Concern over graduates’ prospects today is understandable. But over 70% of youth do not have diplomas or degrees. We ask whether non-degree holders face an even worse outlook.
Tag Archives: safety nets
Lessons from a Pandemic: Social Protection for a New Normal
In a new world of acute outbreaks and economic disruption, Malaysia needs a pandemic-proof social safety net.
Pekerja gig: Anda yang mana satu?
Tanggapan umum tentang pekerja gig ialah mereka terdiri dari golongan pesara atau graduan yang menganggur. Kami ketengahkan profil pekerja gig yang lebih objektif supaya lebih mudah mengenalpasti risiko-risiko berbeza yang mereka hadapi.
Which type of gig worker are you?
Restless retiree. Unemployed grad. These are some common stereotypes of gig workers. Here, we argue for a more objective way of profiling gig workers in order to address different types of vulnerabilities.
Ensuring Social Protection Coverage for Malaysia’s Gig Workers
Informal workers lack social protection but how can we ensure participation in the various schemes? We argue why voluntary plans do not work and propose an alternative approach.
Pekerjaan Gig: Faedah Sepenuh Masa untuk Kerja Sepenuh Masa?
Apakah tahap perlindungan sosial yang pekerja ‘gig’ mahukan – terutamanya mereka yang bekerja ‘gig’ seolah-olah sepenuh masa? Kami mencungkil persoalan ini menerusi kaji selidik ulung kami tentang pekerja ‘gig’.
Pekerjaan Gig: Kerja Sampingan atau Kerja Tetap?
Istilah ‘gig work’ atau pekerjaan gig semakin biasa didengari di kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Kajian ini mendalami peranan pekerjaan gig kepada para pekerjanya dan isu-isu yang berkaitan.
Gig Work: Full-Time Benefits for Full-Time Work?
What level of social protection do gig workers want, particularly those working full-time hours or more? We ask this question and more in our study of gig workers.
Gig Work: Side Hustle or Main Job?
How significant is the role of gig work to those working in the gig economy? We ask this question and more in this research piece.