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Global economic volatility, geopolitical tension, restructuring, and layoffs have made organisations more cautious about workforce planning. Yet despite these challenges, hiring has not stopped. Instead, recruitment has become more selective, industry-specific, and increasingly influenced by local market conditions.This shift is changing the role of outplacement services. T...

​The traditional career ladder is changing.​Instead of spending years climbing within one organisation, many professionals are building careers through a portfolio of high-impact projects across multiple companies. As businesses continue to embrace hybrid work, digital transformation, and project-based hiring, contract employment has become one of the fastest-growing areas o...

​JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Monroe Consulting Group Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Indonesia through its continued partnership with local non-profit Sahabat Anak during the 28th edition of Jambore Sahabat Anak. The initiative brought together Monroe employees and volunteers to deliver educational workshops, life-skills sessions,...

​โรงงานผลิตรถยนต์ไฟฟ้า(EV)กำลังผุดขึ้นเรื่อย ๆในประเทศไทยในฐานะผู้นำด้านการลงทุน ในขณะที่มาตรการจูงใจด้านการลงทุนและภาษีได้รับความเห็นชอบรวมถึงข้อบังคับด้านการผลิตก็มีผลผูกพันตามสัญญาเรียบร้อยแล้ว แต่กลับมีคำถามหนึ่งที่หายไปจากทุกแผนการลงทุน และหากคุณกำลังลงเงินก้อนโตในตลาดนี้ นี่อาจเป็นคำถามที่ทำให้คุณนอนไม่หลับ“แล้วใครจะเป็นผู้มาบริหารโรงงาน?”บทความนี้คือคู่มือฉบับย่อที่...

Thailand has won the race for EV capital. The factories are being built, the incentives are locked in, and the production mandates are now contractual. But there's a question most investment memos skip — and if you're putting money into this market, it's the one that should keep you up at night.Who is going to run the plant?This is a quick guide to the leadership talen...

​A few years ago, the career advice was simple: don't stay in one role for too long. Change jobs every few years, chase the salary increase, and keep your career moving forward. Employers built their employee retention strategies around the assumption that their best talent was always one opportunity away from handing in a resignation letter.That assumption no longer reflect...

Layoffs and restructuring are some of the most difficult moments an organisation can face. While business realities often drive these decisions, the experience can significantly shape how employees view the organisation long after they leave.In many cases, trust is not damaged by the restructuring itself, but by how the process is handled. Communication that feels rushed, un...

Selama dua hingga tiga tahun terakhir, industri Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) di Indonesia mengalami berbagai tantangan, mulai dari gelombang pemutusan hubungan kerja (PHK), restrukturisasi organisasi, pembekuan rekrutmen (hiring freeze), hingga pengetatan pengendalian biaya. Dampaknya, banyak perusahaan kini beroperasi dengan organisasi yang lebih ramping serta menerapk...

​Over the past two to three years, Indonesia's FMCG sector has undergone layoffs, restructuring, hiring freezes, and tighter cost discipline, resulting in leaner organizations and more selective hiring strategies.Yet the industry itself is far from slowing down. In the first quarter of 2026 alone, FMCG sales across four major e-commerce marketplaces reached approximately Rp4...

The global workforce is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. The traditional model of full-time employment, where individuals commit to a single employer in long-term, stable roles,  is no longer the default structure for many organizations.In its place, a project-based workforce model is emerging, where companies increasingly rely on contract workers, freelanc...

​The global pharmaceutical industry is entering a new phase of restructuring. Since 2025, multinational drugmakers have begun recalibrating their workforce strategies as they redirect investments toward automation, biologics, and next-generation therapies.Unlike previous cycles marked by large-scale, highly visible layoffs, many organisations are now adopting more measured a...

​​For generations, the career path for university graduates followed a familiar pattern: earn a degree, secure an entry-level role, gain practical experience, and gradually progress into more senior positions.Today, that pathway is changing.A perfect storm of rapid AI (Artificial Intelligence) deployment and a corporate pivot toward "experience-first" hiring has fundamentall...

Case Study: Supporting 222 Employees Through a Successful Workforce Transition in Malaysia's Manufacturing Sector​The ChallengeWhen a manufacturing company in Perak, Malaysia, underwent an operational shutdown, 222 employees were impacted, including 172 blue-collar and 50 white-collar employees. Many had spent years with the organisation, making the transition particular...

Hybrid work is now the preferred way of working for most employees in Malaysia. The flexibility to split time between home and office is widely seen as a positive step forward. Yet in 2026, many professionals say hybrid work is falling short of its promise.More than half of employees report that their current hybrid setup does not meaningfully improve work-life balance. The ...

​Salary discussions are becoming one of the biggest friction points in Malaysia’s hiring market in 2026. While organisations are holding tightly to controlled pay increases, professionals—especially those considering a job move—are expecting significantly higher jumps.This growing gap between salary expectations and employer constraints is reshaping hiring conversations, slo...

​When organisations talk about retention, the focus is usually on resignation rates. But in Malaysia’s workforce in 2026, the bigger risk is not people leaving - it’s people staying and disengaging.“Quiet quitting” is becoming more common. Employees remain in their roles but reduce effort, motivation, and discretionary contribution. The impact is subtle, but costly: lower pr...

​Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in Malaysia’s workforce - it’s already here. But despite ongoing concerns, AI is not wiping out jobs. In 2026, its real impact is far more practical: AI is changing how work gets done and raising expectations for skills across roles.The conversation has shifted away from fear of replacement and toward the reality of augm...

​Despite renewed hiring activity, frustration remains high on both sides of the market. Employers report difficulty filling roles, while candidates struggle to find opportunities that match their experience and expectations.This tension is not driven by a lack of talent. Instead, it reflects a growing shortage of “precise fit.” Employers are searching for candidates with ver...

​Malaysia’s hiring market is gaining momentum in 2026, but it is not returning to the rapid expansion seen in earlier years. Instead, employers are recalibrating after a prolonged period of cost controls and restructuring. Growth is back, yet it is being pursued carefully, with greater emphasis on flexibility, precision, and long-term sustainability.This shift is shaping a t...

​Over the past eight quarters, hiring has become increasingly selective. Organisations are under pressure to protect profit margins as economic uncertainty continues, while ongoing technological transformation reshapes the talent market. As a result, recruitment in 2026 will increasingly reward candidates who understand how hiring decisions are really made.This Hiring Playbo...