[01] COURSE INTRODUCTION 

This one day course offers a comprehensive overview of wage definitions under various laws, conditions for payment, deductions, and the structural approach to Progressive Wage Policy (PWP). 

The course is designed for employers, HR professionals, and business owners seeking to enhance their understanding on the legal provisions of wages and concepts of PWS. 

Through a combination of theoretical sessions, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of wages regulations and implement sustainable wage models in their organizations. 

[02] WHO SHOULD ATTEND 

Senior Managers, Human Resource Managers, Human Resource Executives and anyone who is directly involved in Wage and Salary Administration. 

[03] METHODOLOGY 

Interactive lecture, Discussion and Court Cases. 

[04] COURSE OBJECTIVES 

At the end of this training session, participants will be able to:
• Understand Progressive Wage Policy (PWP)
• Identify the roles & responsibilities of Employer & Employee
• Plan and get ready to embrace the new policy 

[05] DATE, TIME & FEE 
Date:           9 August 2024 (Fri)
Time:           9.00am - 5.00pm
Mode:        Online/ Interactive

Fee:  [HRD Corp Claimable]

   - Early Bird Offer (before 27 Jul 2024) - RM620
   - Special Offer (before 5 Aug 2024) - RM660
   - Normal Fee - RM700

>> Fee includes Course Notes & Certificate of Completion and 8% Service Tax

** OFFER **
- 10% Cashback for SST2u Learner Card+ (SLC+) members. T&Cs applied.

[06] COURSE OUTLINE 

Module 1 - Definition of Wages Under Employment 

• Definition of employee (First Schedule) 

• ORP [S.60I]
• Termination & Lay-off [Reg. 6(2)] 

• Priority of Wages [S. 31]
• Wages for Incomplete Months 

Module 2 - Concept and Principles of Progressive Wages Policy (What, Why and How) 

• Overview of Malaysia’s Progressive Wage Policy 

• What is Progressive Wage System in Malaysia?
• The purpose of PWS
• Basic characteristics of Progressive Wage Policy 

 ○ Voluntary implementation ○ Incentive-based
 ○ Productivity-related 

• Progressive Wage Policy mechanism 

• Conditions of Participation 

• Suggested annual salary increase guide 

• Positive impacts 

Module 3 - Voluntary Implementation 

• Pilot project or Projek Rintis 

• The application and steps 

• Conditions for the application 

• Malaysia to kick off Progressive Wage Policy project in June 2024 

Module 4 - Incentive Based 

• PWM Elements 

• Types of incentives
• Illustrations and practical examples 

• Application at work 

Module 5 - Productivity Related
• Employees performance appraisal 

• Effective Performance Appraisal System 

• Rewards tied with work performance 

Module 6 - Key Consideration for The Successful Implementation of PWP 

• Key design aspects of progressive wage policies in Malaysia and Singapore 

• Participation voluntary or mandatory? 

• Who/which workers and firms will be covered? 

• How should PWP work with existing skills training ecosystem?

• How should the wage subsidy/incentive system work? 

• How will PWP salary increase guidelines align with skill progression pathways? 

• Potential effects on labour costs and other unintended negative effects 

Module 7 - Voluntary Implementation 

• Monetary Benefits 

• Non – Monetary Benefits 

Module 8 - Incentive Based
• Reasons for not implementing PWP 

Q&A Session 

End of Training 

[07] TRAINER PROFILE 

BRIAN WEE 

HRDF Certified Trainer 

Brian Wee holds a Master of Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration from Heriot Watt University, United Kingdom. He has a Certificate and a Diploma in Personnel Management. He is a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), an Ordinary Member of Malaysian Institute of Human Resource Management (MIHRM), PSMB Certified Trainer and PSMB Human Resource Consultant. Wee has attended a three days Effective Training Evaluation program by Ms Beverley Jeffreys of Chisholm Institute, Australian National Training Authority (ANTA). 

Wee brings with him more than 15 years of working experience in Human Resource of large manufacturing companies. He is a Resource Training person for Malaysian Institute of Personnel Management (MIPM), Malaysian Institute of Purchasing and Material Management, UBS Commercial Institute, Open University Malaysia, Asia e University and UTM Space Executive Diploma Programs and others. 

He started off his career in 1980 as a Senior Officer with the Ministry of Information where stayed for 15 years and gained extensive management experience. Later he moved to a Japanese based company where he was in charge of all spectrums of Human Resource functions. During that time, he acquired Japanese management skills such as Kaizen, Zero Defect, JIT, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, ISO QMS and EMS Awareness Program and many others. He developed and trained QC, ISO QMS and EMS and productivity related modules for the Wilmar International Group of companies’ employees. 

In his present capacity, he develops modules and consult a multitude of organizations. He is also a part time lecturer for academic courses, namely Certificate & Diploma Program for Malaysia institute of Human Resource Management, Supervisory Module for Certificate & Diploma for Malaysian Institute of Purchasing & material Management, Executive Diploma of Human Resource Management for UTM SPACE, Asia e University, Southern College University and Open University Malaysia and Professional Short Course in Mandarin for Human Resource subjects and English Conversation & Communication Skills for User Business School (UBS). 

Wee is tri-lingua and is able to teach and consult in all three main languages fluently. His much in-demand programmes include Effective Supervisory Skills, Purchasing & Negotiation Skills, 8D Team Problem Solving Methods, Total Preventive Maintenance, ISO QMS AND EMS Awareness Program, UTM SPACE ISO QMS Modules, Effective QA/QC Inspectors, QC Tools, QCC, Effective Communication and Motivation Program, Excellent Clerical Skills, Excellent Customer Service, Effective Business English Communication Skills, Report Writing Skills, Effective Presentation Skills, Teambuilding Program, Positive Working Attitude, Malaysian Labour Laws and Industrial Relation Laws, Understanding of Employment Act 1955, Handling Misconduct and conducting Domestic Inquiries, Effective Salary Computation and Administration, Handling Problematic & Difficult Employees, Report Writing Skills, Drafting an Employment Contract, Effective Human Resource Management, HR for Non HR Executive / Managers, People Management, Leadership Skills, Balanced Scorecard, Key Performance Indicators and others. 

Among some of his training and/or consultancy services clients are Kyocera, Sunpower, TJ Wang Group (Accountancy & Secretarial Services), Lii Hen Group, China Press, White Horse Ceramic, ML Plastics Sdn Bhd, Yee Wan Manufacturing, Southern College, Foo Yew High School, MITI, Police Academy (Technical),Champion Precision, JK Sumi Wire, Muar Ban Lee Engineering, Autoveyor, Southern Lion, Seiko Electric, CSC Steel, San Miguel Yamamura Plastic, Ornapaper, Umicore Malaysia, Alloy Consolidated (MTD Group), Panasonic AVC Network, Southern College University, Infineon Technologies, to name a few.

Wee is also a frequent resource trainer and consultant for the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), and associations and trade bodies including SME Association, Hoteliers Associations and more. 

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