Skills mismatch a continuing problem in Malaysia, expert says
The president of the Malaysian Employers Federation Syed Hussain Syed Husman has said that skills mismatch remains an ongoing problem in Malaysia, where graduates with degrees do not have enough expertise to work within Malaysia’s most important industries. “The next government needs to focus and improve on the relevance of skills development and Technical and Vocational […]
Malaysia’s unemployment rate drops to 3.7% in the third quarter
Malaysia’s labour market is slowly recovering, with the unemployment rate in the country dropping to 3.7% in the third quarter of 2022 (Q3 2022) compared to 4.7% in the same quarter in 2021. In a statement, the Department of Statistics said the decrease in unemployment rates is a positive indication that the situation in the […]
Singapore, Malaysia transforms workplace post-pandemic
With the rapid adaptation of remote work and virtual meetings, enterprises in Singapore and Malaysia are transforming their workspace to meet employee expectations and advances in technology, a new report by advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG) found. The 2022 ISG Provider Lens Future of Work — Services and Solutions report for Singapore and Malaysia […]
One in three Malaysians will take pay cut to work from home
A recent survey by human resource solutions agency Randstad showed that over one-third of Malaysians are willing to take a pay cut for a remote work set-up. The Talent Expectations Survey was part of Randstad’s Reimagine Work: Managing Shifts in Talent Expectations white paper, which provides insights into the changing labour landscape to engage talents […]
Malaysia’s manufacturing sector records workforce growth
Malaysian manufacturers have successfully added to their workforce at the end of the third quarter of 22 (Q32022), resulting in an expansion for the first time in the last 10 months, according to the latest survey by S&P Global Malaysia. The S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) survey is a monthly indicator of […]
Publicis Groupe boosts mental health wellness program
MALAYSIA: In an effort to improve employee wellness and de-stigmatise mental health in the workplace, creative network Publicis Groupe has announced that it will be strengthening its Employee Mental Wellness Program in conjunction with World Mental Health Day 2022. The program, launched last year, is intended to assist employees in managing stress and anxiety, in […]
Cisco takes on digital skill gap in Malaysia
MALAYSIA: Digital communication company Cisco, through its Network Academy has pledged to equip 140,000 Malaysians with digital skills for in-demand jobs over the next 10 years. This includes both upskilling and reskilling opportunities for the Malaysian workforce. Cisco’s Senior Vice President and Global Innovation Officer Guy Diedrich said the digital skills gap has “resulted from […]
Striving to keep the “human” within digital HR
Telecommunications infrastructure services company Edotco believes in the power of combining the capabilities of humans and machines to develop superior customer experiences and relationships, more productive operations, and dramatically increased rates of innovation. In an exclusive interview with Chief of Staff Asia, Edotco Chief People Officer Ramon Chelvarajasingam talked about keeping “the human touch” within […]
Viatris: Empowering a diverse workforce through collaboration
Bote, a veteran in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 25 years, emphasised that Viatris is a “work in progress that still reflects some of the legacy groups’ systems.’’ The company remains anchored on its standing as an employer, being a part of Forbes‘ list of best employers in 2021, Fortune’s Change the World list […]
Lim Kee Yeong: Flying high during difficult times
He is a banker whose other interests include a deeper appreciation of planes as well as building and designing homes. But even if he is not cruising the skies or creating artsy home interiors, Lim Kee Yeong, Affin Bank’s Executive Director of Enterprise Banking, has landed a career that he enjoys. Helping his staff grow […]
