The latest Randstad Workmonitor report (Q3 2017) revealed an increasingly competitive workforce across Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia and Singapore.
Nine in 10 global employees say that it is a personal responsibility to keep up with the best practices through learning and development opportunities. This sentiment is similar in Singapore (83%), Malaysia (96%) and Hong Kong SAR (91%).
Natellie Sun, Managing Director of Randstad Hong Kong noted, “In order to remain relevant and gain a competitive edge in today’s environment, employees are taking the initiative to sign up for more learning and development opportunities. The myriad of online courses offer employees with flexible options, making it easier for them to connect with experts around the world to deepen their knowledge.”
The minimum sample size per market is 400 interviews.
singapore
83% of employees in Singapore agree that it is a personal responsibility to diligently update their skills and competencies. This is 8% lower than the global average. They are more inclined to sign up for curriculum courses (45%) and attend online courses (35%) on their own.
hong kong SAR
Identical to the global average, nine out of 10 employees in Hong Kong SAR (91%) feel that that they have to pursue learning and development opportunities on their own. 49% of Hongkongers have taken a curriculum course in the last 12 months and 39% are willing to pay for a programme themselves.
malaysia
A staggering 96% of Malaysian employees say that it is a personal responsibility to upgrade their skills and competencies. One in two employees (51%) had attended a seminar or conference paid for by their employers. At least one-third of employees are open to invest their own time and money in an online course (35%) and curriculum course (39%) to stay competitive.
“Keeping my skills & competencies up to date is my own responsibility (%)”
initiative to upskill
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about the randstad workmonitor
The Randstad Workmonitor was launched in the Netherlands in 2003 and now covers 34 markets around the world, encompassing Asia Pacific, Europe and the Americas. The Randstad Workmonitor is published four times a year, making both local and global trends in mobility regularly visible over time.
The Workmonitor Mobility Index, which tracks employee confidence and captures expectations surrounding the likelihood of changing employers within a six month time frame, provides a comprehensive understanding of job market sentiments and employee trends. In addition to measuring mobility, it provides insights into employee satisfaction and personal motivation, as well as explores sentiments around key trends shaping the world of work for employees each quarter.
The quantitative study is conducted via an online questionnaire among a population aged 18-65, working a minimum of 24 hours a week in a paid job (not self-employed). The minimal sample size is 400 interviews per market, using Survey Sampling International.
about randstad
Randstad is a global leader in the HR services industry, with Asia-Pacific operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong SAR, China, Australia and New Zealand. Our offices in Southeast Asia have been supporting people and organisations in realising their true potential, helping find the best permanent and contracting talent in accounting & finance, banking & financial services, construction, property & engineering, corporate & secretarial support, human resources, information technology, legal, life science, sales, marketing & communications and supply chain & procurement. Human connection is at the heart of our business. Our personal approach, supported by state-of-the-art technology, is what sets us apart in the world of work. We express this with a new brand promise: Human Forward.
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