New Straits Times, 5 October 2022

Half of Malaysian knowledge workers takes secondary job due to rising cost of living, Employment Hero survey show

Farah Adilla – 5 Oct

More than half, or 66 per cent of Malaysian knowledge workers, take on a secondary source of income to alleviate financial pressures caused by the rising cost of living and ongoing economic challenges.

New Straits Times

According to Employment Hero’s Remote Work Report, this was the highest rate out of all countries surveyed, with Singapore standing at 56 per cent, Australia and New Zealand at 51 per cent and the UK at 38 per cent.

Employment Hero chief people officer Alex Hattingh said there is a clear preference in Malaysian knowledge workers for working remotely, particularly in a hybrid model where they can enjoy the best home and office settings.

“Out of all the countries surveyed in our report, it’s interesting to note that Malaysians stand out as viewing a secondary income as a positive – and maybe even necessary – addition to their lives.

“It demonstrates a keenness to take on new challenges and shows their capability to juggle various responsibilities without letting it affect their productivity at work.”

“Employers would be wise to remember this, especially when dealing with the younger generations in the workforce,” he said in a statement today.

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