Jobs & employment blogs

Hiring in Malaysia is taking longer. Yet demand in the job market remains high.  Across Malaysia’s competitive landscape, employers are reporting longer hiring cycles and increased offer rejections. Many roles remain in high demand, especially those linked to digital transformation talent and future skills.  However, hiring delays are not always caused by talent shortages....

Discover five key hiring and career trends shaping Malaysia’s workforce in 2026, from shifting talent expectations to evolving organisational priorities.

  Across Malaysia, organisations now use AI-powered tools to draft emails, analyse data, and automate routine tasks. Many hope AI will improve productivity, support better work-life balance, and help teams keep pace with change.  But as AI use grows, a practical question is emerging in Malaysian workplaces: does AI truly save time, or does it...

  Winning the talent race in Malaysia  Malaysia’s job market is changing fast. Automation, sustainability, and AI are reshaping how businesses work — and the skills they need most.  The World Economic Forum predicts that almost half of all workers will need new skills by 2027. The Hays Asia Salary Guide 2025 also found that 9 in 10...

  We marked International Women’s Day celebrations with a range of internal initiatives under the theme of ‘Working for Her Tomorrow’ across the region – a celebration of the incredible women leaders in our business while promoting discussion on better addressing internal barriers and fostering allyship.  But what does it mean for organisations to bridge the gap women continue...

As we approach 2025, Malaysia’s workforce is poised for transformation across industries, driven by emerging trends and evolving demands. From advancing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to addressing talent shortages in digital innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, Malaysia is navigating a future defined by progress and resilience. These shifts are...

    There’s a line in Kenny Rogers’ song ‘The Gambler’, where he imparts some sound advice: “You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em, know when to fold ‘em”. He was sharing a poker metaphor for life, but the line resonates for staff retention strategies.   You must learn to recognise when to retain the right people and know when to lose those who are not right for...

In recent years, flexible working has become a significant part of the Malaysian workforce, with 35.8% of employees embracing the ability to work remotely or on a flexible schedule. This shift has not only changed how businesses operate but has also had a profound impact on talent strategies across the country. But what would happen if flexible working were to end? How would it affect your...

AI RECRUITMENT AND A BOOMING FUNCTION; EMERGING HUMAN RESOURCES TRENDS FOR MALAYSIA IN 2024 In a year headlined by local and international challenges affecting the economic outlook, businesses are exercising caution pertaining to growth and expansion. Spurred by a need to ensure operational continuity in a sustainable manner, leaders are revisiting recruitment and talent strategies in search...

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...