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Malaysia employer still undergoing restructuring to adapt to skills changes.

“Global geopolitics and Malaysia’s rapid digitalisation have led to many industries transforming the way they work."

Singapore workers in rush as Malaysia closes down.

Businesses must shut down except for markets and shops that sell daily necessities.

Hays highlights power of gamification for HR despite issues for businesses.

“It can give the user control over what they’re doing, providing them with instant feedback on how they are performing."

Report shows employers slow to improve diversity.

"Malaysia’s government is leading by example, with the last general election seeing the highest involvement of women at the decision-making level ever."

Malaysian presence set to grow by fifty per cent in response to demand.

"Our goal is to continue leveraging our strong network of adept talent across the various industries in Malaysia."

Hays finds returning employees not content with work.

"When managing overseas returnee employees, line managers are therefore urged to be particularly conscious and transparent during appraisals."

Hays finds the power of the returnee in Malaysia.

"Employers look with favour on overseas returnees who bring ample value to the table.”

Hays says lack of skilled staff is compromising business growth.

"Skills shortages are not a new problem, but our clients are informing us that the situation is worsening rather than getting better."

Employer Brand Research shows job movers seek better career path.

"Companies that invest in the well-being and development of their people will be able to build a strong employer brand."

Banking and financial services in Malaysia look for talent.

“To address talent shortages, hiring managers have therefore been more open to recruiting candidates who do not necessarily have the full set of skills required for the position.”

Malaysia employers favour hard skills and technical knowledge despite short market.

"Candidates can benefit from staying abreast of industry developments and constantly upskill, or even reskill if needed, to maintain their competitiveness and therefore leverage in the employment market."

Challenge for finding right skills acknowledged by Malaysian employers.

"Businesses should consider providing more training and professional development for their workforce to bridge the skills gaps."