
Aspire Consulting
Rajeswari Karupiah
Former
Chairman of Industrial
Court, Kuala Lumpur
Simon Benjamin
President
MIHRM National Council
& Sr Consultant
MIHRM
STRATEGIC PANEL 4
Segment 4 - Best Practices by SME Leaders
Tuesday, 16 July | 1430 - 1630 hours
Halim Jantan
Chief Executive Officer
Sterling Group of
Companies
Allen Lee
Chief
Peoplelogist
Peoplelogy
Robert Davies
Director
Little Gym Malaysia
Low Huoi Seong
Founder & Chief Coach
Opening Minds Sdn Bhd