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Hiring for Procurement and Supply Chain talent accelerates with resurgence of on-hold roles 28 Oct 2021
With continued business and social policy support as well as an accelerated vaccine roll-out plan, Malaysia’s much beleaguered procurement and supply chain sector is on track for a recovery with a slow but steady resurgence of pent-up demand in the coming months.
FUTURE-PROOF TECH TALENT STRATEGY TO BOOST BUSINESS PERFORMANCE 21 Sep 2021
A world-class, future-proof recruitment strategy is the key to improving the performance of technology companies, finds recruitment specialist Hays. In a recent poll, 45 per cent of nearly 500 respondents agreed that it improves overall productivity, alongside customer experience (26 per cent), product quality (19 per cent), and financial performance (10 per cent).
Identifying managerial talent is essential in Malaysia’s resurgent Sales industry 26 Aug 2021
With expectations of a global economic resurrection in the second half of 2021, Malaysian businesses are preparing to augment their sales divisions, targeting prime position amongst the resurgence. This is particularly apparent in the technology, media, telco and resources industries, while organisations that support a newly revived supply chain are also reactivating sales functions. These developments highlight how essential it is for companies to be assertive in candidate pipelining, as being poised will be critical as Malaysia moves forward in the post-pandemic world.
Malaysia’s developing digital economy garners increased demand for technology talent 25 Aug 2021
Despite job market uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hays, a global leader in specialist recruitment, reported that businesses in Malaysia expect business activity to increase by 54 per cent this year in their 2021 Hays Asia Salary Guide.
New job interview guide reveals most commonly asked questions – and how to answer them 22 Jun 2021
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.
How a neurodiverse workforce can benefit your organisation 09 Jun 2021
EMPLOYERS: KICKSTART GEN Z’S CAREERS POST-PANDEMIC 24 May 2021
COVID-19 hit Generation Z’s entry to the world of work hard, damaging not only their career prospects but the sustainability of the future talent pipeline. Fortunately, employers who are returning to growth are uniquely positioned to help the COVID-era cohort of university and school graduates start over.
BY SETTING SUSTAINABILITY GOALS BUSINESSES ARE BETTER POSITIONED TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN KEY TALENT 11 May 2021
A strong and integrated sustainability strategy enables organisations to better attract and retain employees, according to recruiting experts Hays.
With renewable energy and a new R&D infrastructure, Malaysia’s engineering sector is building on solid ground 27 Apr 2021
With the fall out of the global pandemic hampering day-to-day operations through disrupted supply chains and restricted movement, Malaysia’s engineering sector was rightly concerned for the future. This was then compounded as the price of oil – a major driver of the country’s economy – fell to historical lows.
SALARY STASIS AS ASIA RECOVERS FROM REVENUE SHORTFALLS 31 Mar 2021
ASIA’S EMPLOYEES FACE SALARY AND WORK-LIFE BALANCE DIFFICULTIES, AND MUST UPSKILL TO THRIVE 17 Mar 2021
HARD TIMES AND HOPE WITH ASIA GEARING UP FOR AN UNCERTAIN YEAR AS REVEALED IN THE NEW HAYS ASIA 2021 SALARY GUIDE 17 Mar 2021
MANCHESTER CITY PLAYERS REVEAL HOW THEY REACH THEIR CAREER GOALS 11 Feb 2021
THE INCREASING IMPORTANCE OF THE CIO AND IT TEAMS 02 Feb 2021
MALAYSIA’S PROFESSONALS SEEK A FLEXIBLE WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE THAT VALUES EMPLOYEE WELLBEING SAYS NEW REPORT BY HAYS 19 Jan 2021
Flexible working options and employee wellbeing are top priorities for job seekers in Asia as they look to the new era of work, finds the new Uncovering the DNA of the Future Workplace in Asia report by leading recruitment experts Hays, which surveyed over 9,000 working professionals across Asia in February and again in September 2020. Respondents across Asia have dropped salary and benefit packages as their top priority and are instead looking at being part of an organisation that values employee wellbeing as not only a crucial element to flexibility, but purpose and connection to their role.
UPSKILLING REMAINS A PRIORITY FOR PROFESSIONALS IN MALAYSIA SAYS REPORT BY HAYS 05 Jan 2021
The drive to learn and upskill amongst Malaysia’s professionals, as well as their inherent confidence in their skills, has been a continuing trend that has likely been cemented by the pandemic, says a new report by leading recruitment experts Hays.
HOW TO ENHANCE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE THROUGH AUTOMATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 22 Dec 2020
MALAYSIA’S TOP TALENT TRENDS FOR 2021: DIGITALISED DISRUPTION TO DRIVE CHANGES IN JOB MARKET 08 Dec 2020
OPENNESS TO CHANGE AND DIGITALISATION OF PROCESSES WILL DEFINE MALAYSIA’S WORKPLACE OF THE FUTURE SAYS NEW REPORT BY HAYS 26 Nov 2020
HAYS MALAYSIA ANNOUNCES EXPANSION INTO ENGINEERING RECRUITMENT EXPERTISE 10 Nov 2020
Hays, the world’s leading staffing and recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people has announced it’s continued expansion of its market leading Engineering recruitment division. The move will double Hays’ presence and capacity in the region with the creation of a new division in our Hays Kuala Lumpur office and doubling the size of it’s highly successful Engineering team in our Hays Sunway office, further cementing it as the largest and most geographically established recruitment team of its kind in Malaysia.
HOW GRADUATES CAN BOOST THEIR EMPLOYABILITY IN A TOUGH JOBS MARKET 04 Nov 2020
FIVE CONSIDERATIONS FOR BUSINESSES IN MALAYSIA WHEN HIRING TECHNOLOGY TALENT 28 Oct 2020
NEARLY FOUR OUT OF TEN EMPLOYEES SAY THEIR MENTAL HEALTH HAS BEEN IMPACTED NEGATIVELY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 14 Oct 2020
FOUR AREAS OF GROWTH THAT WILL CONTINUE TO BOOST DEMAND FOR IT TALENT IN MALAYSIA 07 Oct 2020
BUSINESSES IN MALAYSIA MUST HELP YOUNGER WORKERS MOST AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 25 Sep 2020
With younger workers amongst the worst affected by the pandemic, Hays CEO Alistair Cox says it is the duty of business leaders to act and support this generation of workers.
DIGITAL & CHANGE MANAGEMENT SKILLS HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BY MALAYSIA’S BANKING & FINANCE SECTOR 08 Sep 2020
Malaysia’s moratorium on loan repayments as well as the ongoing pandemic have significantly impacted the workings of its banking and financial institutions. One area of impact has been hiring, with new headcounts being rigorously controlled at this time. While banks have not stopped hiring, they have been observed to have become faster and more deliberate in their selection processes. Additionally, the current atmosphere of regulatory changes has increased the need for talent-short governance and change management-related roles, while the ongoing boom in digital payments and processes has led demand for more ‘quantitative’ roles that can harness skills like software development and data analytics to support digitalisation and automation.
ARE COMPANIES UNDERUTILISING RECRUITMENT AGENCIES? 25 Aug 2020
As Malaysia continues to battle against and recuperate from the fallout of COVID-19, it has never been more important for businesses to find exceptional talent. Many are now trusting specialist recruitment agencies to source the perfect fit amidst market uncertainties, cost-cutting measures and mounting job responsibilities. But despite investing in expert recruitment agencies, many businesses may be missing a crucial step that would help them get the most out of their investment, says Sarah Tanoue, Business Director for Hays Malaysia.
ORGANISATIONS IN MALAYSIA MUST ADAPT THEIR PEOPLE STRATEGY POST COVID-19 04 Aug 2020
While organisations in Malaysia continue to brave against the hurdles presented by COVID-19, successful containment efforts have resulted in most businesses operating at full capacity. But while professionals are back at work, it is vital that organisations understand that their expectations and perceptions of organisations have been transformed by the COVID-19 crisis. In order to attract and retain the very best talent in the new era of work, businesses must adapt their approach to attracting, engaging and motivating professionals, says the CEO of recruiting experts, Hays.
TEN WAYS EMPLOYERS IN MALAYSIA CAN COMMUNICATE THEIR BRAND WHEN INTERVIEWING REMOTELY 21 Jul 2020
The ongoing remote working revolution is not only changing the way organisations function, but also the way they hire. Many organisations in Malaysia are now interviewing remotely, which has led to faster and more efficient hiring processes. However, with remote working likely to become a permanent fixture in the new world of work, businesses are increasingly facing the challenge of communicating their employer brand to potential employees they are interviewing through virtual means.