Many job losses during Covid-19 pandemic likely permanent

Many job losses during Covid-19 pandemic likely permanent

Many manufacturers have automated labour-intensive production processes. – REUTERSPIX PETALING JAYA: Many jobs lost during the Covid-19 pandemic may not be refilled when the economy reopens, even when the population is fully vaccinated, because of the much-changed employment landscape in the new norm.

The shift to remote working, digitalisation, and automation of some occupations in industries such as hospitality, leisure, food and beverage may curtail labour demand in these areas, according to Malaysian Employers Federation president Datuk Dr Syed Hussain Syed Husman.

“Many employers implemented automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in warehouses, grocery stores, call centres, and manufacturing plants to reduce […]

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