MEET GEN Z: THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORKERS
According to Forbes, Gen Z will make up 27% of the workforce in OECD countries and a third of the world’s population by 2025. Now is the time for us to take affirmative steps to endear ourselves to this generation. The working philosophy of this generation differs from that of previous generations. A recent article […]
EMPLOYEE STRESS IS AT AN ALL-TIME HIGH: WHAT CAN WE DO?
Globally, almost everyone is experiencing more stress these days. People are experiencing increased anxiety despite the worst of the pandemic has passed, as well as rising inflation, economic turmoil, and political instability. Gallup State of the Global Workplace Report indicates that stress levels in 2021 were even higher than in 2020, when they had already […]
AUTOMATING HR PROCESSES IS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS FOR INCREASING QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
Recruiting is never an easy task, and it’s becoming more difficult in the new normal. It has also become clear to candidates that they are no longer restricted to local job opportunities because of flexible working hours and remote working opportunities. Talent wars are not coming to an end anytime soon, and attracting good talent is […]
THE QUIET QUITTING PHENOMENON: WHAT IS IT AND WHAT CAN HR DO TO ADDRESS IT?
“Quiet quitting” is the latest buzz phrase that has been gaining traction among workers, especially Millennials and Gen Zs in the United States following the Great Resignation. In essence, this phenomenon can be described as workers refusing to go beyond what is expected of them in their jobs. Employees who belong to this group are […]
Taking Action To Address Talent Shortage
In the third quarter of 2022, many companies will have a better understanding of how to refine and fine-tune their business strategies to gain a competitive advantage. Despite this, businesses continue to seek solutions to talent shortage. In an article published in The Edge, Datuk William Ng, Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprise Association […]
What Will Change When the Power Dynamics Shift Back from Employees to Employers?
In the last couple of years, and especially since the pandemic began, many employers have made some great strides in terms of technological adoption, as well as flexibility, pay, and even benefits and perks offered. This is especially amid the Great Resignation phenomenon and talent crunch that are plaguing many organisations, as well as increasing […]
Embracing Change for Greater Flexibility
Malaysia’s Employment Act has recently been amended to reduce working hours from 48 hours to 45 hours as of 1 September 2022. It protects workers’ welfare, as mandated by the ILO Convention. The announcement has been received differently by various groups and unions. Some say this regulation will allow employees to rest and improve their […]
By reforming TVET, employment opportunities can be created
The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) recently shared in an article published by The Edge that Malaysian SMEs need between one million and 1.5 million workers. Malaysia is experiencing a shortage of skilled workers, especially since some of the foreign workers trained by the industry have been sent back home. A lot of locals, […]
Future-proofing employment with digital skills
The digital revolution is transforming the workplace, especially with the development of various digital tools that help complete traditional tasks. We will see a very different way of working in a few years. This has also affected the skills people need to work. According to the Department of Statistics Malaysia’s Graduate Statistics 2021, released on […]
Digital Transformation in HR: Why It Is Important
To meet the evolving demands of doing business, organisations today are leveraging technology more than ever. The workplace has become a digital one. HR digital revolution is here and moving rapidly, from everyday work processes to recruitment, onboarding, and talent retention. HR digitalisation will transform our work, creating a workforce approach that goes beyond automation. […]