The problem of labour shortage proceeds to affect business productivity and recovery, which could lead to layoffs as companies try to minimise operation losses. 

Social Security Organisation (Socso) expects the job market to return to the pre-pandemic level soon, with strong economic catalyst, stability, as well as full economic reopening. 

The country's employment situation maintained its steady progress in January with just 680,400 remaining unemployed, the lowest since the lockdown started in March 2020.

According to Randstad Malaysia's survey, "The Great Resignation" wave may hit Malaysia, as 39% of respondents said that they have changed jobs in the previous six months.

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As of Jan 31, 64.4% of people with disabilities (PwDs) in the Return to Work programme had been rehabilitated and reintegrated into employment.

According to Qualtrics' 2022 research, one-third of employees in Southeast Asia prefer to hunt for a new job if they are forced back to the office full-time.

Graduates under 24 have already seen their monthly median earnings decline by 25%, from RM2,066 in 2019 to RM1,550 in 2020, putting them at risk of being the most vulnerable group.

Not to be confused with recruiting, which focuses on the organisation's immediate staffing requirements, talent acquisition focuses on HR strategy and a company's long-term goals.

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