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To coincide with the launch of the Hays 2024 Annual Global Cyber Security Report, Beyond traditional cyber talent, we’re interviewing leaders worldwide to get their thoughts on today’s trends and challenges. Our latest guest on the Cyber in the Spotlight series is Jason Yuen, who has worked in cyber security for 27 years. Specialising in industries including financial...

Organisations are increasingly recognising the impact of workplace stress on employees’ mental health. While burnout is well-known, a lesser-discussed issue called “boreout” can also lead to similar problems. Businesses are actively addressing these challenges to promote employee well-being. Work-related burnout occurs when individuals experience chronic stress, leading to exhaustion. If...

In the face of increasingly challenging economic climates, many companies in Malaysia find themselves at a crossroads, grappling with the dual pressures of uncertainty and the need for sustained growth. Within this volatility, the world of work has continued to evolve, and organisations are cautiously switching from simply keeping the lights on, to strategically planning for the future. ...

  Sourcing Banking Talent in Malaysia: An Inside Story Amidst a bleak global economic outlook caused by concerns for an upcoming recession, the Asian banking sector remains resilient carving out a positive niche for itself amidst turbulent international conditions. Among their peers, Fitch ratings maintained a positive outlook towards Malaysian banks, which are projected to enjoy...

The secrets of a successful talent sourcing partner To the untrained eye, developing a sourcing strategy for obtaining candidates may seem a simple process, with technology enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the modern recruiter. However, ask any workforce experts and they'll likely admit it's far from plain sailing (either that or they're underestimating the task ahead!). Talent...

The last few years have shown the importance of running a tight ship. With insights across Enterprise Solutions, we explore the key risk factors you need to consider when engaging with contract talent. Contract employment risk is inherently part of any working relationship where a non-employee worker is engaged and performing work for a manager or organisation. The need to mitigate risk...

Key Takeaways  What is a Total Workforce Strategy  Steps to ensure successful adoption  Next steps  A holistic workforce strategy that combines and aligns all hiring processes is the ideal for many organisations. We explore the stakeholders you’ll need to onboard to ensure the success of a Total Workforce strategy.  A Total Workforce...

Key Takeaways  Research indicates that contract workers suffer from adverse mental health for a variety of reasons, many of them due to the working patterns and job insecurity inherent to contract work.  As a contract worker, you may sometimes feel disposable or replaceable, as a result of inconsistent and irregular work, which can impact negatively on your mental...

Key Takeaways  Why the contingent workforce model is being accelerated  Key pillars of a successful contingent workforce management strategy  How to streamline your contigent workforce strategy  The contingent workforce consists of a growing number of individuals that are hired to execute work on a non-permanent, per-project basis. The...

You don’t need to be a large organisation to benefit from engaging a Managed Service Programme (MSP) provider to ensure you are gaining maximum value and efficiency from the flexible component of your workforce. Shane Little offers his insights on what to look for in your MSP partnership. There’s a common misconception that you need to be a ‘big business’ in order to engage an MSP...