Practical guidance and tools to help Malaysian employers, HR professionals and people managers manage employee performance – from probation and goal setting to performance reviews, improvement plans and performance-related employment decisions.
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Probation Management
Guidance for managing employees during probation – from setting expectations and reviewing performance to confirmation, extension and termination.
Probation in Malaysia: What Employers and Employees Should Know
Understand how probation works in Malaysia, including probation periods, confirmation, extension and good HR practices.
Termination During Probation in Malaysia: What Employers and Employees Should Know
Understand when termination during probation may arise, notice requirements, performance considerations and practical HR steps.
Goal Setting & Performance Expectations
Practical guidance on setting clear performance expectations, measurable goals and responsibilities so employees understand what is expected of them from the beginning.
Setting Performance Goals: A Practical Guide for Malaysian Employers
How to establish clear, measurable and realistic performance goals that support both employee development and business objectives.
How to Set Clear Performance Expectations for Employees
Practical steps for communicating responsibilities, standards and expected outcomes to employees.
Performance Reviews
Practical guidance on planning and conducting effective performance reviews, giving constructive feedback and having meaningful performance conversations with employees.
How to Conduct an Effective Employee Performance Review
A practical guide to preparing for performance reviews, evaluating performance fairly and having productive conversations with employees.
Performance Review Questions Managers Should Ask
Useful questions to help managers discuss achievements, challenges, development needs and future performance expectations.
Performance Improvement
Practical guidance on addressing performance concerns early, supporting employees to improve and documenting the process fairly and consistently.
Performance Improvement Plan (PIP): A Practical Guide for Malaysian Employers
Understand when a PIP may be appropriate, what it should contain and how to manage the improvement period effectively.
How to Manage an Underperforming Employee
Practical steps for identifying performance gaps, discussing concerns, setting improvement expectations and monitoring progress.
Managing Poor Performance
Practical guidance on handling persistent performance concerns fairly, consistently and with appropriate documentation before further employment action is considered.
Poor Performance in Malaysia: What Employers Should Do Before Taking Action
Understand the practical steps employers should consider when addressing poor performance, including communication, documentation, reasonable opportunities to improve and follow-up.
Poor Performance vs Misconduct: Understanding the Difference
Understand the important distinction between performance issues and misconduct, and why employers should manage them through the appropriate process.
Performance-Related Employment Decisions
Practical guidance on making employment decisions following performance assessment, including confirmation, extension of probation and termination where performance remains unsatisfactory.
Confirmation After Probation: What Malaysian Employers Should Consider
Practical considerations before confirming an employee, including performance, suitability, documentation and communication of the decision.
Extending an Employee’s Probation Period in Malaysia
Understand when an extension may be considered, how expectations should be communicated and what employers should document during the extended period.
Termination for Poor Performance in Malaysia: What Employers Should Know
Understand the key considerations when poor performance may lead to termination, including performance evidence, opportunities to improve, documentation and procedural fairness.