KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 ― About 71 per cent of Malaysia-based respondents in a survey expect the local economic situation to improve in this year, says human resources company Randstad. In its Workmonitor fourth quarter 2019 report, it said that 82 per cent of the respondents expect their employers...
Tuesday, 18 Feb 2020 11:12 AM MYT
In its Workmonitor fourth quarter 2019 report, it said that 82 per cent of the respondents expect their employers to perform better financially in 2020 compared to 2019. “These factors boost the confidence of the local workers, who are hoping to see more new, challenging and rewarding jobs in the market.
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