Malaysian talents are expected to learn new skills and gain new knowledge amidst the soaring unemployment in the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Putra Business School associate Prof Dr Ahmed Razman Abdul Latif, local graduates need to be cautious in charting their career path, especially during the current economic crisis made severe […]Continue reading

Keen to work digitally? Singapore government is opening 1,000 job vacancies as digital ambassadors this month. Come under the new SG Digital Office (SDO) that was announced on Sunday (May 31), talents interested in this role will be hired under a one-year temporary contract, as indicated on the Careers @ Gov website. As reported by The Strait […]Continue reading

Country leaders are now easing their lockdown and have come up with plans for businesses to start operating again. However, there are many individuals experiencing mental breakdown due to COVID-19 situation and it might take months for them to recover. Most employees are anxious about going back to work in the midst of the outbreak […]Continue reading

Going back to the normal life we used to have is nearly impossible because the fear of COVID-19 has crawled into most people’s mind, thus affecting their mental health. Kaiser Family Foundation survey revealed that depression and anxiety are already roiling the nation as the pandemic surges. Nearly half of Americans report the coronavirus crisis […]Continue reading

Data Analytics, The Roadmap to Recovery Overview “People Analytics Virtual 2020” is the first International live (online) Conference on People Analytics which is set to bring experienced speakers both from regional (Asia) and international companies to redefine the application of Data Analytics in HR function when the world of work is being severely affected by […]Continue reading

Cushman & Wakefield recently analyzed responses from more than 40,000 individuals globally in the largest known survey conducted on work-from-home experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, providing insight into how employees are coping and what the new normal will look like as offices reopen. Survey respondents represent approximately 30 companies across nearly 20 industries. The survey […]Continue reading

Fear, anxiety, and xenophobia might not be new things. However, during the COVID-19 outbreak, these emotions become more common. Not to mention, the pandemic has created various negative impacts in the world, ranging from job losses, rising unemployment level, to increased mental sickness and stress. While the negative effects of COVID-19 are inexorable, if we […]Continue reading

Nearly two-thirds (64 percent) of businesses are very confident with their safety measurements amidst the new normal of the work environment, recent survey found. Meanwhile, 83 percent anticipate changing workplace safety measures, while 43 percent anticipate making remote work a permanent solution for roles that can accommodate it.  See also: HR Top Priority during COVID-19 […]Continue reading

The traditional workplace as we know it has shifted due to the COVID-19 outbreak, resulting in a more remote workforce. As people gradually return to work, most believe that fewer working hours could increase productivity levels, according to a recent study by CareerAddict.com. The results revealed that 74 percent of workers believe that 6-hour workdays […]Continue reading

COVID-19 brings more pressure for job seekers in finding a job amidst the weary market. Studies have shown that most industries have halted their recruitment plans. No wonder, job candidates, especially fresh graduates, are worried that they will be unable to land a job amidst the pandemic. This situation has also ushered candidates to question […]Continue reading