Category: Human Resourcse & Employment

The paper examined issues and challenges facing Malaysian organizations in implementing a form of employee involvement that is employee share option scheme. The findings of this study showed that there are some similarities and differences compare to the study conducted in other countries as mentioned in literatures. Issues for similarities, differences and challenges to make… Continue reading Employee Involvement in Malaysia Issues and Challenges: A case of Employee Share Option Scheme

The paper describes the initiatives adopted by Malaysia to attract skilled personnel to serve the country. These measures, however, have not met with much success. An account of the findings of a recent study to review these initiatives is also given. It is suggested that adoption of future initiatives accord more emphasis to developing partnerships… Continue reading Attracting Scientific And Technical Talent From Abroad: Lessons For Malaysia

We will have an entirely homogenous, unquestioning decision-making process in an organisation that will not be open to any new ideas. This can be disastrous because as businesses become increasingly global, diverse and accelerated, it becomes ever more crucial for top management to understand, appreciate and tap into how different groups of people with different… Continue reading Building on Diversity

The right talent is fast becoming a scarce resource, especially with international labour mobility and increased competition from other countries. The war for talents will intensify as demand for high performers escalates and as they become aware of their market value. We must quickly muster the political and industry will to avoid falling behind!  Download

Many managers must be bewildered that, despite investing in the latest equipment and technology and paying very competitive wages, their organisations still fail to achieve the impressive results enjoyed by their more successful counterparts. Equally bewildering is the difficulty managers find in attracting and retaining the best talent for their organisations. This is the human… Continue reading Eight Reasons To Invest In Human Capital

For one, employees aged 55 and above may still be very efficient, able and productive to the organisation they are attached to and the country as a whole. It is only logical then that those who are still productive may prefer to continue working, if not for the mandatory age of retirement. In fact, the… Continue reading Raising The Retirement Age

Securing a healthy economic growth amid political stability is essential to achieve Malaysia’s developmental goals. Stable economic growth has managed to partly solve problems such as poverty and unemployment. For an average person, a healthy economy means better job opportunities and higher income. This has become critical with the significant rise in the cost of… Continue reading Slower Employment Growth Ahead

Our obsession used to be about producing at the lowest cost, but we have since passed that stage. Now, it is about increasing productivity, by delivering better quality products and services in the most efficient way by using less labour and capital resources. A commitment towards high productivity will reduce wastages and increase efficiency. Author:… Continue reading Productivity Gains Crucial For Growth