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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 8): “This is the perfect time for staff to reinvent themselves,” says Captain Izham Ismail, CEO of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), which includes Malaysia Airlines Bhd, as the Covid pandemic -19, which shows few signs of ebb, forces some airlines to halt operations.
In a statement from Malaysia Airlines today, Izham said that it is important for MAG to equip its workforce with new skill sets to be more efficient in their current roles or shift to emerging positions to support MAG’s business goals.
Malaysia Airlines had recently introduced its upgrade and recycling program, which is open to more than 2,000 employees, including pilots, cabin crew and other frontline community, who are impacted by the airline’s current reduced network and operational capacity, according to the statement.
Most importantly, Malaysia Airlines said the program enables employees to lend their expertise and services to support the long-term business sustainability of the company and explore new avenues to grow and realize their potential at MAG.
“Subject to approval, [this] pool of employees will be temporarily reassigned to support other departments that require manpower for critical roles or job functions that result from limited workforce due to additional deliverables and attrition, “said the airline.
According to Malaysia Airlines, the new normal resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of digitization, making it difficult for employees lacking in tech skills to survive in the digital age.
“Recognizing the need for a robust, agile and digital workforce, the airline is pushing to strengthen its approach by leveraging technology,” he said.
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