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The Most Ambitious Workforce in Asia Pacific

Dr. Asma Abdullah, Cross Cultural Educator | Lily Lau, Corporate Trainer

18-Apr-14 15:00

The Most Ambitious Workforce in Asia Pacific

A recent survey found that the Malaysian workforce is among the most ambitious in Asia Pacific, with almost 7 in 10 of respondents saying they plan to leave their job within 12 months to advance their careers. Cross cultural educators Dr. Asma Abdullah and corporate trainer Lily Lau are here to help us understand the changing dynamics of the Malaysian workforce.


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