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Malaysia enters 2026 with strong growth ambitions amid evolving workforce expectations, says Hays  11 Feb 2026

New insights released by Hays, the global leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, reveal five key trends shaping Malaysia’s hiring landscape in 2026. 
 

Despite ongoing economic headwinds, organisations across Malaysia are navigating 2026 with a clear appetite for growth, while also facing heightened challenges around talent retention, workforce expectations and the rapid adoption of AI technologies. 

42 per cent of HR Directors in Malaysia say change management will play a bigger role in the next five years 15 Jan 2026

New research from Hays reveals that Human Resource Directors (HRDs) across Asia are evolving into strategic change leaders, moving beyond compliance to become catalysts for organisational transformation. 

The DNA of a HRD report, based on 271 interviews with senior HR professionals across China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, and Singapore, highlights a decisive shift in priorities and skills shaping the modern HRD. 

Malaysia ranks 11th globally for talent competitiveness according to Hays Global Talent Tracker 23 Oct 2025

New research released by Hays, the global leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, reveals how Malaysia’s position in the global talent landscape is being shaped by a range of workforce and labour market factors. The report, which compares labour market performance across 35 locations, highlights both opportunities and risks in attracting, developing, and retaining skilled talent—offering valuable insights for business leaders and policymakers.

The Pulse of Recruitment report: More salary raises in Malaysia compared to 2024 23 Oct 2025

Hays Asia has released its latest Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into salary expectations and workforce sentiment across six key Asian markets: China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. The findings reveal a growing sense of caution among both employers and professionals, with salary optimism notably declining across the region. 

Tech Talent on the Move: Three in five tech professionals in Malaysia looking to move jobs in the next 12 months 21 Oct 2025

Hays, the world's leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has revealed that 65 per cent of tech professionals in Malaysia are planning to change employers or transition into contracting within the next year. This compares to 60 per cent of tech professionals globally, suggesting buoyant movement in the Tech talent sector according to insights from the recently launched  global report, The Tech Talent Explorer. 

New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them 30 Sep 2025

The recently released Hays Interview Guide provides a comprehensive list of tips to give candidates an edge in their next job interview.  After capturing the interest of a prospective employer and landing an interview, you need to prepare. The new Interview Guide, produced by recruiting experts Hays, looks at every element of the interview, from the questions a candidate should pre-empt to what to do if asked for a second interview.

Hays launches Pulse of Recruitment report: Job insecurity on the rise as hiring demand shifts 10 Sep 2025

Hays, the world’s leading recruitment and workforce solutions specialist, has published its Pulse of Recruitment report, offering fresh insights into how Asia’s staffing market is evolving in response to ongoing economic volatility. 

The report draws on survey responses from over 2,000 professionals and hiring managers across China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, collected in June 2025. Participants were asked targeted questions based on key trends identified in the 2025 Hays Asia Salary Guide, with a focus on hiring practices, salary strategies, and job change motivations for the remainder of the year. 

42 per cent believe current economic landscape complicates business decisions 13 Jun 2025

Hays, the global recruitment leader, reveals that 42% of business leaders cite global market conditions as the top challenge in decision-making. Despite pressures, innovation remains critical for long-term success. Hays urges leaders to cut bureaucracy, empower teams, and foster a culture of experimentation to stay competitive.

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