Most employers in Malaysia expect business activity levels to increase in the next twelve months, based on findings in the 2022 Hays Asia Salary Guide.
83% of working professionals in Malaysia are expecting a salary increase in 2022. Based on the findings in the 2022 Hays Asia Salary Guide, more people are expecting higher increments, with 19% expecting a salary increase of 6-9%, while 24% expect an increase of 10% and above.
Recruiting experts Hays conducted a survey of nearly 1000 people in Asia to find out if diversity policies have an impact on career progression. 43% said it was a barrier at their organisation while 57% said it was not. Further homing in on survey responses in Malaysia found that 47% of respondents believed diversity was a barrier to career progression at their organisations.
To steal a march on the fluctuations of an ever-changing landscape, Malaysia’s life sciences industry is seeking out and implementing the most innovative and advanced technologies. This is of course a priority for organisations wishing to thrive in the ‘new normal’, but according to the Hays Changing Face of Life Sciences report, employees too have highlighted their companies’ technological pathway as an essential consideration. Companies would, however, be advised to better communicate this journey.