How to Resolve Workplace Conflicts When Our People Clock In Post Pandemic
As corporate Malaysia moves into the endemic phase, we are seeing more people returning to the office. This means more face-to-face interaction with colleagues, and for those who joined an organisation in the midst of the pandemic, it could mean that they are meeting their colleagues on a regular basis, for the first time in […]
From the ‘Great Resignation’ to the ‘Great Adaptation’
You have probably seen the phrase the “Great Resignation” pop up with shocking regularity over the past few months. After all, 2020 and 2021 are seen as years of unprecedented layoffs in Malaysia and around the world. Today, with conditions gradually normalising, one might assume that everything is returning to normal and that employees can […]
Unemployment Rate: More than Just Statistics
The recent labour force survey released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia revealed that Malaysia’s unemployment rate decreased by 4.1 percent in February 2022 (or 671,800 people), against January’s 680,400. On the other hand, Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) Research said that there are over 1.8 million tertiary educated Malaysians suffering from skill-related underemployment Further, […]
EPF Withdrawal: A Double Edged Sword?
On March 16, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that the government decided to allow contributors of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) to make a special withdrawal of RM10,000 to ease the burden of EPF members who are still impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. According to EPF, the special withdrawal facility is open to […]
The Minimum Wage Debacle: Beyond Making Ends Meet
On Friday, 19 March 2022, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob made an announcement that would see the minimum wage being raised to RM1,500 per month, from the current RM1,200. It brought about a mixture of reactions from both employers and employees – from concerns to applause. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) however […]
Transitioning Safely to the Endemic Phase
Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced on 8 March 2022 that Malaysia would enter the endemic phase of COVID-19 from April 1. “Endemic” status does not mean zero risk, but this will definitely see the easing of restrictions in the country. Businesses will finally be allowed to operate without time restrictions, and the country’s borders […]
How do you ensure that you have the right people in the right job at the right moment?
The COVID-19 pandemic might have seen many organisations caught flat-footed and unprepared to face the challenges at first, but many have since adapted, either by adopting digital measures, changing of mindsets, creating contingency plans, or a combination of those. Either way, it seems like most can agree that future-proofing is the way forward. This is […]
A Step in the Right Direction
The effects of economic growth on developing countries are immense – it transforms societies, boosts incomes, and enables citizens to thrive. But as stated in an article by the World Bank in 2018 – growth alone is not enough, especially as we work on reversing the damage brought upon by the pandemic. Paired with good […]
2022: Moving Forward, Full Force Ahead
Last year saw a lot of movements in the job market as the workforce adapted to the changing landscape. The expansion of a lot of companies; despite the pandemic; opened up a lot of job opportunities. This, coupled with the fact that many people are looking for jobs that fit well with their changed lifestyles […]
Finding Talent… Easy? Not Really.
As competitions to hire the best talents to become fiercer, employers and recruitment agencies are struggling to fill open jobs. The race towards digitalization and IR 4.0 accelerated at breakneck speed due to the pandemic, and employers want talents who can lead the frontier. The problem is, it seems like everyone is fishing from the […]