In a significant move to create more inclusive and family-friendly workplaces, TalentCorp Malaysia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resources, has officially launched the new “Work-Life Grant 2025”. This initiative is designed to provide financial support and incentives for companies that implement and enhance Flexible Work Arrangements (FWA) and programs that support women’s participation in the workforce.

For Malaysian businesses, this grant presents a valuable opportunity to co-fund the transition to more modern work policies that can significantly boost employee morale, productivity, and talent retention.

The Goals of the New Work-Life Grant

The initiative is driven by two primary national objectives:

1. To Increase Female Labour Force Participation: By providing support for family-friendly policies, the government aims to make it easier for women and working mothers to remain and thrive in the workforce.
2. To Promote Flexible Work Arrangements: To encourage companies to adopt modern work structures like remote work, hybrid models, and flexible hours, which are proven to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

What Does the Grant Offer?

The Work-Life Grant provides financial assistance to eligible companies for implementing specific programs. Key support areas include:

• Childcare Centre Setup: Co-funding for the establishment or enhancement of a nursery or childcare facility at the workplace.
• Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) Implementation: Grants to cover costs associated with implementing FWA policies, such as purchasing necessary technology for remote work or developing new HR frameworks.
• Return-to-Work Programs: Financial support for creating structured programs to help women re-enter the workforce after a career break.

Is Your Company Eligible?

While the full detailed criteria will be released by TalentCorp, general eligibility for such grants typically requires the company to be:

• Registered in Malaysia with SSM.
• At least 51% Malaysian-owned.
• In compliance with all statutory contribution requirements (EPF, SOCSO, etc.).

The Strategic Advantage of a Modern Workplace

Beyond the financial incentive, embracing the principles of this grant offers a major competitive advantage. In today’s competitive job market, top talent is increasingly prioritizing work-life balance and family-friendly employers.

By implementing these policies, your business can:

• Attract a wider talent pool, including highly skilled working mothers.
• Increase employee loyalty and retention, reducing costly turnover.
• Boost overall productivity and morale by fostering a supportive and flexible work culture.

How SMONE Can Support Your Initiative

Implementing new HR policies and managing grant applications requires a solid financial and administrative foundation.

• Our Payroll & HR Compliance service ensures your company’s statutory contributions are perfectly in order, a key requirement for grant eligibility.
• Our Financial Reporting service can help you track the costs and measure the return on investment of these new initiatives.
• We provide the clean, accurate financial documentation needed to strengthen your grant application.

Let us handle the compliance backbone so you can focus on building a great workplace culture. Contact us today to learn how we can support your business.

(Disclaimer)
This article is for general informational purposes and is based on recent public announcements. The specific terms and eligibility for the Work-Life Grant 2025 are determined by TalentCorp Malaysia and the Ministry of Human Resources. This does not constitute business or financial advice.