Jobstreet by SEEK Unveils Talent Attraction Lab to Help Employers Recruit & Retain Top Talent
Jobstreet by SEEK has introduced the Talent Attraction Lab, a cutting-edge, data-driven online dashboard designed to help employers gain real-time insights into Malaysia’s evolving job market. This interactive platform enables businesses to refine their hiring strategies, ensuring they attract and retain the right talent.
What Matters Most to Malaysian Jobseekers?
A comprehensive study conducted across 33,000 jobseekers in the Asia-Pacific region, including 14,600 in Asia, highlights the top career priorities for Malaysian professionals:
✅ Salary & Compensation (16.6%) – The most crucial factor for jobseekers, reinforcing the need for competitive pay packages.
✅ Work-Life Balance (14.4%) – Employees prioritize flexible working arrangements, fair overtime compensation, and additional leave benefits.
✅ Career Growth (13.9%) – Clear career progression pathways, mentorship opportunities, and skill development play a key role in job choices.
✅ Workplace Culture & Management Quality (12.5%) – Fair leadership, professionalism, and a collaborative work environment impact job satisfaction.
✅ Job Security & Employer Market Position (9.1%) – Particularly valued by mid-career and senior professionals.
Why Employees Leave Companies
The study also reveals that the biggest reasons for employee turnover include:
📉 Low Salary & Benefits (38.9%)
📉 Limited Career Advancement (33.2%)
📉 Poor Workplace Culture & Leadership (Rising Importance Since 2017)
Empowering Employers with Smarter Hiring Tools
“With Malaysia’s job market becoming increasingly competitive, businesses must adopt data-driven strategies to attract and retain top talent,” said Nicholas Lam, Managing Director of Jobstreet by SEEK Malaysia.
To support employers, SEEK Pass, a verified credential passport, is now available across six Asian markets, including Malaysia. This pre-verification tool helps jobseekers stand out while allowing companies to confidently shortlist and hire qualified candidates faster.
How the Talent Attraction Lab Helps Employers
With live updates on job market trends, the Talent Attraction Lab enables businesses to:
🔹 Refine Employee Value Propositions (EVP) to align with jobseeker expectations.
🔹 Optimize job postings to attract top-tier talent.
🔹 Enhance workplace culture by prioritizing employee well-being and professional development.
Explore the Talent Attraction Lab here: Jobstreet by SEEK – Talent Attraction Lab