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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.

Hays Unveils 2025 Asia Salary Guide - Latest Malaysia Recruitment Trends, Salary Benchmarks and More 13 Feb 2025

Hays has released its 2025 Asia Salary Guide, offering key insights into recruitment trends, salary benchmarks, and labour market dynamics across Asia. The guide includes data from 8,790 professionals and 3,670 employers across six countries, including Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand. It covers 15 specialist sectors like engineering, life sciences, and technology, providing valuable insights into staffing trends, job mobility, and top employee value propositions in the region.

The evolving DNA of a CFO in Southeast Asia: Hays unveils insights into modern financial leadership 19 Dec 2024

With expert observations of more than 150 CFOs across Southeast Asia and six in-depth interviews with industry leaders, the 2024 Hays Unlocking the DNA of a CFO report is the most insightful and thorough exploration into the role in the Southeast Asia region. The report provides an enlightening view on the evolution of the position and uncovers what is required to be a successful CFO today. 

The DNA of today’s CFO: Tech-savvy business builders driving ESG and future growth according to new Hays report 19 Dec 2024

With input from more than 150 CFOs across Southeast Asia and six in-depth interviews with industry leaders, the 2024 Hays Unlocking the DNA of a CFO report is the most insightful and thorough exploration into the role in the region. The report shines a light on the evolution of the position, provides indispensable advice on how to become a successful CFO, and offers recommendations on how to prepare for the role’s future developments. 

The Workforce of the Future Report 2024 18 Dec 2024

Malaysia was identified as an emerging talent networks across five industries in a new Hays report that details markets with the strongest talent profiles, those struggling with the biggest talent deficits, and where organisations can find the most cost-effective talent networks to hire the skills they need.

Inclusive Recruitment Report 2024 18 Dec 2024

93% of working professionals in Malaysia felt that it was important for recruitment processes to be inclusive of their needs, according to a new Hays report researching current attitudes and the effectiveness of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DE&I) practices in the workplace. 

Technology Recruitment in Malaysia 2024 27 Aug 2024

Changing consumer preferences, disruptive technology and a challenging economic landscape will influence tech recruitment strategies in 2024, according to Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BRACE FOR CONSERVATIVE SALARY RAISES 25 Mar 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment released the 2024 Hays Asia Salary Guide which surveyed 2,014 skilled professionals and 832 employers from Malaysia. The guide compiles salary and sector overviews based on real data and a survey of skilled professionals across Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, China, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan.

Flexible Working in 2024 15 Feb 2024

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, reveals the latest flexible working options amongst 2,014 skilled professionals in Malaysia and its impact on employee satisfaction in the workplace.   

AI in 2024 17 Jan 2024

39.4% of employers have no plans to use AI in recruitment in the next year, new study from Hays finds.
 

26.6% of users are not actively accessing bias in AI recruitment tools either, according to survey involving 2,014 skilled professionals in Malaysia

The top industries expected to hire throughout 2023 in Malaysia 04 Aug 2023

Despite many countries facing recessions, Malaysia’s labour market continues to experience high levels of employment. Tom Osborne, Managing Director of Hays Southeast Asia, says this should provide jobseekers with the confidence they need to act on their career goals. 

Leveraging generative AI could boost productivity 30 May 2023

The impact of ChatGPT, and other generative AI technologies, on the world of work has become a hotly contested topic globally, but Hays, the world’s leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment, sees an opportunity to leverage the technologies to help boost productivity in the workplace.

2023 Hays Asia Salary Guide 27 Apr 2023

Kuala Lumpur, April 27, 2023 – Hays, a leading global recruitment firm, is pleased to announce the launch of the 2023 Hays Asia Salary Guide (“the Guide”) in Malaysia. This comprehensive guide, which surveyed 10,191 skilled professionals and 3,630 employers, provides useful insights for both jobseekers and hiring managers into five key markets in Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong SAR, and China.

Top Ten In-Demand Tech Jobs in 2023 04 Jan 2023

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, has analysed recent hiring trends data to reveal the most in-demand tech jobs for 2023, as the war for talent continues. The importance of digital infrastructure has increased greatly in the last three years, becoming a necessity for all organisations. This has led to a rapid increase in the number of available tech jobs, as demand for tech professionals continues to outpace supply across the globe.

Hays announces expansion to Bangkok, Thailand 21 Dec 2022

Hays, the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment, announced the recent opening of a new office in Bangkok, Thailand. The expansion will increase Hays’ presence and capacity in Asia, strengthening regional and international partnerships in its seven operating markets, China, Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, India, and now, Thailand.

The Retention Recipe To Combat Asia’s Tech Talent War 02 Nov 2022

The pandemic has sparked a large-scale digitalisation in nearly every industry, resulting in a surge in job volume in the technology sector in Asia, which has traditionally been skill short. As technological advances and digitalisation trends set to accelerate, business leaders have reflected growing concerns about the ability to find the skilled talent to fill technology roles. 

Employees could be key to tackling Sustainability challenges 19 Oct 2022

Sustainability is increasingly a priority for organisations, as they consider the impact they have on the environment, the impact of climate-related risks on their activities and their responsibility to act. While there are challenges to becoming a sustainable business, employees could be the solution to addressing them, says Hays, the world leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment.

Understand tech talent to design winning employee experience 13 Oct 2022

Asia’s technology industry has seen challenges recently, between new attitudes to work, gradually worsening market conditions, and a growing precariousness of tech jobs. To keep morale high, employee engagement strategies tailored to tech talent are key, says world leading specialist in workforce solutions and recruitment, Hays.

Disconnect in the importance of learning between employers and employees 29 Sep 2022

Hays, the world’s specialist leader in workforce solutions and recruitment, has revealed that while most organisations are worried about skill shortages, only half of workers believe the learning resources provided by their employers meet their requirements to allow them to upskill within their role in a constantly evolving world of work. This contrasts with 60% of employers who believe the resources they offer meet the needs of their workers.

Hays Malaysia Announces Expansion to Accommodate Accelerated Growth 01 Sep 2022

Leading recruitment experts Hays celebrates 10 years in Malaysia this year with twin expansions of both its Kuala Lumpur and Sunway offices. Four times larger than the previous offices, the new facilities at Level 26, Menara 3 Petronas and Corporate Suite @ Sunway Resort Hotel will boost the presence and capacity of the global recruitment firm while supporting its rapid growth and future expansion plans. 

Professionals must ask the right questions to assess organisations 15 Aug 2022

Skill shortages have led to high levels of demand across several sectors, meaning skilled professionals have greater choice of opportunities and must ask the right interview questions when deciding if an organisation is the right fit for them, says Hays - the global leader in workforce solutions and specialist recruitment.

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