Author: Woon Tai Hai
Internships – focus should be on job quality and conducive environment for learning
Pikom contends that the conversation should not be about compensation
Ensure interns receive meaningful assignments, gain industry-specific skills
Impact of AI on jobs: Substitution or displacement?
Brookings Institution notes every tech shift tends to create more jobs than it destroys
Pikom maps out four courses of action, including to equip workforce with AI-related skills
An Expanding Gig Economy: We Have Little Choice But To Deal With The Growing Pains
Low-income & low-skilled gig activities do not add real value to economy
Pikom is confident that various gig issues will be overcome in due time
Pikom signals caution in economic outlook for Malaysia in 2023
BNM expects sustained domestic demand & spending to continue anchoring growth
Pikom sees need to be cautious over strong and sustained headwinds in months ahead
