Non-linear careers rise as Gen Z blends work, study

An open book with reading glasses, surrounded by study materials and a laptop, ideal for education themes. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels Alan Tan, APAC HR Director at IHI Asia Pacific, has emphasized that there is no universal formula for arranging education and employment. During an interview with HRadiO reporter Umairah Nasir, Tan observed that career pathways are growing increasingly non-linear, particularly for Generation Z and Generation Alpha. Today’s young professionals are more…

HR Leaders Chart AI-Driven Workforce Strategy in Malaysia

A biology teacher demonstrates the human skeleton model in an engaging classroom setting. Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko/Pexels At the Learning & Development Asia 2026 – Malaysia conference, HR, L&D, and business leaders gathered to discuss how to build a future-ready workforce in the face of rapid AI-driven change. The central question was how organisations can create workforces that are more productive, adaptable, accountable, and human. According to the speakers, technology is…