Consulting that works the way your team does
Tangible advantages in how Tanglewise engages, delivers and stands behind its work — without the weight of a large firm.
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Senior consultant throughout
Your engagement is led by an experienced consultant — not a junior analyst — from the first session to the final handover.
Written scope before any work begins
Every engagement is documented clearly before it starts. You know exactly what is included, what is not, and what you will receive.
Transparent, fixed fees
Pricing is agreed upfront in writing. No retainer creep, no surprise add-ons — what you agreed is what you pay.
Built for Malaysian businesses
Our work is shaped by direct experience of how Malaysian organisations hire, grow and manage teams — not imported frameworks.
People are genuinely listened to
Staff at all levels participate in the process, not just leadership. This produces more honest findings and more lasting outcomes.
Practical, not theoretical
Our recommendations are shaped by what your organisation can actually sustain — not what looks good in a slide deck.
Experience that translates to your context
Our consultants have spent years working with Malaysian businesses across services, technology and professional advisory sectors. That breadth means we can spot patterns quickly and avoid wasting your time on generalities that do not apply.
- Over a decade of HR advisory in Malaysia
- Multi-sector experience across KL and Klang Valley
- Knowledge of PDPA and Employment Act obligations
"The team has worked with firms from 15 to 200 staff — across services, distribution and technology sectors in Malaysia."
"Every engagement has a written scope before work begins, and a written deliverable when it ends. Nothing is left open or assumed."
Structured so you know where you stand
We follow a clear engagement process that keeps you informed at each stage. There are no open-ended arrangements — you know what is happening, when, and what you will receive.
- Discovery call before any commitment
- Written scope and fee agreed in advance
- Clear milestones and regular check-ins
Accessible and unhurried throughout
We make ourselves genuinely available during an engagement. Leadership teams can reach out between sessions, and we respond in a timely, human way — not through a ticketing system or a distant account manager.
- Direct access to your lead consultant
- Responses within one business day
- Supportive between scheduled sessions
"We are not a large firm. You are not a ticket number. Your questions are answered by the person who did the work."
"Our fees are designed for businesses that want thoughtful advice at a workable cost — without the overhead of a large consultancy's pricing model."
Fair pricing for serious advisory work
Starting from RM 610 for a team review, our fees are fixed and agreed before any work begins. You are not paying for a large firm's overhead or a generic methodology — you are paying for focused, relevant advice.
- Team & Talent Review from RM 610
- Full operating framework from RM 2,850
- Ongoing retainer from RM 4,550 per period
Decisions your team can carry forward
We design our work so the organisation does not need to rely on us indefinitely. Every engagement ends with something tangible — a findings note, a framework, a working document — that your team can build on independently.
- Written outputs included in every service
- Ownership of outcomes stays with leadership
- Changes designed to hold without ongoing support
"A good engagement leaves the organisation more capable — not more dependent on the consultant who ran it."
Tanglewise vs. typical HR consultants
| Feature | Typical HR Firms | Tanglewise |
|---|---|---|
| Senior consultant on your work | ||
| Fixed fee agreed in writing before work begins | ||
| Staff at multiple levels are heard, not just leadership | ||
| Written deliverable at end of engagement | Sometimes | |
| Specifically suited to Malaysian business context | ||
| Engagement scope capped — no open-ended billing | ||
| No pressure to extend engagements beyond need |
What you will not find elsewhere
Leadership workshop included in mid-tier service
The Talent Strategy & Operating Framework includes a facilitated leadership workshop as part of the standard scope — not as an add-on billed separately.
PDPA-aware data handling as standard
All personal data gathered during an engagement is handled in line with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010 — explained clearly and applied throughout.
No-pressure discovery call to start
Every potential engagement begins with a short, obligation-free call. We will only suggest working together if it genuinely makes sense for your situation.
Advisory Retainer that adjusts as you grow
The People Advisory Retainer is deliberately flexible — the guidance adapts as your organisation changes rather than following a predetermined agenda.
Some milestones along the way
11+
Years of people advisory in Malaysia
90+
Organisations worked with across Klang Valley
3
Sectors recognised for HR advisory quality
RM 610
Entry point for a full team and talent review
HR Advisory Excellence — SME Category
Klang Valley Business Services Awards 2024
Member — Malaysian HR Institute
Professional membership in good standing since 2016
See if Tanglewise is right for your team
A short, informal call is all it takes to find out. No obligation — just a conversation to understand whether there is a good fit.
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