Human Resources Online, Southeast Asia Q4 - Special Edition 'Vendors of The Year Malaysia 2024
The smart HR professional’s blueprint for workforce strategy
October-December 2024
ANNUAL SPECIAL EDITION
MALAYSIA
publisher Naomi Cranswick
editor-in-chief
Aditi Sharma Kalra
deputy editor
Priya Sunil
journalists
Sarah Gideon
Arina Sofiah
sub editor
James Foster
regional creative director
Mohd Ashraf
regional sales director
Anjumoni Konwer
regional sales manager
Shine Kiram
subscriptions
Deborah Quek
awards production
Soren Beaulieu
Sandi Lapida
Pang Sha Nee
Joleen Quek
head, project management
Renamel Torres
delegate sales
Adrian Ray
marketing
Cyrus Ching
regional director - events services
Yeo Wei Qi
group managing director
Evelyn Wong
EDITOR’S NOTE
HONOURING MALAYSIA’S TOP HR PARTNERS
Dear Reader,
We at HRO have had quite an eventful year – we’ve brought our flagship HR awards to new places, our conferences have featured some of the most respected speakers sharing their case studies, and we’ve focused on giving you on-time, fresh regional HR stories in our daily e-bulletins.
The moment we realised the year-end was approaching? It was when we revived a group chat that comes alive at this time of the year – one dedicated to our annual special edition, the HR Vendors of the Year e-magazine.
A warm welcome to this 19th issue of our long-running vendor listing! This e-magazine honours the valuable partners who have been by HR’s side through thick and thin – whether it’s through navigating regulatory changes, keeping up with evolving employee wellbeing or learning needs, supporting HR teams as they capitalise on AI in their processes, and more.
This platform continues to honour HR partners and solution providers in the region, by showcasing their contributions, innovations, and ideas to the HR support ecosystem.
In the pages ahead, you’ll find the bestin-class solution providers, as assessed by our regional jury members, covering everything from recruitment to wellness, and leadership development to culturebuilding. So, whatever the solutions you’re looking for, this is your go-to guide.
As you flip the pages, we invite you to bookmark what you need, and reach out to the partners who stand out to you – because every success story needs the right partners.
We at HRO would like to share our deepest gratitude to our jury members,
comprising respected regional HR leaders, who have judged every entry with meticulousness and dedication, and devoted time and care to sharing their inputs. Let’s meet and acknowledge them on page 5.
With a new year fast approaching, we’re making a conscious effort to set aside time to reflect, relax, and get refreshed for a future of growth and opportunities – and we hope you do too. Here’s wishing you the best as you embark on this next adventure we call ‘2025’ – may it be your most productive and happiest one yet!
We thank you for all your support, and we look forward to continuing to serve the HR community across Asia with the freshest and most compelling content in the year to come.
Enjoy the read.
Priya Sunil Deputy Editor
METHODOLOGY
A TOAST TO MALAYSIA’S TOP HR SOLUTION PROVIDERS
Nineteen years of uncovering HR’s finest partners. 33 award categories. Here’s a look at how the HR Vendors of the Year research and awards have grown each year.
Malaysia’s digital transformation is reshaping the business landscape, with organisations rapidly adopting AI, automation, and data analytics. As HR leaders work to integrate these technologies to enhance employee engagement, skills development, and recruitment, the demand for expert HR solution providers has surged.
These partners are now essential in helping HR navigate complex challenges, from aligning talent strategies with business goals to driving workforce innovation.
The HR Vendors of the Year continues to be a highly respected annual ranking, recognising the leading HR solution providers in Asia. With a consistently rigorous judging criteria, the list highlights vendors that are not only innovative, but deliver real value for organisations investing in the future of HR.
TWO NEW CATEGORIES
This year’s edition sees winners and finalists ranked across 33 award categories, carefully designed to identify the vendors that have delivered excellence in serving the HR community. We heard you, and based on your feedback this past year, introduced two new categories:
• Best Employee Feedback and Recognition Platform, which honours vendors offering platforms that enable real-time employee feedback and recognition in corporate environments.
• Best Gig Workforce Management Platforms,
which recognises HR service providers offering specialised platforms for effective gig workforce management.
AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS
Keeping in mind the range of categories finalised this year, we continued to keep our vendor judging process truly robust and effective.
The HR Vendors of the Year 2024 awards were based on a two-tier selection process.
For the first step, Human Resources Online conducted an online survey to gather a list of category front-runners. Each of these contenders then provided us with a submission form, detailing their prowess in terms of the 4Ps – performance, product, people, and perspective.
For the next step, an esteemed jury of senior heads of HR evaluated and scored the finalists’ profiles based on a comprehensive set of judging criteria. These criteria encompassed key facts, milestones, achievements, challenges, and solutions, allowing judges to assess each entry based on evidence and experience.
The industry practitioners making up the jury bring a depth of experience to the process, and represent some of the most respected employers in Asia.
After the rounds of judging, scores obtained from the judges led us to identifying gold, silver, and bronze winners across a majority of the categories, along with a list of finalists. The hugely coveted awards, with gold, silver, and bronze trophies to be taken home, were then handed out at a gala dinner in November 2024.
JURY FOR HR VENDORS OF THE YEAR 2024, MALAYSIA
NAME DESIGNATION
Shalina Gopalan Group Chief Human Resource Officer
Shalina Rusli Chief Corporate Officer
Zacharias Rajagopal Vice President – Human Resources
Rajeswary Tamil Arasu Talent Management and Learning & Development Lead
Siew Lee Tee Human Resources Director
Dr Saravana Praveen (SP) People Leader
COMPANY
Asahi Holdings Southeast Asia
Boustead Properties
Bumi Armada
Carro
Handal Indah
HP Malaysia
Wytinne Cheng Regional HR Director, South East Asia & Pacific Jotun Paints (Malaysia)
Ching Li Chew People & Communication Director, Southeast Asia
Suet Ling Foong Head, People & Culture
Andrea Cheam Head of Talent Acquisition
Sophia Ang Wui Jiun Executive Vice President, Head of Talent Attraction and Workplace Futurisation
Kugahnaesen M. Manogaran Head, People Strategy and Organisational Development
Navamogan M Asia HR Leader
Amir Zamri Head of Rewards
Mazlena Mazlan Head People Communication
Cynthia Ooi Group Chief Human Resource Officer
KONE
KSK Group
Maxis
Maybank
PLUS Malaysia
SLB OneSubsea
Taylor’s Education Group
Telekom Malaysia
Texchem Resources
Farah Ain Romaino Head of Human Resource Weir
BEST CORPORATE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
This category recognises solution providers that offer the most comprehensive and highquality healthcare solutions for corporate clients. Judges looked for solution providers that supply a wide range of healthcare services, including preventive care, wellness programmes, and access to medical professionals. They also evaluated the quality of care provided, and each
AIA MALAYSIA
Founded in 1948, AIA offers financial solutions encompassing protection, health, personal accident, employee benefits, general insurance, mortgage, retirement, and family takaful. Through data-driven insights and long-term partnerships, AIA continually refines its corporate solutions, staying ahead in employee benefits and pioneering innovative corporate healthcare initiatives. Central to its corporate solutions is ‘WorkWell with AIA’, introduced in 2022 to enable HR with best company practices, offering flexibility and customisable coverage options to suit individual business needs and budgets.
vendor’s ability to tailor its services to meet the unique needs of each client.
Website: https://www.aia.com.my
GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE (MALAYSIA)
Great Eastern Life launched in 1908 as a branch office of The Great Eastern Life Assurance Company. It offers products such as life insurance plans, investment-linked plans, mortgage protection, business protection, employee benefits, medical insurance, and group health benefit schemes. GELM has provided generations of Malaysians with innovative financial solutions targetted at different life stages. This is complemented by its expanding suite of health protection products to help customers better manage the economic implications of escalating medical costs.
MiCare is a regional third-party administrator dedicated to transforming the healthcare landscape. Its mission is to empower insurers, corporations, employers, and individuals to manage healthcare costs effectively while enhancing member wellbeing through innovative digital solutions. MiCare offers services tailored to corporate clients and insurance companies. This winner facilitates cost-containment, tracks healthcare expenditure, enhances administrative efficiencies, and identifies inefficiencies within existing systems.
The winners and finalist in this category have been lauded for their approach to wellness, including their use of technology and data to track employee health metrics, and their ability to provide personalised wellness plans. Judges also looked at the range of wellness services offered, and the vendor's track record in improving employee health and wellbeing.
VealthMe is a corporate health and wellness provider dedicated to serving businesses across Malaysia, from SMEs to large corporations. Established in 2021, it has rapidly grown in the industry, while on a mission to become the preferred corporate wellness provider in Malaysia. The company offers a range of services including on-site health screenings, wellness workshops, health talks, and team-building activities, which aim to address the unique health and wellness challenges faced by corporate clients.
BookDoc, launched in 2015, is a digital health and wellness provider that offers end-to-end solutions across the healthcare continuum. The platform connects users to a wide range of health and wellness services, ensuring accessibility and convenience. For corporates, it provides comprehensive wellness programmes through a user-friendly digital platform, available on major app stores. The team is committed to fostering a sustainable culture of health and wellness, promoting regular health activities and overall wellbeing.
AIA MALAYSIA
AIA Malaysia provides financial solutions spanning protection, health, personal accident, employee benefits, general insurance, mortgage, retirement, and family takaful. Central to the team’s strategy is ‘WorkWell with AIA’, which integrates physical, mental, financial, and social wellness into employee benefits. AIA continues to innovate, particularly in mental health solutions, redefining corporate healthcare with a focus on creating supportive environments that enhance overall employee wellbeing.
HUMAN DYNAMIC
Founded in 1993, Human Dynamic has navigated significant global events alongside its clients — from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, to COVID-19, and the aftermath of the pandemic. Its experience from these pivotal events has honed the team’s expertise in leadership development and change management, ensuring clients thrive in even the most challenging circumstances. With a presence in 12 offices across eight regions, the team offers tailored leadership and change solutions for businesses undergoing globalisation and transformation.
Website: https://vealthme.com
Email: kitying@vealthme.com
Website: https://www.bookdoc.com
Email: management@bookdoc.com jacktan@bookdoc.com
Website: https://www.aia.com.my
Email: N/A
Website: https://www.humandynamic.com
Email: steven.khu@humandynamic.com
BEST DIGITAL LEARNING PROVIDERS
Companies in this category excel in designing and delivering engaging and effective training programmes that enhance learning outcomes for employees. Judges looked for providers who demonstrated creativity, innovation, and the ability to tailor training to meet their clients’ specific needs.
THINK CODEX
Think Codex is a leading gamification design organisation, backed by a team of in-house consultants and experts trained by IDEO, Pixar, and Wharton Business School. With two decades of experience, the team excels in creating gamified solutions for leadership, talent management, customer and employee engagement, and learning & development. Its expertise lies in strategy, design, R&D, and sales, with proprietary IP and methodologies that are also widely adopted or licensed by HR consultancies and training partners across six markets.
SOCO SALES TRAINING
SOCO Sales Training is an award-winning sales optimisation company that helps build highperformance sales teams in organisations worldwide through e-learning and virtual instructor-led training. Its motto is that no salesperson should lose a sale because they can’t sell. Instead, the team believes a salesperson needs the support to develop the relevant skills and techniques to maximise sales results. Overall, its collection of sales, negotiation, and management e-learning programmes seek to impart best practices gleaned from over 20 years of experience.
UpSkillingMinds is a dynamic training company focused on enhancing digital and soft skills within organisations. Since becoming independent in 2021, UpSkillingMinds has developed a range of blended training programmes and partnered with more than 100 expert trainers. The company offers practical and effective learning solutions, including consultancy, e-learning content development, and both tool-based and skill-based training. It also provides coaching and consulting services, enabling organisations to implement customised blended training initiatives that promote continuous learning and adaptability.
Website: https://www.thinkcodex.com
Email: contact@thinkcodex.com
Website: https://www.socoselling.com
Email: prosper@socoselling.com
Website: https://upskilltraining.com.my/
Email: enquiries@upskillingminds.com
LEADERONOMICS DIGITAL
Founded in 2018, and part of the Leaderonomics Group, EQWIP by Leaderonomics Digital is dedicated to fostering growth and excellence in its clients’ teams. Leaderonomics Digital, as an entity, was established in 2018 and comes with the experience of 16 years (as Leaderonomics) in the L&D space. The team believes that extensive testing and validation have allowed it to create the right blend of how learning can be delivered effectively using technology while leveraging its learning modalities.
People Potential traces its roots to three pioneering consultancies established in Kuala Lumpur between 1977 and 1993. Rebranded in the late 1990s by Terry Netto and Marianne Vincent, the firm is now headquartered in KL, with presence in Singapore and licensees across Europe and Asia, serving high-profile organisations worldwide. With a commitment to excellence, this forward-thinking team has expanded into behaviour change, microlearning, virtual instructor-led training, and AI in L&D, with a new emphasis on sustainability and ESG.
Solution providers showcased in this category were evaluated on their approach to engagement, including use of data and analytics to measure engagement levels and ability to develop targeted strategies to improve engagement. Judges also considered their track record in improving employee satisfaction and retention rates.
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW, an HR consultancy firm in Malaysia, has been elevating organisational performance since 1998. Founded by a diverse team of industry experts, MASLOW specialises in strategic HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of various sectors. Over the years, the firm has established itself as a vital partner in driving business growth through high-impact HR strategies. The team’s commitment to long-term success is exemplified by its HIPO model, which seeks to enhance performance, productivity, and profitability.
HUMAN DYNAMIC
Founded in 1993, Human Dynamic has adeptly navigated major global events — from the 1999 Asian Financial Crisis to the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic — refining its expertise in leadership development and change management. With a presence in 12 offices across eight regions, this team offers tailored leadership and change solutions for businesses undergoing globalisation and transformation, with customised methodologies that aim to ensure leaders can excel in complex global environments.
WORK INSPIRES
Work Inspires was founded with a goal to help individuals find fulfilment in their professional lives, while helping companies achieve continuous growth through strategic people development. The team’s expertise is built on a foundation of experienced trainers and partners, supported by advisors with extensive industry insights. Its philosophy drives training and development programmes that inspire potential, initiate impactful actions, and foster lasting growth through personalised, interactive, and data-driven approaches.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
FairWork is a dynamic HR consultancy company founded in April 2021 and headquartered in Penang, Malaysia. The team’s mission is to streamline and enhance human resources functions, making them more efficient and effective for businesses of all sizes. Its expertise spans recruitment, payroll management, labour management, hostel and transportation management, and overall HR functions, built on an understanding of the critical role recruitment plays in building a strong and competent team.
This category recognises companies that offer the best employer of record services. Judges evaluated the vendor’s ability to manage payroll, benefits, and compliance requirements for clients operating in multiple jurisdictions. They also looked at the vendor’s track record in providing timely and accurate payroll services and ensuring compliance with local labour laws.
With 25 years of experience, Links International specialises in 100% in-country payroll services and technology. This company provides a comprehensive range of services, including payroll outsourcing, visa applications, PEO/EOR secondment, recruitment, employee assistance, and outplacement services. Its proprietary payroll platform includes advanced features such as fraud detection, time and roster management, and a system that enables the team to expand across APAC, Africa, and Latin America.
BIPO SERVICE MALAYSIA
Established in 2010, and headquartered in Singapore, BIPO is a global payroll and people solutions provider. Serving businesses from SMEs to MNCs, it provides HR solutions, including human capital management, global payroll outsourcing, and employer of record services across more than 160 markets. BIPO’s HRMS and Athena BI aim to streamline processes, automate workflows, and deliver actionable insights. The team has a reach spanning APAC, the US, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
Established in 1993, and headquartered in Singapore, EPS is an HR outsourcing and recruitment solutions provider serving multinational corporations and government entities across seven markets in APAC. The team’s mission is to be the preferred one-stop outsourcing and recruitment service company by focusing on innovative, cost-effective, and customer-centric solutions, while driving growth and exceeding client expectations.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
FairWork is an HR consultancy founded in April 2021, and headquartered in Penang, Malaysia. Its employer of record services are designed to provide seamless and efficient employment solutions for companies looking to expand their workforces without establishing a local entity. The team acts as the legal employer for its clients’ employees, handling all administrative and regulatory responsibilities such as contract management, tax compliance, and employee benefits.
This category recognises solution providers that offer the best employee insurance products and services to corporate clients. Judges evaluated the quality and comprehensiveness of the insurance products offered, the vendor’s ability to tailor their solutions to meet the unique needs of each client, and their track record in delivering cost-effective insurance solutions and providing an exceptional customer service.
GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE (MALAYSIA)
Great Eastern Life, founded in 1908, stands as Malaysia’s oldest and largest life insurer. With a robust financial foundation, and an extensive network of agents, the company provides a wide range of products from life insurance and investment-linked plans to medical coverage. Great Eastern Life continues to set the standard with innovative financial solutions and a growing portfolio of health protection products. Its leadership has been affirmed by numerous awards for life and health insurance, highlighting its enduring prominence and excellence in the sector.
MiCare's mission is to help insurers, corporations, employers, and individuals manage healthcare costs effectively while improving member wellbeing through innovative digital solutions. Committed to quality, accessibility, and affordable healthcare, MiCare offers a wide range of services that seek to enhance administrative efficiency, track expenditures, and identify system inefficiencies. Emphasising digital transformation, MiCare invests in advanced technologies such as AI, ML, and automation to develop applications and solutions for wellness and disease management.
AIA MALAYSIA
AIA Malaysia offers financial solutions encompassing protection, health, personal accident, employee benefits, and more, emphasising a holistic approach to workforce wellness. At the core of this strategy is “WorkWell with AIA”, which integrates physical, mental, financial, and social wellness into employee benefits. This organisation continues to innovate, particularly in mental health solutions, redefining corporate healthcare with a focus on creating supportive environments that enhance overall employee wellbeing.
Winners and finalists in this category provide executive search services for corporate clients. Judges evaluated each firm’s ability to identify and recruit top talent for executive positions, as well as their track record in placing candidates in high-level roles. They also looked at each vendor’s industry expertise, and their ability to provide customised search solutions for each client.
Monroe Consulting Group is an international award-winning executive search (headhunting) company. With offices across Asia, and a global network across 19 countries, the team takes pride in being ‘big enough to deliver and small enough to care’. Its selection of recruitment services is tailored to the specific requirements of its client companies, with the option of either a database search or an executive search (headhunting) recruitment service, both of which are offered on a success-based or retained fee structure.
Website: https://www.monroeconsulting.com/
Email: monroe_my@monroeconsulting.com
EPS CONSULTANTS MALAYSIA
Established in 1993, and headquartered in Singapore, EPS services clients across the Asia Pacific region. The team believes its success has been built from its comprehensive line of tailored solutions, which includes a large candidate network, an in-house database, its own EPS website, job boards, and targeted headhunting. With its decades of experience, EPS leverages its local knowledge and regional reach to bridge the gap between employers and candidates, aiming to serve as a market specialist in identifying and securing the best talent for its clients.
Website: https://eps.my/ Email: info@eps.my
AGENSI PEKERJAAN HATCH ASIA
The team at Hatch Asia specialises in three key divisions: executive assessment, executive search, and executive development. By partnering with clients, it works to assess, hire, and integrate highpotential talent into their organisations. Hatch Asia’s ecosystem is designed to continuously improve through innovation, combining the science and art of talent assessment with digital solutions and research-backed insights. Over the past decade, this team has transformed hiring processes for numerous organisations, helping them shift their mindsets on the value derived from effective talent acquisition and management practices.
Website: https://www.hatchasiaco.com
Email: admin@hatchasiaco.com
AGENSI PEKERJAAN MONROE CONSULTING GROUP MALAYSIA
ASGARD
Founded by a group of passionate colleagues who turned their love for recruitment into a game-changing venture in 2023, Asgard is on a mission to disrupt the recruitment industry and simplify talent sourcing. Its teams are based in Kuala Lumpur, and in a strategic hub in Miri, Sarawak. With over 50 years of combined recruitment services and industry experience, each Asgard consultant (also known as an Asgardian) brings a unique specialty from various sectors, equipped in understanding the nuances and specific needs of different fields.
KINETIK
Established in Malaysia in June 2020, Kinetik is a pioneer of outsourced talent acquisition, supporting digital and technology hiring for the SEA market exclusively. Central to its approach is the strategic use of data, which is integrated throughout the hiring funnel. This data-driven methodology allows the team to collaborate closely with its clients, continuously refining and improving processes for greater success. All data generated from its hiring activities is proprietary to its clients, ensuring they retain valuable insights and conversions even after a project is completed.
NALA GROUPS
Nala Groups is an award-winning recruitment and human resources agency based in Johor Bahru. Nala Groups Services, Singapore, was established in 2013 and Nala Groups Malaysia, Johor Bahru, started in 2016. Nala helps employers recruit high-quality, skilled candidates, and assists jobseekers to secure decent and promising career opportunities. The professional, value-for-money recruitment solutions, as well as the value-added services, have fostered strong connections and relationships between Nala and its pool of satisfied clients throughout the years.
TRANSFINGO
Established in 2003, TransFingo Group of Companies is a consulting and outsourcing company dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes navigate industry transitions and maintain competitiveness. Its focus on outsourcing noncore activities enables companies to reallocate resources towards their core competencies, ensuring sustained success in dynamic markets. From business process transformation to risk management, the team believes it possesses the insight and acumen needed to drive meaningful change and deliver tangible results.
Website: https://www.asgard.com.my
Email: contact@asgard.com.my
Website: https://www.letsgokinetik.com
Email: hello@letsgokinetik.com
Website: https://www.nalagroups.com
Email: info@nalagroups.com
Website: http://www.transfingo.com/
Email: salesinfo_MY@transfingo.com/
BEST HR MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRMS
This category recognises solution providers that offer exceptional consulting services for human resource management. Judges evaluated each vendor’s ability to provide strategic guidance and innovative solutions for clients across a range of HR issues, including workforce planning, talent management, and employee engagement. They also looked at the consultancy's track record in delivering measurable results for clients.
SHL
SHL seeks to transform businesses by leveraging the power of people, science, and technology. Through talent solutions applicable across the employee life cycle, the team partners with businesses to identify, develop, and leverage their talent potential to create a high-performance workforce and maximise business outcomes. SHL’s solutions combine its scientifically backed people insights, engaging and customisable experiences for different groups of users, and global expert services with its assessments that elevate organisations’ talent strategies and maximise their people investment.
Website: https://www.shl.com/
Email: LearnMore@shl.com
AGENSI PEKERJAAN HATCH ASIA
Beyond executive search, Hatch Asia works with clients to align talent with business needs through innovative talent management solutions. Its holistic approach aims to provide unparalleled service and support to its clients. Hatch Asia’s services span three key divisions: executive assessment, executive search, and executive development. Its ecosystem is designed to continuously improve through innovation, combining the science and art of talent assessments with digital solutions and research-backed insights.
Website: https://www.hatchasiaco.com
Email: admin@hatchasiaco.com
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW is a leading home-grown in-house strategic HR consultancy firm in Malaysia, with experience in developing business and operational excellence concepts across a variety of industries. Initiated in 1998, MASLOW is proud to have been part of many organisations' success and business growth. Throughout the past decade, the team has worked with clients to identify success as a long-term impact, with results reflected in improved performance, productivity, and profitability, which it actualises in its HiPO model.
FairWork is an HR management consulting firm based in Penang, Malaysia, specialising in transforming workplace dynamics and optimising organisational performance. Its services include executive search, employee engagement, talent acquisition, and HR advisory, all designed to cater to the diverse businesses needs. Whether assisting with executive-level placements, enhancing employee engagement initiatives, or providing strategic HR advisory services, FairWork is dedicated to helping organisations build resilient and high-performing teams that create thriving workplaces.
HUMANCAPIENT CONSULTING
HumanCapient Consulting (HumanCap) has been a trusted partner in delivering exceptional management consulting services for the past 16 years. The team has served clients across diverse industries, with a focus on change management, human capital, and leadership development. Its experience in change management includes ERP system implementation and migration, ensuring seamless transitions and enhanced business performance. HumanCap also offers the Change Management Certification Programme annually.
Website: https://fairwork.com.my/
Email: info@fairwork.com.my
Website: https://www.humancap.com.my
Email: admin@humancap.com.my
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Fueled by passion, powered by people, we go all in. Our secret? We bring the human back into human resources. Whether it's recruiting rockstars or smashing project goals, we do it with heart—and we have fun while we're at it.
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BEST HR OUTSOURCING PARTNERS
This category recognises solution providers that supply the best outsourcing solutions for human resource management. Judges evaluated their ability to manage HR processes and functions for clients, including recruitment, payroll, and benefits administration.
NALA GROUPS
Nala Groups is an award-winning recruitment and HR agency based in Johor Bahru, with over a decade of experience in the Malaysia and Singapore markets. Established in Singapore in 2013, followed by its Johor Bahru office in 2016, Nala has become a trusted market player. The company believes it excels in providing professional, value-for-money recruitment solutions that meet and often exceed client expectations. By connecting employers with highquality, skilled candidates, and offering valueadded services, Nala has built strong relationships and a satisfied client base over the years.
Website: https://www.nalagroups.com
Email: info@nalagroups.com
OSADI COMMERCIAL SUPPLIES
Founded in Penang in 1995, Osadi Commercial Supplies specialises in the recruitment of foreign workers across all skill levels. Known for its transparency and integrity, it proudly aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 8, promoting decent work and economic growth through comprehensive recruitment process outsourcing services. This provider’s recruitment process covers assessment, planning, and deployment, with a strong focus on blue-collar manpower and executive search, while adhering to ethical standards and prioritising worker welfare.
HR TAG
Established in 2020, HR Tag aims to bridge the talent gap across industries through tailored HR solutions. The team is dedicated to delivering client-centric services that streamline HR processes, enhance productivity, and drive business growth. HR Tag’s expertise in linguistic recruitment sets it apart. Recognising the demand for multilingual professionals, particularly in the BPO and tech sectors, it has built specialised recruiter teams proficient in various languages. This specialisation enables HR Tag to quickly source and place high-quality candidates, meeting clients' unique needs globally.
Website: https://osadi.com.my/
Email: bdteam@osadi.com.my
Website: https://www.hr-tag.com
Email: palani@hr-tag.com
KINETIK
Kinetik, founded in June 2020 in Malaysia, specialises in outsourced talent acquisition for digital and technology hiring in Southeast Asia. The team attributes its success to its agile, high-touch solutions, extensive network, and commitment to data-driven reporting. This approach ensures quality service delivery and cost efficiency compared to traditional agencies. Kinetik also fosters a supportive, collaborative work environment, and blends professionalism with a fun team culture to enhance the partner experience.
LINKS INTERNATIONAL
With 25 years of experience, Links International specialises in 100% in-country payroll services and technology. The company’s mission is to enhance HR’s effectiveness by freeing up time for strategic activities. Links International provides a comprehensive range of services, including payroll outsourcing, visa applications, PEO/EOR secondment, recruitment, employee assistance, and outplacement services. Its proprietary payroll platform includes advanced features such as fraud detection, time and roster management, and a system that enables it to expand across APAC, Africa, and LATAM.
HumanCap specializes in driving transformation and cultivating leadership excellence across industries. With over 15 years of experience, we empower businesses to unlock their full potential through change management, strategy and human capital solutions that deliver measurable growth. Our expertise spans into Financial Services, ICT, Oil & Gas, Automotive, and Government sectors, providing tailored strategies that align with your organizational goals.
Our core services include:
• Change Management: Guiding your business through seamless transitions for sustainable success.
• HR Transformation: Redefining human resources to drive efficiency and long-term impact.
• Leadership Development: Equipping leaders with the tools to excel in today’s evolving landscape.
• Strategic Consulting: Designing actionable strategies that position your business for future growth.
Our core values thinking innovatively, delivering exceptionally, and performing diligently guide everything we do. These principles drive our commitment to bringing the best solutions to our clients. Partner with us to elevate your organization’s performance and secure long-term success.
BEST INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN PROVIDERS
Companies in this category excel in designing and delivering engaging and effective training programmes that enhance learning outcomes for employees. Judges looked for providers who demonstrated creativity, innovation, and the ability to tailor training to meet their clients’ specific needs.
THINK CODEX
Think Codex is a leading gamification design organisation, with a team of in-house consultants and experts. With two decades of experience, it excels in crafting gamified solutions for leadership, talent management, customer and employee engagement, and learning and development. Think Codex’s proprietary IP and methodologies have been widely adopted or licensed by HR consultancies and training partners across six countries, with expansions in the works to further solidify its influence in the industry.
D JUNGLE PEOPLE
D Jungle People (DJP) takes pride in being the ‘Architects of learning’. It excels in creating impactful learning experiences and delivering high-impact sessions that drive sustainable business outcomes. The solutions focus on three core areas: Teams (alignment), leaders (competency development), and culture (embedment and engagement). Through its engagements and collaborations across the globe, the team is proud to have achieved consistently high evaluation scores annually.
WORK INSPIRES
Work Inspires is on a mission to empower individuals to find fulfilment in their professional lives while assisting companies in achieving continuous growth through strategic people development. The team comprises experienced trainers and partners complemented by advisors with deep industry insights. Its philosophy drives training and development initiatives which inspires potential in individuals, initiates impactful actions, and promotes lasting growth through personalised, interactive, and datadriven approaches.
Website: https://www.thinkcodex.com
Email: contact@thinkcodex.com
Website: https://www.djunglepeople.com
Email: info@djunglepeople.com
Website: https://www.workinspires.com
Email: mallory@workinspires.com
ICONIC TRAINING SOLUTIONS
Iconic Training Solutions is a HRD Corp training provider that serves a range of clients, from SMEs to MNCs. Its four core programme pillars are the Train-the-Trainer certification, Microsoft office training, people skills development, and team building. Over seven years, Iconic has collaborated with hundreds of trainers, serving organisations in Malaysia. Each course is tailored through personalised consultation for optimal outcomes, with efficient training co-ordination ensuring a smooth client experience.
MINDTRAC CONSULTING
MindTrac Consulting is a training and consulting firm committed to retooling human capital and advancing people development strategies. For the past 17 years, it has been a crucial partner for organisations aiming for real and sustained change. It believes that real sustained change is not only necessary, but possible; and real leadership extends beyond the workplace –improving individuals, families, communities, and society. The team has seen it with its clients, and believes it lives it as well, welcoming everyone to be daring to imagine the possibilities.
PEOPLE POTENTIAL
People Potential originated from three pioneering consultancies founded in Kuala Lumpur. Rebranded in the late 1990s, the firm is headquartered in KL, with a presence in Singapore, and licensees across Europe and Asia. People Potential’s next-generation team has expanded into areas such as behaviour change, micro learning, virtual instructor-led training, and AI in L&D, with a renewed focus on sustainability and ESG. This team’s mission is to design globally recognised programmes, develop local L&D professionals, foster a people-centred culture, and drive sustainability and social impact.
Website: https://www.iconictraining.com.my/
Email: findus@iconictraining.com.my
Website: https://www.mindtraclearning.com
Email: support@mind-trac.com
Website: https://www.peoplepotential.com/
Email: info@peoplepotential.com
BEST LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCIES
These firms specialise in helping organisations develop effective leaders. They have demonstrated the impact of their high-quality, personalised programmes on clients’ business results.
LEADERONOMICS SERVICES MALAYSIA
Leaderonomics Services Malaysia is dedicated to providing unique and customised solutions for learning, engagement, alignment, assessment, and leadership development. It utilises a ‘diagnose, design, develop, and deliver’ process to ensure innovation and impact. With the belief that true learning retention and behaviour change is only possible when participants are fully engaged with the learning process, the team uses a 30-40-30 model – 30% immersive, 40% experiential, and 30% conventional classroom learning.
D JUNGLE PEOPLE
D Jungle People is built on the expertise of designing great learning experiences, delivering high-impact sessions, and driving disciplined implementation. With more than 23 years of industry experience, it has training solutions to help organisations achieve peak potential by equipping them with knowledge and skills required for success. Its solutions impact three main areas of an organisation – teams (alignment), leaders (competency development), and culture (embedment and engagement).
4U INSTITUTE
With a 30-year legacy, 4U Institute stands out in corporate talent development under its ‘for you’ ethos. The team's methodology emphasises instilling the willingness to learn in its trainees, built on the understanding that merely stating what is right/wrong or what is beneficial/harmful is not going to catalyse improvement nor change. By transforming employee attitudes and mindsets, the team aims to significantly enhance organisational performance and efficiency.
HUMAN DYNAMIC
Founded in 1993, Human Dynamic has adeptly navigated major global events — from the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis to the 2019 COVID-19 pandemic — refining its expertise in leadership development and change management. Present in eight regions, the team offers tailored leadership and change solutions for businesses undergoing globalisation and transformation. Its methodologies are customised to meet each organisation’s needs, ensuring leaders can excel in complex global environments.
HumanCapient Consulting (HumanCap) is a consultancy firm specialising in leadership development, human capital enhancement, and change management. It is dedicated to empowering organisations to achieve their strategic goals and enhance operational performance. Its flagship programme, LLead (Leadership and Learning Development), is built on four core pillars — knowledge, experience, engage, and learn (KEEL), aiming to provide comprehensive leadership training.
Website: https://www.humancap.com.my
Email: admin@humancap.com.my
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW, a homegrown strategic HR consultancy firm in Malaysia, is renowned for its extensive experience in developing and implementing business and operational excellence concepts across diverse industries. Over the past decade, MASLOW has consistently delivered high-quality, strategic HR solutions, tailored to each client’s unique needs. The team defines success through long-term impacts reflected in enhanced performance, productivity, and profitability, achieved through its proprietary HIPO model.
Founded over 17 years ago, MindTrac Consulting is a premier training and consulting firm dedicated to retooling human capital and enhancing people development strategies. It believes that transformative leadership extends beyond the workplace by positively impacting individuals, families, communities, and society. Its commitment to this vision is reflected in the success stories of its clients and their own practices. By daring to imagine new possibilities, MindTrac Consulting continues to inspire and implement meaningful growth.
People Potential originated from three pioneering consultancies founded in Kuala Lumpur between 1977 and 1993 by a visionary Brit. Rebranded in the late 1990s, the firm is now headquartered in KL, with a strong presence in Singapore, and licensees across Europe and Asia, serving high-profile organisations globally. Dedicated to excellence, its next-generation team has expanded into areas such as behaviour change, microlearning, virtual instructor-led training, and AI in L&D, with a new focus on sustainability and environmental & social responsibility.
SCOTWORK ASIA
For nearly 30 years in Southeast Asia, and almost 50 years globally, Scotwork has been at the forefront of management training by adapting global best practices to local contexts. Grounded in academic research, the team’s methodologies deliver significant value to top clients in competitive markets. The Singapore-based team at Scotwork Asia is leading innovative initiatives across the ASEAN region, collaborating with high-profile companies to drive success in the dynamic business landscape.
UPSKILLINGMINDS
UpSkillingMinds is a dynamic training company focused on enhancing digital and soft skills within organisations. Since becoming independent in 2021, UpSkillingMinds has developed hundreds of blended training programmes. The company offers practical and effective learning solutions, including consultancy, e-learning content development, and tool-based and skill-based training. It also provides coaching and consulting services, so clients can implement customised blended training initiatives that promote continuous learning and adaptability.
Website: https://www.mindtraclearning.com
Email: support@mind-trac.com
Website: https://www.peoplepotential.com/
Email: info@peoplepotential.com
Website: https://www.scotwork.my
Email: info.my@scotwork.com
Website: https://upskilltraining.com.my/
Email: enquiries@upskillingminds.com
BEST NEW RECRUITMENT FIRMS
Recruitment firms recognised in this category have been in the business for not more than five years, but have made a significant impact in the industry and delivered exemplary value and quantifiable results that have continuously impressed their prospective and existing clients. Judges looked for providers who demonstrated a unique approach to recruitment, as well as their ability to provide high-quality services to their clients.
AGENSI PEKERJAAN LANGUAGE TALENT SOLUTIONS
Language Talent Solutions’ journey began with the vision of bridging borders across the world, built on the belief that skills matter more than your passport for businesses worldwide; and that the right talent should not necessarily be restricted to border limitations. Thus, as a pioneer linguistic recruitment specialist in Malaysia, the team is dedicated to sourcing top linguistic talent globally. With expertise and a focus on more than 50 languages, Language Talent Solutions has over the past few years expanded and established its operations in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, and India.
ASGARD
Founded in 2023, Asgard is on a mission to disrupt the recruitment industry and simplify talent sourcing. Based in Kuala Lumpur, with a strategic hub in Miri, Sarawak, its consultants — known as Asgardians — are driven by a pursuit of exceptional talent and offering exciting opportunities. With over 50 years of combined recruitment and industry experience, each Asgardian brings a unique specialty, from engineering to finance, IT, sales, and marketing, to ensure the right matches for all clients. The team believes its unwavering passion for recruitment is what sets it apart in delivering its services.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
Specialising as a new and vibrant recruitment firm, FairWork believes it has been instrumental in addressing the employment needs of individuals impacted by the pandemic, offering a diverse range of job opportunities across various sectors. The team embodies resilience, innovation, and a commitment to excellence in the face of adversity. With a strong foundation built on social media prowess, innovative campaigns, and a dedicated focus on emerging talent, FairWork takes pride in paving the way forward in the recruitment industry, promising continued growth and impact in the years to come.
Website: https://www.languagetalentsolutions.com
Email: Jinder@languagetalentsolutions.com
Website: https:// www.asgard.com.my
Email: contact@asgard.com.my
Website: https://fairwork.com.my/
Email: info@fairwork.com.my
BEST MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROVIDERS
Companies in this category design and deliver effective training programmes to develop the skills of managers. Their training programmes are tailored to clients' needs, and have shown results.
&SAMHOUD
This company is a family of consultancy and creative boutiques that seeks to achieve breakthroughs. The team works with its clients to solve strategic challenges with creativity and (behavioural) change expertise, supported by AI, technology, and data. Founded more than 35 years ago in the Netherlands, &samhoud set up its APAC office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2011, and now works with a diverse portfolio of clients across industries, ranging from social security, to telecommunications, automotive, financial services, utilities, and more.
SCOTWORK ASIA
Scotwork leads management training by adapting global best practices to local contexts. Rooted in academic research, the organisation’s methodologies provide added value to industryleading clients in competitive markets. The team is currently investing in local management training initiatives through HRDC and a new initiative, as part of its drive to provide the best training for ASEAN. Scotwork Asia’s Singaporebased team is spearheading innovative initiatives across the ASEAN region.
THRIVING TALENTS
Founded in 2012, Thriving Talents is committed to nurturing talent for enhanced productivity, profitability, and wellbeing in both the professional and personal spheres. While remaining true to its initial focus on Millennials — namely youths in universities and young talent in organisations — Thriving Talents delivers customised learning solutions leveraging the latest technologies, and facilitating programmes involving management development and senior leadership development.
D JUNGLE PEOPLE
Wholly established, owned, and built in Malaysia since 2000, D Jungle People (DJP) is a leading corporate training consultancy in the region, headquartered in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. DJP designs impactful learning experiences, delivering high-impact sessions, and driving disciplined implementation to turn skills into sustainable business results. Its area of focus spans three core areas: teams (alignment), leaders (competency development), and culture (embedment and engagement).
Website: https://www.samhoud.com
Email: info@samhoud.com
Website: https://www.scotwork.my
Email: info.my@scotwork.com
Website: https://thrivingtalents.com/
Email: whatsup@thrivingtalents.com
Website: https://www.djunglepeople.com
Email: info@djunglepeople.com
MINDTRAC CONSULTING
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Website: https://www.mindtraclearning.com
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SOCO SALES TRAINING
SOCO/ Sales Training helps develop managers into leaders who can build and lead high-performance teams. It is built on the understanding that the best teams are led by exceptional managers who recognise individual skills and potential, and placing the right people in the right roles. To support leaders across Asia, SOCO offers a comprehensive suite of management training programmes that deliver methodologies designed to overcome the barriers of borders and languages, ensuring that leaders can excel in diverse and dynamic environments.
Website: https://www.socoselling.com
Email: prosper@socoselling.com
THE ONE ISLAND CONSULTANT AND TRAINING CENTRE
Since 2009, One Island Consultancy has worked to empower Malaysian businesses to reach their full potential through consulting, coaching, and personalised training. Specialising in ISO and GMP certifications, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and others, this team of industry experts leverages methodologies such as case studies and gamification to ensure engaging and transformative training is provided to its clients. Its ISO documentation software also simplifies administration, reduces costs, and enhances compliance.
THINK CODEX
Think Codex is a gamification design organisation backed by a team of in-house consultants and experts. With two decades of experience, it excels in creating gamified solutions for leadership, talent management, customer and employee engagement, and learning and development. The team’s expertise extends through strategic partnerships with leading organisations in strategy, design, R&D, and sales. Think Codex’s proprietary IP and methodologies are also widely adopted or licensed by HR consultancies and training partners across six markets.
WORK INSPIRES
Work Inspires empowers individuals to find fulfilment in their professional lives while helping companies achieve continuous growth through strategic people development. With a mission to add value and inspire its clientele, the team’s success stems from the growth, development, and transformation of each individual it works with. Its expertise is built on a foundation of experienced trainers and partners, supported by advisors with extensive industry insights. Its programmes focus on 21st-century transversal skills that are essential for creating progressive, peaceful, and inclusive societies.
Website: https://theoneisland.com/
Email: junooi@theoneisland.com
Website: https://www.thinkcodex.com
Email: contact@thinkcodex.com
Website: https://www.workinspires.com
Email: mallory@workinspires.com
BEST RECRUITMENT PROCESS OUTSOURCING PARTNERS
This category recognises companies that specialise in providing recruitment process outsourcing services to organisations. Judges sought out those who could demonstrate a high degree of efficiency and effectiveness in their recruitment processes, and the level of customisation provided to clients.
Founded on the principles of honesty, integrity, and customer satisfaction, Monroe Consulting Group provides tailored recruitment services, including database and executive searches, with flexible fee structures. Its vision is to be the leading global specialist staffing company, aiming to positively impact lives while delivering top talent worldwide. Guided by the values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and excellence, Monroe strives to consistently achieve outstanding results.
Founded in June 2020 in Malaysia, Kinetik specialises in outsourced talent acquisition for the digital and technology sectors across Southeast Asia. The team is confident that its success stems from its agile, high-touch solutions, a robust network, and a commitment to data-driven reporting, which ensures superior service quality and cost efficiency. The company also cultivates a supportive and collaborative work environment, combining professionalism with a vibrant team culture to elevate the partner experience.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
FairWork is an RPO partner dedicated to connecting top talent with the right opportunities. It offers attractive salary packages and rewards to candidates who secure positions through FairWork, ensuring that its placements are both competitive and rewarding. Understanding the complexities of employment law, the team provides thorough guidance on employment and labour laws for both clients and candidates to ensure clarity for a transparent and compliant recruitment process.
NES FIRCROFT, AMS
AMS is a global provider of talent acquisition and workforce solutions, helping clients source, select, and retain the right talent. The team’s expertise spans acquisition, advisory, and digital solutions, delivered primarily through an outsourced model. NES provides compliant workforce solutions across sectors such as oil & gas, renewables & power, construction, life sciences, manufacturing, chemicals, and mining. Its consultants are discipline-specific and are backed by regional support teams on the ground.
Website: https://www.monroeconsulting.com
Email: monroe_my@monroeconsulting.com
Website: https://www.letsgokinetik.com
Email: hello@letsgokinetik.com
Website: https://fairwork.com.my/
Email: info@fairwork.com.my
Website: https://www.weareams.com
Email: alyssa.tan@weareams.com
MID-MANAGEMENT RECRUITMENT FIRMS
This category recognises firms that specialise in recruiting mid-level managers. Judges looked for providers who could demonstrate a track record of successfully placing qualified candidates in mid-level management positions.
AGENSI PEKERJAAN MONROE CONSULTING GROUP MALAYSIA
Monroe Consulting Group is an international, award-winning executive search firm. The team offers tailored recruitment services, including database search and executive search, with flexible fee structures. Its vision is to be the leading global specialist staffing group, with a purpose to positively impact lives while delivering exceptional talent worldwide. Guided by the values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsibility, and excellence, Monroe works to deliver outstanding results.
Website: https://www.monroeconsulting.com
Email: monroe_my@monroeconsulting.com
EPS CONSULTANTS MALAYSIA
Established in 1993, and headquartered in Singapore, EPS is a leading HR outsourcing and recruitment solutions provider in Asia Pacific. With over 20 years of experience, EPS offers tailored solutions, including a vast candidate network, in-house database, and targeted headhunting. Committed to excellence, EPS' mission is to be the preferred one-stop outsourcing and recruitment service company, focusing on innovative, cost-effective, and customer-centric solutions.
Website: https://eps.my/
Email: info@eps.my
AGENSI PEKERJAAN HATCH ASIA
As a holistic HR management and consulting firm, Hatch Asia operates across three specialised divisions: executive assessment, executive search, and executive development, combining talent assessment science with digital solutions and research-backed insights. The team transforms hiring processes and helps organisations rethink and enhance their talent strategies. It looks to set new standards in talent management, enabling clients to realise the full potential of their talent strategies and drive organisational success.
ASGARD
Founded in 2023, Asgard Resources is on a mission to disrupt the recruitment industry and simplify talent sourcing. Based in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, with a strategic hub in Miri, Sarawak, Asgard's consultants – known as Asgardians – are driven by a pursuit of exceptional talent and offering exciting opportunities. With more than 50 years of combined recruitment and industry experience, each Asgardian brings a unique specialty, from engineering to finance, IT, sales, and marketing.
Website: https://www.hatchasiaco.com
Email: admin@hatchasiaco.com
Website: https://www.asgard.com.my
Email: contact@asgard.com.my
KINETIK
Kinetik specialises in outsourced talent acquisition for the digital and technology sectors, offering a high-touch, frictionless service, through a digital RPO solution. Its seasoned staff supports existing talent acquisition teams as well as provides a fresh capacity for start-ups, driven by strategic data integration throughout the hiring funnel. With cost efficiency and predictability in mind, Kinetik has implemented a straightforward fixed management fee model that seeks to provide an agile, risk-mitigated solution that delivers significant cost savings and enhanced hiring outcomes.
NALA GROUPS
Nala Groups is a recruitment and human resources agency based in Johor Bahru, active in the Malaysia and Singapore recruitment market for over 10 years. The team helps employers recruit high-quality, skilled candidates, while also helping job seekers secure decent and promising career opportunities. Through its efforts, Nala believes its professional, value-for-money recruitment solutions, as well as its valueadded services, have helped to foster strong connections and relationships with satisfied clients throughout the years.
Transforming Nation Through PEOPLE
Website: https://www.letsgokinetik.com
Email: hello@letsgokinetik.com
Website: https://www.nalagroups.com
Email: info@nalagroups.com
BEST PAYROLL OUTSOURCING PARTNERS
This category recognises companies that specialise in providing payroll outsourcing services to organisations. These winners and finalists have demonstrated a high degree of accuracy and efficiency in their payroll processing, and an ability to customise their services to meet clients’ needs.
RAMCO SYSTEMS
Part of the Ramco Group, Ramco Systems was formed with a focus on accelerating HR digital transformative initiatives through its services. Its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles extends to every aspect of its delivery strategy, encompassing a range of continually evolving and increasingly integrated initiatives. Ramco Global Payroll Software uses tech and AI-driven workforce management to offer advanced and comprehensive solutions to global organisations, ultimately aiming to automate tasks while ensuring accuracy in its delivery.
LINKS INTERNATIONAL
Links International specialises in 100% in-country payroll services and technology, bringing to the table 25 years of experience. It offers a range of services, including payroll outsourcing, visa applications, PEO/EOR secondment, recruitment, employee assistance, and outplacement services. Through its proprietary payroll platform, Links One, featuring updates such as Links Infinite for fraud detection; Workforce Asia for time and roster management; and the Links One Marketplace, the organisation has expanded its support to companies in more than 80 markets across APAC, Africa, and Latin America.
Established in 1996, and headquartered in Singapore, Info-Tech Systems Integrators is a provider of cloud human resource and payroll software. The company expanded to Malaysia in January 2019. Initially offering an attendance management system with barcode and RFID features, Info Tech Systems Integrators has now migrated its full offerings to the cloud to offer convenience and flexibility. With 28 years of experience, it serves diverse industries, including F&B, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, financial, oil and gas, and technology.
BIPO SERVICE MALAYSIA
Established in 2010, and headquartered in Singapore, BIPO is a global leader in payroll and people solutions. Serving businesses from SMEs to MNCs, BIPO provides HR solutions including a human capital management system, global payroll outsourcing, and employer of record services across more than 160 markets. Its HRMS and Athena BI aim to streamline processes, automate workflows, and deliver actionable insights. With a presence in over 40 markets, supported by four R&D centres and a global innovation hub, BIPO extends its reach across APAC and continents across the world.
Founded in Kuala Lumpur in 2001 as Symphony HRS, and acquired by OUTSOURCING Japan in 2016, OS HRS now operates globally with support from Bain Capital, specialising in the Asia Pacific region. OS HRS offers services such as payroll processing, tax computation, leave accounting, and statutory reporting across 16 markets in Asia and the Middle East. It promises to deliver customised and high-performance payroll services to global enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies. The team taps into its in-house IT and legal teams for tax and compliance, and a strong operations team to manage payroll for large enterprises.
Website: https://www.info-tech.com.my
Email: marketing@info-tech.com.my
Website: https://www.biposervice.com
Email: adeline.lee@biposervice.com
Website: https://oshrs.com/
Email: oshrsmarketing@gmail.com
OS HRS
BEST PSYCHOMETRIC TESTING PROVIDERS
This category recognises companies that provide high-quality psychometric testing services to organisations. Judges sought out providers who could demonstrate the validity and reliability of their testing tools, as well as an ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
THOMAS
Founded in 1981, Thomas is a global leader in people science, offering psychometric assessments to optimise workforce potential. Operating in more than 60 markets, Thomas uses psychological insights and advanced technology to enhance team dynamics, leadership, and organisational performance. Its assessments offerings, including behavioural, personality, aptitude, and emotional intelligence tests, provide valuable data for hiring, training, and fostering positive workplace cultures. Renowned for validity and reliability, Thomas has conducted millions of assessments for businesses.
TALOGY
Talogy is renowned for its unique approach to optimising workforce performance. Offering a suite of tools and services, including psychometric assessments, employee development programmes, leadership coaching, and performance management systems, Talogy focuses on driving both individual and organisational success. Founded on psychological research and data-driven insights, it employs advanced technology and scientific methods to deliver reliable and actionable results for diverse industries and organisations of all sizes.
THE TALENT GAMES
The Talent Games is an award-winning virtual gamified talent solutions company that specialises in using gamified assessments, including psychometric tests and neurosciencebased games, to help organisations attract, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Solutions offered include customised gamified assessments (enterprise); ready-to-launch gamified tests (enterprise); an instant game creation platform (pay-as-you-go); virtual assessment centres; end-to-end virtual recruitment (all-in-one solution); and social media employer branding.
Website: https://www.thomas.co/
Email: Info-malaysia@thomas.co
Website: https://talogy.com
Email: michael.wines@talogy.com
Website: https://www.thetalentgames.com
Email: daniyal@thetalentgames.com
ACCENDO TECHNOLOGIES
Accendo Technologies is dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential at work by empowering organisations to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness in workforce decision-making. Its talent intelligence platform, TalentPulse, was created with the goal to address hiring gaps in the industry, offering a comprehensive suite of products and services for talent assessment and management. Utilising data analytics, organisations can gain actionable insights for recruitment, performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement.
SHL
SHL transforms businesses by leveraging people, science, and technology. It provides talent solutions throughout the employee lifecycle by helping organisations identify, develop, and utilise talent to maximise their business outcomes. Combining scientific insights, engaging experiences, and a global experts service, SHL offers people insights at an organisational, team, and individual level with an aim to accelerate growth, decision-making, and foster inclusive cultures. With over 45 years of expertise, SHL has been a trusted partner for
Website: accendotechnologies.com
Email: enquiries@accendo.com.my
Website: https://www.shl.com/
Email: LearnMore@shl.com
BEST STAFFING FIRMS
This category recognises firms that excel in providing staffing services to organisations. Judges looked for providers who could demonstrate a track record of successfully placing qualified candidates in a variety of
ASGARD
Founded by a group of passionate colleagues (Asgardians) who turned their love for recruitment into a game-changing venture in 2023, Asgard is on a mission to disrupt the recruitment industry and simplify talent sourcing. With over 50 years of combined recruitment services and industry experience, and boasting proven records across multiple industries and recruitment levels, each Asgardian brings a unique specialty from various sectors, equipped in understanding the nuances and specific needs of different fields.
NALA GROUPS
Nala Groups is an award-winning recruitment and human resources agency based in Johor Bahru. Active in Malaysia and Singapore for 10 years, Nala helps employers recruit high-quality, skilled candidates, and assists jobseekers to secure decent and promising career opportunities. The team prides itself on professional, value-for-money recruitment solutions, as well as value-added services, which have helped foster strong connections and relationships between Nala and its pool of satisfied clients throughout the years.
positions, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of clients.
Website: https://www.asgard.com.my
Email: contact@asgard.com.my
Website: https://www.nalagroups.com
Email: info@nalagroups.com
OSADI COMMERCIAL SUPPLIES
Founded in Penang in 1995, Osadi offers recruitment process outsourcing services, aiding multinational corporations in establishing and optimising their workforces in Malaysia. Specialising in managing recruitment for foreign workers across various skill levels — unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled, Osadi has earned trust for its commitment to transparency and integrity. Delivering tailored manpower solutions, its expertise spans industries such as technology and healthcare. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 8, the company contributes to promoting decent work and economic growth.
Website: https://osadi.com.my/
Email: bdteam@osadi.com.my
EPS VENTURES MALAYSIA
Established in 1993, and headquartered in Singapore, EPS Ventures services clients across the Asia Pacific region. Its mission is to be the preferred one-stop outsourcing recruitment and manpower service company by offering innovate, cost-effective, value-added, and customer-focused solutions for its clients and their workforces. This organisation’s success has been built from its line of tailored solutions, which includes a large candidate network, in-house database, its own EPS website, job boards, and targeted headhunting.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
Established in April 2021 in Penang, and specialising as a new and vibrant recruitment firm, FairWork has been instrumental in addressing the employment needs of individuals impacted by the pandemic. It offers a diverse range of job opportunities across various sectors, providing opportunities and reliability among fresh graduates and young professionals. With a strong foundation built on social media prowess, innovative campaigns, and a dedicated focus on emerging talent, FairWork looks to pave the way forward in the recruitment industry.
Website: https://eps.my/
Email: info@eps.my
Website: https://fairwork.com.my/
Email: info@fairwork.com.my
HR TAG
HR TAG is a staffing firm providing temporary, contract, and interim recruitment solutions. Its specialisation lies in sourcing linguistic talent, primarily for the interpretation sector, and content moderation across multiple languages. This focus enables HR TAG to cater to the intricate needs of its clients, ensuring they hire the best possible talent. Supporting both global and local customers, its services encompass everything from sourcing and managing payroll to handling contracts and statutory deductions, as well as expert advice on legal and compliance matters.
KINETIK
Established in Malaysia in June 2020, Kinetik was launched as a pioneer in outsourced talent acquisition supporting digital and technology hiring for the SEA market exclusively. This organisation has implemented a model of weekly tracker sessions to monitor project status using key data points from a single view. Additionally, it has effectively supported its staff through a highly engaged, supportive approach, utilising collaboration tools. Its philosophy blends professionalism and fun for its team, while enhancing the partner experience with its ‘smart’ hiring solutions.
NES FIRCROFT
NES specialises in supplying engineering and technical talent across the oil & gas, renewables & power, life sciences, chemicals & mining sectors. The team works primarily in the energy sector and is dedicated to providing the workforces needed to support clients in reducing the environmental impact of traditional energy assets, as well as developing renewable energy sources. NES prides itself on being on the ground in the country and employing local people who speak the language and who understand local laws and cultures.
Website: https://www.hr-tag.com
Email: palani@hr-tag.com
Website: https://www.letsgokinetik.com
Email: hello@letsgokinetik.com
Website: https://www.NESFircroft.com
Email: enquiries@NESFircroft.com
BEST SALES TRAINING PROVIDERS
Companies in this category specialise in delivering effective sales training programmes to organisations. They have demonstrated a track record in improving sales performances, and have showcased an ability to customise their content according to their clients’ needs.
SOCO SALES TRAINING
SOCO/ Sales Training helps build highperformance sales teams in organisations across Asia and around the world through a modern approach to learning. This expertise is not inherited; it is learned, practised, and refined. To support leaders in the region, SOCO offers a suite of sales, negotiation, management, and coaching programmes that are designed to overcome the barriers of borders and languages, ensuring that leaders can excel in diverse and dynamic environments.
Website: https://www.socoselling.com
Email: prosper@socoselling.com
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW, a prominent in-house HR consultancy firm based in Malaysia, has been enhancing organisational performance since 1998. Founded by a diverse team of professionals, MASLOW excels in strategic HR solutions tailored to various industries. Over the past decade, the firm has emerged as a key partner in driving business growth through high-quality HR strategies. Its commitment to long-term success is led by its HIPO model, which focuses on improving performance, productivity, and profitability.
SCOTWORK ASIA
For the past three decades in Southeast Asia, and almost 50 years globally, Scotwork has grown in the management training field by adapting global best practices to local contexts. Rooted in academic research, the organisation’s methodologies seek to provide added value to industry-leading clients in competitive markets. Scotwork has been working with clients in areas such as value creation, value selling, behaviour profiling and its impact on selling, and embedding through manager support packs and practical tools.
CPT TRAINING DEVELOPMENT
CPT Training Development focuses on unlocking potential for both individuals and organisations. Since its inception, the company has aimed to promote continuous improvement and lifelong learning. Through its flagship Pinnacle 100 Days –Life Coaching Programme, this company’s goal is to deliver significant improvements in corporate culture and performance within 100 days. CPT Training Development also offers personalised one-on-one coaching, and various programmes that focus on effective leadership, and enhancing sales skills.
This category recognises companies that provide high-quality team building services to organisations. Judges looked for providers who could demonstrate the effectiveness of their team building activities in improving teamwork and collaboration among employees.
MindTrac Consulting was founded in 2007. Throughout the past 17 years, the team has worked with clients across industries to lead transformations to cope with the rapidly changing business landscape. This experience led the team to discover that a holistic approach was needed to equip its people to navigate the complexities of change through the ‘head and heart of change’. MindTrac believes that real sustained change is not only necessary, but possible; and real leadership extends beyond the workplace – improving individuals, families, communities, and society.
Impact Volution Training & Consultancy and its group of affiliates are always striving to create impact for the clients they serve across the Asia Pacific. This team is motivated to develop the next generation of leaders in the industry by combining soft-skill mastery with technical knowledge. The team’s speciality is making learning fun and effective. It integrates gamification into most of its leadership training to simulate real workplace scenarios. It also works closely with its clients before, during, and after executing its programmes.
THINK CODEX
Think Codex is a gamification design organisation with a team of in-house consultants and experts trained by IDEO, Pixar, and Wharton Business School. This expertise allows the organisation to provide innovative and effective gamified solutions. Think Codex's focus areas encompass leadership, talent management, customer and employee engagement, and learning and development. Its R&D teams and partners are strategically located across various markets, where this diverse perspective enables it to bring a global perspective to its work and cater to clients worldwide.
4U Institute excels in corporate talent development, embodying its selfless spirit of ‘for you’ since its founding 30 years ago. The team specialises in resolving human resource challenges, making it among Asia’s leading talent development institutions. By transforming employee attitudes and mindsets, it significantly enhances organisational performance and efficiency. For decades, it has been committed to disrupting the industry by developing comprehensive training programmes that truly catalyse relational and performance breakthroughs with its rigorous improvement and unique training methodology.
CORE
APEX TRAINING
According to Jack Welch (2001), “An organisation’s ability to learn, and translate that learning into action rapidly, is the ultimate competitive advantage.” In line with this philosophy, Core Apex Training stresses the need to develop and enhance a learning culture within its clients’ organisations to pave the path to success. Founded in 2021, the team comprises ambitious and skilled talent, including experienced, knowledgeable, and HRDaccredited permanent trainers, supported by a dedicated group of contract trainers, facilitators, photographers, videographers, sales & marketing, and operations staff.
D JUNGLE PEOPLE
D Jungle People started around a campfire 23 years ago with a desire to change the world. The notion that people fuel organisational growth is not just a mantra, it is a core belief for this organisation. Today, the fire still burns strongly as it strives to provide the best learning experiences to corporate Malaysia. Working closely with clients from a range of industries locally and internationally, D Jungle People delivers immersive, impactful, and relevant learning programmes that build competencies at all levels in organisations.
LEARNING EDGE
Learning Edge, co-founded in 1997, aims to create Asia’s most vibrant workforce through training and development. For over 27 years, Learning Edge has led the professional training industry, serving more than 1,000 client organisations across more than 30 industries. The team leverages learning technologies and adheres to a philosophy of 'learning through fun' to create engaging and effective training experiences. By developing soft skills, leadership qualities, and professional competencies, Learning Edge equips employees with the necessary tools to excel.
Thriving Talents was founded in 2012 to start a journey in nurturing talent and developing people so they become more profitable, productive, and happier. Its focus is to align and guide participants to discover their strengths and gain confidence to function as a team. This will help employees drive sustainable performances, be crisis-proof, and achieve company objectives and personal goals. Thriving Talents offers more than 250 training modules, and rolls out thousands of programmes which impact talent in more than 41 countries.
TIME OUT SOLUTIONS
Time Out Solutions specialises in helping people (or giving solutions to!) take ‘time out’ in a highly entertaining and worthwhile way. From treasure hunts, it started managing other events such as family day carnivals, annual dinners, conventions, staff group outings, and team building sessions, as well as custom events that suit clients’ objectives. The goal is to continue serving the Malaysian workforce by facilitating experiential activities that promote productive thinking, better communication and teamwork, and drive passion, purpose, and pride in their work and life.
UPSKILLINGMINDS
UpSkillingMinds is a dynamic training company dedicated to enhancing digital and soft skills within organisations. Since becoming an independent entity in 2021, UpSkillingMinds has developed hundreds of blended training programmes and collaborated with over a hundred expert trainers. The company offers practical and effective learning solutions, including consultancy, e-learning content development, and both tool-based and skillbased training. It also provides coaching and consulting services that enable organisations to implement tailored blended training initiatives.
WORK INSPIRES
Work Inspires was founded in 2019 as a company dedicated to transforming the work experience. It builds its expertise on a foundation of experienced trainers and partners, complemented by insights from advisors with extensive industry experience. Guided by the United Nations Development Programme’s Human Development Index, the company’s programmes emphasise 21st-century transversal skills crucial for progressive, peaceful, and inclusive societies. Its training & development programmes are powered by its philosophy to inspire potential, and initiate action that creates impactful and lasting growth.
Website: https://thrivingtalents.com/
Email: whatsup@thrivingtalents.com
Website: https://www.timeout.team
Email: Jason@timeout.team
Website: https://upskilltraining.com.my/
Email: enquiries@upskillingminds.com
Website: https://www.workinspires.com
Email: mallory@workinspires.com
BEST DIGITAL WELLNESS PLATFORMS
Companies lauded in this category provide digital wellness solutions to help organisations improve their employees’ health and wellbeing. They demonstrated to the judges the effectiveness of their platform in promoting healthy behaviours and reducing stress among employees.
HARIGAJI
HariGaji is a financial wellness platform based in Kuala Lumpur, with a primary objective to revolutionise traditional payroll systems to improve financial wellbeing. Focused on supporting low- to middle-income employees, HariGaji’s features include early wage access, providing users with greater flexibility. Financial education is central to the platform — by enhancing financial management and literacy, HariGaji aims to create a more secure and prosperous future for its users, fostering a holistic sense of wellbeing.
BOOKDOC
Launched in 2015, BookDoc offers solutions across the healthcare continuum. Its platform connects users to a wide range of health and wellness services, with accessibility and convenience central to them all. For businesses, BookDoc provides programmes through an easy-to-use digital platform and promotes regular health activities, aiming to enhance employee wellbeing, performance, and productivity whilst reducing healthcare costs. Ultimately, this organisation’s goal is to help create healthier, happier, and more productive workforces through cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships.
WAKALU
Wakalu provides a short-term solution that aims to solve short-term problems in the form of its earned wage access programme, without taking on more long-term liabilities. One of the programme’s goals is to optimise employee engagement and productivity, while enhancing retention and recruitment. Wakalu’s platform can integrate with a company’s HRMS, thus avoiding interruption to the HR process. It also has no impact on business working capital, is PDPA compliant, and provides customisable features to ensure relevance to each employee.
Website: https://www.harigaji.com/
Email: support@harigaji.com
Website: https://www.bookdoc.com
Email: management@bookdoc.com jacktan@bookdoc.com
Website: https://www.wakalu.com
Email: hello@wakalu.com
LOCAL HEROES
This category recognises businesses founded in Malaysia who are currently independent. This means they have no parent company, no public shareholders, and are not part of an international network unless the network is also comprised of fully independent organisations.
HR2EAZY
A Malaysian software company established in 2016, HR2eazy offers HR, payroll, and business automation solutions comprising more than 30 modules. Its system is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses of all sizes, and has a flexible architecture that allows extensive customisations to suit various industry requirements. HR2eazy is endorsed by LHDN and recognised as a technology solution provider by MDEC, aiming to ensure its clients receive top-tier services and support.
PEOPLELOGY
Founded in 2001, PEOPLElogy Group is an award-winning integrated people development solutions provider. Recognising the importance of staying ahead in the digital era, PEOPLElogy aims to bridge the skills gap between talented individuals and business partners, fostering a sustainable ecosystem that benefits both parties. The team believes its journey is marked by resilience, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, earning it numerous awards in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Website: https://www.hr2eazy.com
Email: syafiq@hr2eazy.com
Website: https://www.PEOPLElogy.com
Email: marketing@PEOPLElogy.com
AGENSI PEKERJAAN LANGUAGE TALENT SOLUTIONS
Language Talent Solutions is a pioneering recruitment firm based in Malaysia, specialising exclusively in linguistic talent acquisition, aiming to bridge gaps in language-specific recruitment needs across industries. The firm was founded on the belief that language proficiency is not just a skill, but a strategic asset for companies looking to expand internationally and serve diverse markets effectively. It proudly serves a diverse clientele that includes Fortune 500 companies and multinational corporations.
ACCENDO TECHNOLOGIES
Accendo Technologies is dedicated to giving people the opportunity to become the best version of themselves at work. It enables organisations to be more accurate, efficient, and effective in workforce decision-making. Its talent intelligence platform, TalentPulse, is a onestop solution featuring products and services for assessing and managing talent. Using data analytics, organisations can gain actionable insights to aid recruitment, performance management, L&D, and employee engagement.
Website: https://www.languagetalentsolutions.com
Email: jinder@languagetalentsolutions.com
Website: https://accendotechnologies.com/
Email: enquiries@accendo.com.my
HUMAN INC
Established in 2016, Human Inc is one of Southeast Asia's largest design thinking practices. It has partnered with clients across more than 20 markets, impacting thousands of professionals. Human Inc specialises in two key areas. The first involves powering innovation and transformation through: Design Sprints: Rapidly building customer-centric products and services; consulting, and service/product/CX design. The second involves developing futureready talent through leadership and talent development journeys, design thinking courses, and agile mindsets and implementation.
PEOPLE POTENTIAL
Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, People Potential has a significant presence in Singapore, with licensees in Europe and Asia. The team is guided by a purposeful four-fold mission: To design globally recognised programmes; develop world-class L&D professionals locally; nurture a people-centred culture rooted in best practices, egalitarian policies, and transformative leadership; and to create a professional service firm that is structured for sustainability and provides a positive social impact.
This category recognises companies that specialise in attendance automation systems. Judges looked for providers who could demonstrate the accuracy, efficiency, and easeof-use of their attendance systems, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
INFO-TECH
Established in 1996, and headquartered in Singapore, Info-Tech Systems Integrators is a provider of cloud-based HR and payroll software aimed at streamlining HR operations for businesses. Expanding into Malaysia in 2019, Info-Tech began with an attendance management system featuring barcode and RFID technology, and later launched a Windowsbased HR system. In 2014, the company migrated to the cloud, offering a fully integrated HR solution with added facial recognition for attendance and GPS location detection.
WORKSY
Worksy is a cloud-based HR solution designed to simplify and optimise HR operations for businesses globally. Founded in 2004, Worksy became a SaaS cloud-based HR software in 2016. The team works with organisations of all sizes and offers customisable modules, including payroll, leave, claims management, attendance tracking, performance appraisal, recruitment, and learning management. These modules are designed to streamline HR processes, enhance efficiency, and enable businesses by turning HR operations into strategic assets for growth.
BOSS SOLUTIONS GLOBAL
The BOSS Time Attendance Solution seeks to optimise employee attendance tracking using biometric devices and AI-driven smart pairing. It addresses attendance discrepancies, such as missing clock-ins/outs and unscheduled shifts, by analysing work patterns and suggesting corrections; thus helping streamline payroll processes and minimise errors. The team believes the scalability of its system makes it ideal for large enterprises through prioritising IT security compliance and ensuring employee data is managed according to regulatory standards and best practices.
Website: https://www.info-tech.com.my
Email: marketing@info-tech.com.my
Website: https://worksy.io/
Email: marketing@lightman.com.my
Website: https://bosssolutions.com.my/
Email: enquiry@bosssolutions.com.my
HR2EAZY
HR2eazy, a Malaysian software company based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, was founded in 2016. Having started with three modules, HR2eazy now offers over 30 comprehensive HR and payroll solutions, catering to businesses of all sizes. HR2eazy’s system features a flexible architecture for extensive customisation, meeting diverse industry needs that require support and a top-tier service. HR2eazy has also been awarded Malaysia Digital Status and is looking to expand its offerings to neighbouring countries.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
FairWork specialises in mid-management placements across diverse industries, with a team that prides itself on a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Its bespoke service and tailored solutions aim to ensure alignment between candidate aspirations and client goals, fostering enduring partnerships rooted in trust and collaboration. By staying ahead of industry trends, FairWork offers innovative recruitment strategies that enhance operational efficiency, promote growth, and support long-term workforce planning and development.
Website: https://www.hr2eazy.com
Email: syafiq@hr2eazy.com
Website: https://fairwork.com.my/
Email: info@fairwork.com.my
BEST EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT SOFTWARE
This category recognises companies that offer software solutions to help organisations improve employee engagement. Judges looked for providers who could demonstrate the effectiveness of their software in measuring and improving employee engagement, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW, an HR consultancy firm in Malaysia, specialises in strategic HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of various sectors. Its offering, SurveySparrow, is an innovative employee experience (EX) platform designed to help organisations collect, analyse, and act on employee experience data throughout the employee life cycle. Established in 2017, this platform provides a wide range of survey options, including classic and conversational surveys, AI-powered features for survey creation, and advanced text analytics to identify key strengths and areas for improvement.
WORKSY
Worksy simplifies and optimises HR operations for businesses of all sizes. Initially focused on Windows-based applications, Worksy quickly adapted to the industry's digital transformation, evolving into a versatile SaaS platform. Offering a suite of customisable modules, Worksy covers essential HR functions such as payroll, leave, claims, attendance, performance, recruitment, and learning management. Committed to innovation, Worksy prioritises user-friendly interfaces, reliability, and security in its features, enabling businesses by transforming HR operations into strategic assets for growth.
BUDAYA
Leaderonomics looks to empower individuals, communities, and organisations by offering customised solutions tailored to suit their needs. The team believes that fostering a culture of trust and inclusion, fuelled by strong employee engagement, is the foundation for building high-performing organisations. This ties into the primary objective of Budaya, which focuses on psychological safety, effective managers, core values, and human skills in its offerings; built to support businesses in increasing profitability and wellbeing, and reducing absenteeism among its secondary goals.
This debut category honours vendors offering platforms that facilitate real-time employee feedback and recognition within corporate environments. Judges assessed the effectiveness of the platforms in capturing and analysing feedback, as well as their ability to promote a positive workplace culture. Criteria included ease of use, customisation options, and the impact of the platform on employee morale and engagement.
BUDAYA
Leaderonomics looks to empower individuals, communities, and organisations by offering customised solutions tailored to suit their needs. The Budaya experience leverages data to revolutionise employee engagement. This hybrid solution offers two main components: In primary mode, the mobile app serves to drive sustainable change and capturing both qualitative and quantitative data, powered by AI. Secondarily, the Leaderonomics team extends in-depth consultation services that go beyond the app to support interventions, which it believes is necessary for deeper cultural transformation.
Website: https://budaya.app/
Email: budaya@leaderonomics.com
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW, an HR consultancy firm in Malaysia, specialises in strategic HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of various sectors. Its feedback & recognition software is a onestop shop designed to provide live data of organisation sentiment, engage employees of all generations through a gamified culture (point-based Leaderboard & reward system) to drive desired behaviours (core & critical competencies) and facilitate organisation development through specific action plans assigned to each individual and group.
ACCENDO TECHNOLOGIES
Accendo Technologies is committed to helping individuals reach their full potential at work by enabling organisations to make better workforce decisions. Its talent intelligence platform, TalentPulse, was developed to address industry hiring challenges. It provides tools for assessing and managing talent, leveraging data analytics to support recruitment, performance management, learning & development, and employee engagement.
The most coveted HR management systems showcased here specialise in providing HR management systems to large enterprises (1,000 employees or more). They have proven the comprehensiveness and scalability of their systems, as well as their ability to customise their services for clients’ needs.
BIPO SERVICE MALAYSIA
BIPO is a global payroll and people solutions provider established in 2010 and headquartered in Singapore. It offers total HR solutions, including human resource management solutions (via its HRMS), global payroll outsourcing, and employer of record services for businesses of all sizes, across regions. BIPO’s advanced HRMS and Athena BI, combined with its innovative global payroll outsourcing and employer of record technology platform, aim to streamline HR processes, automate workflows, and deliver actionable HR and people insights.
BOSS SOLUTIONS GLOBAL
BOSS, with over 30 years of experience, is a leading SaaS Enterprise HRMS provider in Malaysia. The company’s award-winning enterprise AI HRMS features a range of modules that cover core HR services, including workforce management, talent management, benefits & compensation, HR analytics, and more; while also offering advanced analytics, real-time data processing, and comprehensive reporting capabilities. The team takes pride in its belief that the complexity and scalability of its HRMS are what make it an attractive choice.
INFO-TECH
Established in 1996, Info-Tech Systems Integrators is a cloud HR and payroll software provider headquartered in Singapore. The company expanded to Malaysia in January 2019. Having started off delivering an attendance management system with barcode and RFID card features in Singapore, the team moved on to a Windows-based HR system before migrating to the cloud in 2014. Its fully integrated cloud HR software strives for flexibility and convenience where all HR exercises can be completed with a click anytime, anywhere.
Website: https://www.biposervice.com
Email: adeline.lee@biposervice.com
Website: https://bosssolutions.com.my/
Email: enquiry@bosssolutions.com.my
Website: https://www.info-tech.com.my
Email: marketing@info-tech.com.my
HR2EAZY
Established in 2016, HR2eazy is a Malaysian software company located in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. It has grown from offering three basic modules to now providing a comprehensive suite of HR and payroll solutions comprising more than 30 modules. This team prides itself on a flexible architecture, allowing extensive customisations to suit various industry requirements, and a competitive pricing model. To this effect, its systems have been designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses across sizes.
WORKSY
Worksy is a cloud-based HR solution software provider founded in 2004. In 2016, it launched the eponymous Worksy, a SaaS cloud-based HR software offering customisable modules tailored to meet diverse organisational needs, catering to businesses of all sizes and industries. Key functionalities include payroll management, leave management, claims management, attendance tracking, performance appraisal, recruitment management, and learning management. These modules are designed to streamline HR processes, enhance efficiency, and empower businesses by turning HR operations into strategic assets for growth.
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Our award-winning services include:
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Website: https://www.hr2eazy.com
Email: syafiq@hr2eazy.com
Website: https://worksy.io/
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Our main business model focuses on providing permanent placements, outsourcing and consulting services from our offices in the Asia-Pacific region including Malaysia. EPS sourcing methodology and tools are designed to produce fast results, thus allowing us the ability to source-and-select the best talents to match your hiring requirements
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BEST HR MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMB)
Companies lauded in this category specialise in providing HR management systems to small and medium-sized businesses (100-999 employees). They have demonstrated to the judges the easeof-use, affordability, and functionality of their systems, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
Established in 2010, and headquartered in Singapore, BIPO is a global leader in payroll and people solutions. Serving businesses from SMEs to MNCs, BIPO provides HR solutions, including a human capital management system, global payroll outsourcing, and employer of record services across more than 160 markets. These solutions aim to streamline HR processes, automate workflows, and deliver actionable HR and people insights. BIPO is present in APAC, the US, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa.
INFO-TECH
Established in 1996, and headquartered in Singapore, Info-Tech Systems Integrators is a leading provider of cloud human resource and payroll software. Aiming to streamline HR operations, the company expanded to Malaysia in January 2019. Initially offering an attendance management system with barcode and RFID features, it later introduced a Windows-based HR system managing e-payroll, e-leave, e-claims, and e-time management. With 28 years of experience, the organisation serves diverse industries.
WORKSY
Founded in 2004, Worksy simplifies and optimises HR operations for businesses of all sizes. Its modules can be tailored to meet diverse organisational needs, with key functionalities including payroll management, leave management, claims management, attendance tracking, performance appraisal, recruitment management, and learning management. These modules aim to streamline HR processes, enhance efficiency, and empower businesses by turning HR operations into strategic assets for growth.
HR2EAZY
HR2eazy, a Malaysian software company based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, was founded in 2016. Having started with three modules, HR2eazy now offers more than 30 HR and payroll solutions, catering to businesses of all sizes. Trusted by hundreds of clients and tens of thousands of employees, and with a competitive pricing starting point, HR2eazy’s system features a flexible architecture for extensive customisation, meeting diverse industry needs that require support and a top-tier service.
Website: https://www.biposervice.com
Email: adeline.lee@biposervice.com
Website: https://www.info-tech.com.my
Email: marketing@info-tech.com.my
Website: https://worksy.io/
Email: marketing@lightman.com.my
Website: https://www.hr2eazy.com
Email: syafiq@hr2eazy.com
BEST GIG WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS
In this debut category, HR service providers listed here have been lauded for the specialised platforms offered for effective gig workforce management. Judges assessed the platforms based on streamlined onboarding, real-time communication, and task management.
TROOPERS
TROOPERS Innovation is an HR tech platform that provides gig workers with equitable access to flexible work. It looks to address staffing challenges in sectors such as hospitality, F&B, and SMEs. The platform supports economic flexibility and enables part-timers to access their earnings sooner without additional costs to hiring managers. Through this approach, the team hopes to not only broaden the talent pool, but also help clients streamline recruitment so they can focus on their core business.
ETERNAL METEOR (GOGET)
GoGet is a gig workforce management portal that seeks to connect employers with gig workers for dispatch and manpower services. With a decade of experience, a full stack gig-work infrastructure, and numerous modules, its solutions cover hiring, managing, paying, training, and engaging gig workers. The mobile-first platform features advanced matching algorithms to pair businesses with verified gig workers, providing real-time job updates and efficient task management. It also integrates with automated pension contributions, and offers private savings, gig insurance, and financial literacy tools.
FAIR WORK MALAYSIA
Founded in April 2021, and headquartered in Penang, Malaysia, FairWork is an HR consultancy with expertise in recruitment, payroll management, labour management, hostel and transportation management, and overall HR functions. Its gig workforce management system aims to offer a seamless digital experience for gig workers, starting with the recruitment process. Prospective gig workers can apply and sign their offer letters digitally, removing the need for physical signatures or paperwork. Once onboarded, they are accessible digitally and conveniently.
Website: https://www.troopers.com.my
Email: hello@troopers.com.my
Website: https://goget.my/
Email: business@goget.my fatimah@goget.my
Website: https://fairwork.com.my/
Email: info@fairwork.com.my
BEST INNOVATIONS FOR HR
This category recognises companies that have developed innovative solutions to help organisations improve any aspect of their HR processes. Judges looked for providers who demonstrated the uniqueness, effectiveness, and practicality of their innovation, as well as its potential impact on the HR industry.
HUMAN INC
Established in 2016, Human Inc is one of Southeast Asia's largest design thinking practices. It has partnered with clients across more than 20 markets, impacting thousands of professionals. Human Inc specialises in two key areas. The first involves powering innovation and transformation through: Design Sprints: Rapidly building customer-centric products and services; consulting, and service/product/CX design. The second involves developing futureready talent through leadership and talent development journeys, design thinking courses, and agile mindsets and implementation.
Website: https://www.humaninc.co/
Email: letstalk@humaninc.co
Founded in 2001, PEOPLELOGY Group is an award-winning integrated people development solutions provider. At the core of PEOPLElogy’s success is its holistic approach to upskilling and reskilling the digital workforce. Recognising the importance of staying ahead in the digital era, it works to bridge the skills gap between talented individuals and business partners by fostering a sustainable ecosystem that benefits both parties. This commitment underscores the company’s dedication to innovation and growth through public-private partnerships.
Links International’s strategy is to ‘run against the herd’ as it provides 100% in-country support, and utilises highly integrative microservicesbased technology rather than subcontract work or offshore work. This approach aims to give clients the best possible service because of access to local in-country HR experts, a one-stop shop for the widest range of HR services, and a better overall HR and employee experience. Links International offers a range of services, including payroll outsourcing, visa applications, PEO/EOR secondment, recruitment, employee assistance, and outplacement services.
Accendo Technologies is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their best at work by empowering organisations to make more accurate, efficient, and effective workforce decisions. The creation of one of its platforms was inspired by the vision to close the hiring gaps in the industry. The platform offers a suite of products and services for assessing and managing talent, utilising data analytics to provide actionable insights for recruitment, performance management, learning & development, and employee engagement. This enables data-driven decision-making for both current and potential workforces.
HR2EAZY
HR2eazy, a Malaysian software company based in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur, has revolutionised HR management since its founding in 2016. Starting with three modules, HR2eazy now offers over 30 comprehensive HR and payroll solutions, catering to businesses of all sizes. Trusted by hundreds of clients and tens of thousands of employees, and with a competitive pricing starting point, HR2eazy’s system features a flexible architecture for extensive customisation, meeting diverse industry needs that require support and a top-tier service. HR2eazy is endorsed by LHDN, and is recognised as a technology solution provider by the MDEC.
THE TALENT GAMES
The Talent Games is a virtual gamified talent solutions company that specialises in using gamified assessments, including psychometric tests and neuroscience-based games, to help organisations attract, engage, develop, and retain top talent. Its technology stack and games are EUdata and GDPR-compliant, with ISO certification, and it is also an official member of the SAP Store. The Talent Games aims to empower HR teams to conduct candidate assessments using innovative online gamified tools to revolutionise hiring and talent development.
Website: https://accendotechnologies.com/
Email: enquiries@accendo.com.my
Website: https://www.hr2eazy.com
Email: syafiq@hr2eazy.com
Website: https://www.thetalentgames.com/
Email: daniyal@thetalentgames.com
BEST PAYROLL SOFTWARE
Companies recognised in this category provide payroll software solutions to organisations. They have demonstrated to the judges the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of their software, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
RAMCO SYSTEMS
Part of the Ramco Group, Ramco Systems was formed with a focus on accelerating HR digital transformative initiatives through its services. Its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles extends to every aspect of its delivery strategy, encompassing a range of continually evolving and increasingly integrated initiatives. Ramco Global Payroll Software uses tech and AI-driven workforce management to offer advanced and comprehensive solutions to global organisations, ultimately aiming to automate tasks while ensuring accuracy in its delivery.
Established in 1996, Info-Tech Systems Integrators is a leading cloud HR and payroll software provider headquartered in Singapore. The brand expanded to Malaysia in January 2019. Having started out delivering an attendance management system with barcode and RFID card features in Singapore, the business moved to a fully integrated cloud HR software in 2014, offering flexibility and convenience for all HR exercises. Concurrently, the team introduced facial recognition technology for attendance clocking that allows for verification as well as GPS location detection.
BIPO SERVICE MALAYSIA
Established in 2010, and headquartered in Singapore, BIPO is a global payroll and people solutions provider. Designed for businesses — from SMEs to MNCs, its total HR solutions include human capital management solutions via its HR management system (HRMS), global payroll outsourcing, and employer of record service across more than 160 markets. The advanced HRMS and Athena BI, combined with the innovative global payroll outsourcing and employer of record technology platform, aim to streamline HR processes, automate workflows, and deliver actionable HR and people insights.
Website: https://www.ramco.com/
Email: productmarketing@ramco.com CC haresananth.k@ramco.com
Website: https://www.info-tech.com.my
Email: marketing@info-tech.com.my
Website: https://www.biposervice.com
Email: adeline.lee@biposervice.com
BOSS SOLUTIONS GLOBAL
Bringing more than 30 years of industry experience and deep insights to the table, the team at BOSS works to deliver consistently topnotch HR management solutions that prioritise both usability and functionality, offering its clients a strategic business advantage. With the belief that the simplicity and scalability of its solutions make it an attractive choice for businesses of all sizes, it has successfully worked with a range of clients and users across industries such as manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, and finance.
DAYFORCE
Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Toronto, Ontario. Together with its subsidiaries (collectively, Dayforce), it has operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific-Japan region. Its eponymous cloud HCM platform presents a single solution, single database, and single continuous calculation engine, that seeks to help customers across all industries achieve increased efficiencies, productivity, and best-in-class compliance as they navigate today’s boundless workforce.
HR2EAZY
HR2eazy is a Malaysian software company located in Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur. Established in 2016, HR2eazy has grown from offering three basic modules to a suite of HR and payroll solutions consisting of more than 30 modules for clients and employees across all sizes of business. The team prides itself on its flexible architecture, allowing extensive customisations to suit various industry requirements. HR2eazy has been awarded Malaysia Digital Status, and is now working on expanding its offerings to neighbouring countries.
WORKSY
Founded in 2004, Worksy is a cloud-based HR solution software aimed at simplifying and optimising HR operations for businesses worldwide. The team initially focused on Windows-based HR applications and Malaysia payroll processing before transitioning to a web-based HR application in 2010. It further evolved in 2016 with the launch of the eponymous Worksy, a SaaS cloud-based HR software for businesses of all sizes and industries. Key functionalities include payroll management, leave management, claims management, attendance tracking, performance appraisal, recruitment management, and learning management.
Website: https://bosssolutions.com.my/
Email: enquiry@bosssolutions.com.my
Website: https://www.dayforce.com/
Email: mediainquiries@ceridian.com
Website: https://www.hr2eazy.com
Email: syafiq@hr2eazy.com
Website: https://worksy.io/
Email: marketing@lightman.com.my
BEST TRAINING & FACILITATION SKILLS
This category recognises companies that provide exceptional training experiences to organisations, and have a consistent track record of high-quality facilitation during their programmes. Judges were on the lookout for providers who could demonstrate their expertise in delivering effective and engaging training programmes, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet clients’ needs.
THINK CODEX
Think Codex is a leading gamification design organisation with a team of in-house consultants and experts trained by IDEO, Pixar, and Wharton Business School. With 20 years of experience, Think Codex specialises in developing gamified solutions for leadership, talent management, customer and employee engagement, and learning and development. Its proprietary IP and methodologies are actively utilised or licensed to HR consultancies and training partners across six markets — Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, Indonesia, and Cambodia, with further expansions underway.
SOCO SALES TRAINING
SOCO/ Sales Training helps teams across regions through a modern approach to learning. It is proud to help sales teams learn the same methodology without the barrier of borders or languages. All of its training is available in English, Malay, Indonesian, Thai, Mandarin, and Vietnamese through the help of highly skilled trainers in those markets, as well as through e-learning courses in their local language. Its suite of sales, negotiation, management and coaching programmes seeks to impart best practices gleaned from over 20 years of experience in the field.
Website: https://www.thinkcodex.com
Email: contact@thinkcodex.com
Website: https://www.socoselling.com
Email: prosper@socoselling.com
MindTrac Consulting was founded in 2007, and has since worked with organisations in various industries to lead transformations to cope with the rapidly changing business landscape. Through the experience, the team discovered that a holistic approach was needed to equip its people to navigate the complexities of change through the ‘head and heart of change’. It believes that real sustained change is not only necessary, but possible; and real leadership extends beyond the workplace — improving individuals, families, communities, and society.
Website: https://www.mindtraclearning.com
Email: support@mind-trac.com
EVULX INTERNATIONAL
This company started as a business in August 2020 with the sole mission and purpose of bringing digital game-based learning solutions to organisations. Focusing on digital products and solutions — synchronous or asynchronous, eVULX’s solutions are developed with the aim to drive higher learning engagement and knowledge retention, while allowing for scalability. By deploying the latest suite of technology driven gaming and learning products, the team’s goal is to make the learning process as immersive, unorthodox, and effective as possible.
Website: https://www.evulx.com
Email: arun@evulx.com info@evulx.com
MASLOW TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS
MASLOW is a homegrown in-house strategic HR consultancy firm with extensive experience in developing and implementing business and operational excellence concepts across a variety of industries. Initiated in 1998 by a group of experienced professionals from various countries, the team works to deliver excellence in organisational performance and HR development. Throughout the past 10 years, the team has become a leading HR partner by delivering high-quality strategic HR solutions designed to meet its clients’ bespoke needs.
STORYIQ
StoryIQ is a pioneering company specialising in enhancing data literacy and data storytelling skills within organisations, with a strong presence in Malaysia and the broader APAC region. Founded by Isaac Reyes and Dominic Bohan, StoryIQ offers a suite of training programmes designed with a purpose to empower professionals to harness the power of data effectively. Its primary offerings include virtual and face-to-face workshops, self-paced courses, and blended learning experiences that cater to various learning preferences and needs.
Individuals here have made outstanding contributions to the HR industry, and shown exceptional leadership qualities. They have shown their impact on the business, as well as their ability to inspire and lead others in the field.
PEOPLELOGY – ALLEN LEE
Allen Lee’s entrepreneurial journey is marked by resilience and transformation. In 1998, he established a furniture business which brought in high revenue within months. However, a setback took it all away, landing him in debt. This initial experience saw him look at new business concepts through people development solutions. In 2001, Lee founded PEOPLElogy with just five employees, and it is now a thriving team of more than 100. His determination to pursue his dream set the path towards the company’s future success.
FINALISTS
4U INSTITUTE – MERIS WONG
ACCENDO TECHNOLOGIES – SHARMA LACHU
AGENSI PEKERJAAN HATCH ASIA – ANIRUDH ARVIND
AGENSI PEKERJAAN LANGUAGE TALENT SOLUTIONS –JINDER KAUR SIDHU
HUMAN INC – CHRISTOFFER ERICHSEN
THRIVING TALENTS – MICHAEL TEOH SU LIM
TROOPERS – CRAIG GOONTING
TROOPERS co-founder Craig Goonting’s vision for HR is centred on accessibility, upskilling, and security. A year ago, he set out to expand TROOPERS’ influence and enhance the platform’s functionality, focused on securing part-time workers’ financial stability and security through innovations such as ‘early conversion’ for expedited earnings. He also launched ‘TROOPERS Chat’ for secure communication between workers and employers, ensuring governance and avoiding scams. Colleagues describe him as visionary, compassionate, and driven — someone who translates ambition into actionable plans.
Website: https://www.PEOPLElogy.com
Email: marketing@PEOPLElogy.com
Website: https://www.troopers.com.my
Email: hello@troopers.com.my
PEOPLE POTENTIAL – MARIANNE VINCENT
Marianne Vincent trained abroad as a concert pianist. Returning to Malaysia in 1987, she chose teaching over performing, and pivoted to corporate L&D in 1992. A 50% co-owner of People Potential, she wears three hats: Practice Head –Business Presentations; Subject Matter Expert – Instructional Design, and Director – Training Quality. Her talents and leadership have grown more potent with age, as she lives the life of an artist: honing sensitivity, deep care, method, and keen observation for nuanced distinctions in training, mentoring, and programme design.
Website: https://www.peoplepotential.com/
Email: info@peoplepotential.com
4U INSTITUTE – MERIS WONG
MeRis Wong, Chief Trainer of 4U Institute, has 17 years of business management and training experience. At the age of 23, she had built a 1,000-strong direct sales team, later moving back to her family business. MeRis believes these experiences have helped her develop business management and talent development strategies that are actionable and effective in actual businesses. Over the past year, she has helped companies solve major issues of talent shortages and high turnover rates. Under her leadership, 4U Institute has grown its team from 10 people to 30 people, and grown its revenue by two folds in 2024.
Sharma Lachu envisions HR as the ‘sports science team’ of an organisation, serving as its command centre. He believes HR should adopt a proactive and analytical approach akin to sports science, focusing on optimising employee performance and wellbeing; leveraging data and psychometrics to address biases, enhance productivity, and foster a supportive workplace culture. He is confident this transformation will enable HR to build a well-functioning organisation that thrives on inclusivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Website: https://accendotechnologies.com/
Email: enquiries@accendo.com.my
AGENSI PEKERJAAN HATCH ASIA – ANIRUDH ARVIND
Anirudh Arvind is CEO for Malaysia and the Managing Partner of Hatch Asia Singapore. With over a decade of experience in HR consulting, he has been instrumental in positioning Hatch Asia as a premier firm in identifying and aligning top talent with business needs. His vision for HR emphasises a holistic and tool-agnostic approach that leverages powerful talent insights to align profiles with business goals. He aims to cultivate a dynamic and inclusive workplace that prioritises continuous learning, innovation, and adaptability, thereby attracting and retaining top talent and driving organisational success.
Website: https://www.hatchasiaco.com
Email: admin@hatchasiaco.com
AGENSI PEKERJAAN LANGUAGE TALENT SOLUTIONS – JINDER KAUR SIDHU
Jinder Kaur’s journey to co-founding Language Talent Solutions had humble beginnings. While working her way up the corporate ladder, she found herself yearning for more fulfilment in her career. Recognising her passion for HR and recruitment, she took a leap of faith and joined a recruitment company. Fast forward the years, armed with entrepreneurial experience and extensive HR and recruitment knowledge, she co-founded Language Talent Solutions. Over the past five years, it has become a successful and respected recruitment firm with offices in Malaysia and across the region.
Website: https://www. languagetalentsolutions.com
Email: jinder@languagetalentsolutions. com
HUMAN INC – CHRISTOFFER ERICHSEN
Chris Erichsen is the Founding Partner and CEO of Human Inc, a pioneering innovation house dedicated to empowering companies to win through innovation, culture, and future skills. With over two decades of expertise at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and design, he has spearheaded transformative initiatives that have propelled major brands towards sustainable and innovative business models. Under his leadership, Human Inc has been instrumental in the successful launch of hundreds of new products and services, fostering unparalleled customer experiences while also certifying a large number of design thinkers and agile leaders.
Website: https://www.humaninc.co/
Email: ce@humaninc.co
THRIVING TALENTS – MICHAEL TEOH SU LIM
Serial entrepreneur Michael Teoh founded Thriving Talents in 2012 to start a journey in nurturing talent, and to develop people’s lives so they become more profitable, productive, and happier in all the things they do, whether it be in their careers or personal lives. Teoh has been twice recognised as a National Youth Icon by the Prime Minister, and in the Malaysian Book of Records for his contributions towards developing the younger generation in the workforce. Growing from strength to strength, Thriving Talents offers hundreds of training modules, and programmes that impact talent in more than 41 markets.
Website: https://thrivingtalents.com/
Email: whatsup@thrivingtalents.com
BEST RECRUITMENT PORTALS
This category recognises companies that provide comprehensive and user-friendly recruitment portals. Judges looked for providers who could demonstrate the effectiveness of their portals in attracting and matching qualified candidates, as well as their ability to customise their services to meet the needs of their clients.
ETERNAL METEOR (GOGET)
Established in 2014, GoGet is a mobile-first recruitment platform operating in the ASEAN region. The platform offers hiring solutions for contract, part-time, full-time, and gig ondemand positions. Its mission is to attract targeted candidates and match them with highly relevant work opportunities through advanced technology and rich data customisation. As a pioneer in digitising on-demand recruitment in Malaysia, it uses advanced algorithms that aim to match businesses with verified part-timers, known as GoGetters, within seconds.
KOSSLE
Kossle is a Malaysia-based firm established in Singapore. It entered the Sarawak market in 2008 by offering a job advertisement platform that was specifically built to meet local recruitment demands. Following that, the company expanded to more localised job advertisement platforms after noting a lack of competition and focus on online recruitment in this region. Over 15 years, it has grown to be one of the most powerful players in the market, contributing to the company’s expansion throughout Malaysia.
TROOPERS
TROOPERS is dedicated to resolving gaps in the gig economy by implementing innovative solutions for clients. It aims to grant equitable access to flexible work for all gig workers to work and earn in a legitimate, transparent, and accountable ecosystem. For organisations, TROOPERS strives to provide financial flexibility and address both inflation and economic instability. Clients have benefited from its manpower solutions, particularly in industries such as hospitality and F&B, along with SMEs, where finding permanent staff has been a challenge.
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