On-the-job skills, factor for getting job promotion

Malaysian employers and employees agree that the top factor for getting job promotion in the country is on-the-job skills, JobStreet.com findings revealed.

JobStreet.com in a statement on Wednesday said employers and companies take an average of 35 months to offer a promotion - only two months longer than the regions' average of 33 months.

"It (on-the-job skills) is followed by leadership skills and performance reviews. The least two important factors are an employee's tenure and circle of influence.

"It is a big advantage to have both employers and employees on the same page when it comes to promotion policies. We recommend that employers continue to cultivate this understanding through open and transparent communications of their policies" said its Country Manager, Chook Yuh Yng.

The JobStreet.com's Job Promotions Report 2017 also found out that only 43 per cent local employees receive formal job promotions, which could be due to dissatisfaction and decline in employees' morale.

It was also said that Malaysian companies also offer low salary increases, an average of 17 per cent compared with the region's 16 per cent to 24 per cent while only half received additional promotion benefits such as allowances and bonuses.

The survey involved 10,389 employed individuals and 518 employers from a blend of industries and specialisations across seven countries including Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.

-- BERNAMA