Question 2Explain FOUR (4) measures that can be taken by employers toavoidretrenchment of employees during this Covid-19 pandemic (endemic) crisis.Answer should not be less than 600 words. Answers have to based on the case study given with elaborations. Thank you.This is not a writting assignment. Read the case study given below and answer all the questions given atthe end of the case study.Survey shows Malaysia's top employers offering jobs despite pandemicBy Bernama - May 9, 2021KUALA LUMPUR: A survey by LinkedIn has identified 15 top companies.in Malaysia which have continued to hire new employees despite theongoing pandemic that have severely affected business activities.According to GKK Consultants Sdn Bhd (GKK), the poll by the social.networking website for business professionals revealed that more than45,000 jobs are currently waiting to be filled in the country.The top employers comprise local companies and multinational corporations,including Petronas, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), Tenaga Nasional Bhd,Telekom Malaysia Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd and Axiata Group.GKK, a human resource and training consultancy which works closely withthe Social Security Organisation (Socso), said the poll revealed that these- employers have offered job-seekers places within their organisations to growtheir professional careers."Although this survey singled out top Malaysian corporations that havegrown by leaps and bounds over the years, there are many positive traits andexamples that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can follow andemulate within their own management systems," GKK's group chiefexecutive officer, Gajendran Balasingham, said in a statement today.LinkedIn's methodology covered seven key areas, namely, careerprogression, advancement and promotions, human resources skills, companystability and affinity, gender diversity and educational background."No matter how small their workforce is, what shines through is theemployers' emphasis on employee growth, ongoing training and skillsupgrade, and tracking employees' mental health and well-being, especiallyduring these uncertain times of the pandemie," he said. Although many SMEs have had to close down due to financial difficulties,many have also braved the uncertainties, changing their business strategiesand staying afloat while still maintaining staff strength with the hope thatconditions would eventually improve.More than 67,000 people were retrenched just between January and July lastyear."Together with the Socso and the Human Resources Development Fund,GKK has been conducting customised training courses to help these workersenhance and elevate their skills with the aim of maximising their competitiveadvantage." said Gajendran.With these new skills, they are better equipped for re-employment."We have conducted around 80 sessions with the aim of equipping themwith current skills expected within their sectors and to improve theiremployability."So far, more than 500 workers who were retrenched have been retrainedunder the Employee Insurance System (EIS) which is paid for by Socso," headded. - Bernamahttps://www.nst.com.my/news/nation 2021 05/689102 survey-shows-malaysias-top-employers-offering-jobs-despite-pandemieSource:End of Case Study

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Question 2Explain FOUR (4) measures that can be taken by employers toavoidretrenchment of employees during this Covid-19 pandemic (endemic) crisis.Answer should not be less than 600 words. Answers have to based on the case study given with elaborations. Thank you.This is not a writting assignment. Read the case study given below and answer all the questions given atthe end of the case study.Survey shows Malaysia's top employers offering jobs despite pandemicBy Bernama - May 9, 2021KUALA LUMPUR: A survey by LinkedIn has identified 15 top companies.in Malaysia which have continued to hire new employees despite theongoing pandemic that have severely affected business activities.According to GKK Consultants Sdn Bhd (GKK), the poll by the social.networking website for business professionals revealed that more than45,000 jobs are currently waiting to be filled in the country.The top employers comprise local companies and multinational corporations,including Petronas, Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), Tenaga Nasional Bhd,Telekom Malaysia Bhd, Malayan Banking Bhd and Axiata Group.GKK, a human resource and training consultancy which works closely withthe Social Security Organisation (Socso), said the poll revealed that these- employers have offered job-seekers places within their organisations to growtheir professional careers.&#34;Although this survey singled out top Malaysian corporations that havegrown by leaps and bounds over the years, there are many positive traits andexamples that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can follow andemulate within their own management systems,&#34; GKK's group chiefexecutive officer, Gajendran Balasingham, said in a statement today.LinkedIn's methodology covered seven key areas, namely, careerprogression, advancement and promotions, human resources skills, companystability and affinity, gender diversity and educational background.&#34;No matter how small their workforce is, what shines through is theemployers' emphasis on employee growth, ongoing training and skillsupgrade, and tracking employees' mental health and well-being, especiallyduring these uncertain times of the pandemie,&#34; he said. Although many SMEs have had to close down due to financial difficulties,many have also braved the uncertainties, changing their business strategiesand staying afloat while still maintaining staff strength with the hope thatconditions would eventually improve.More than 67,000 people were retrenched just between January and July lastyear.&#34;Together with the Socso and the Human Resources Development Fund,GKK has been conducting customised training courses to help these workersenhance and elevate their skills with the aim of maximising their competitiveadvantage.&#34; said Gajendran.With these new skills, they are better equipped for re-employment.&#34;We have conducted around 80 sessions with the aim of equipping themwith current skills expected within their sectors and to improve theiremployability.&#34;So far, more than 500 workers who were retrenched have been retrainedunder the Employee Insurance System (EIS) which is paid for by Socso,&#34; headded. - Bernamahttps://www.nst.com.my/news/nation 2021 05/689102 survey-shows-malaysias-top-employers-offering-jobs-despite-pandemieSource:End of Case Study

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Human resource management is an important element of an organization. It is important for…