Netizens list signs of a green flag company, from early salary crediting to transparent appraisals and paid overtime
HOW do you know you have landed in a “green flag” company?
As conversations about toxic or “red flag” workplaces continue to trend online, netizens have begun sharing on Threads what a healthy work environment should actually look like.
Raiman offered a checklist of seven signs that indicate a green flag workplace:
- Salary is credited by 6am
- New staff receive 12 days of annual leave or more
- Employees do not have to wait a month before using a day of annual leave
- No explanation is required to apply for annual leave — simply type “AL” and it is approved
- The company observes all public holidays (both compulsory and state optional)
- There is a transparent appraisal system
- Overtime is paid
Surprised by what many described as a “healthy work environment”, Haziq asked: “Does a company like that even exist?”
On the flip side, Farhana pointed out that red flags often include staff shortages and work overload. Agreeing with her, Asna said: “When other staff are already on leave, it suddenly becomes very difficult to take leave. The excuse given is that there aren’t enough staff.”
Raiman joked that it might actually be difficult to join a green flag company because no one wants to resign from such a “heavenly” workplace.
Jay added that companies which grant a replacement day off on Monday when a public holiday falls on a Sunday are also a sign of good management.
Other users shared additional green flag indicators, including:
- Employers contributing more than 11% to EPF
- Clear top-down direction, communicated regularly, perhaps every quarter
- Training opportunities for career growth
- Encouragement for staff to seek promotion
- Freedom to explore new technologies (for tech companies)
- Staff bonding and out-of-office engagement activities
So, is your company a red flag or a green flag?
The Sun Malaysia
