KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia’s workforce evolves, with growing emphasis on digital skills, inclusive leadership and meaningful career development, Schneider Electric is preparing talent for the age of artificial intelligence (AI).
While challenges such as skills gaps and youth employment remain, opportunities for innovation, upskilling and purposeful work are expanding across industries, with Schneider Electric leading the way in these initiatives.
Through its award-winning initiatives in leadership development, diversity and employee well-being, the company focuses on cultivating future leaders while recognising the experience and contributions of today’s employees.
Human Resource Country Leader of Schneider Electric Malaysia, Yau Jin Hui, said that at Schneider Electric Malaysia, AI is embraced as a tool to empower, not replace, staff, with teams learning to use technology to enable smarter and more human-centric work.
“As AI adoption accelerates, our focus is not on replacing jobs, it’s on transforming them. At Schneider Electric, we are investing in upskilling and reskilling to ensure our workforce is equipped with the digital, energy management and automation skills needed for the future,” he said in a statement.
Empowering Every Career Stage
The Department of Statistics Malaysia revealed that youth unemployment remains a challenge, with rates around 6.2 per cent for ages 15 to 30, underscoring the need for strong early career development programmes.
Schneider Electric is addressing this by placing strong emphasis on early career development, with 40.7 per cent of its workforce comprising employees in the early stages of their careers.
Under its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) goals, the company has doubled its internship intake annually, providing young talent with hands-on project exposure and mentorship.
Interns engage in real projects, collaborate with industry mentors, and see their ideas come to life.
Schneider Electric also maintains strong partnerships with local universities, including Universiti Malaya and INTI International University & Colleges.
Former intern Sarvagjnaa Divya, who is now part of the Schneider Graduate Programme in the Regional Application Centre for the Asia Pacific team, said her internship experience provided valuable exposure to both technical and commercial aspects of the business.
“The supportive environment encouraged curiosity and open discussions, which boosted my confidence and skills. That experience inspired me to join Schneider Electric full-time, and today, I’m proud to be part of the team,” she said.
Believing that growth begins with meaningful dialogue, Schneider Electric supports continuous development through Career Tapestry, an annual initiative led by its Learning & Development team.
In Malaysia, over 120 personalised career conversations have helped employees gain clarity, set goals, and take ownership of their professional growth.
Meanwhile, to support the shift toward digital skills and nurture future leaders, Schneider Electric Malaysia’s Individual Contributor 2.0 Program equips employees with both technical and interpersonal skills, including leveraging AI, strengthening presentation skills, and mastering tools such as Power Query, Tableau, and Power BI.
According to Economist Impact, digital skills remain the top priority for Malaysian employees, with 83.1 per cent still focused on building foundational competencies.
Leadership development is further supported through the Growing Local Leaders Programme, which focuses on succession planning, people management and talent development.
Taking it a step further, the Senior Talents Programme provides specialised support to experienced employees, including hosting workshops to plan for financial retirement and career conversations.
Driving Inclusion that Powers Innovation
At Schneider Electric Malaysia, diversity and inclusion are more than core values - they are integral to fostering resilient, innovative and collaborative teams.
Festive celebrations such as Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas, and Chinese New Year unite employees across backgrounds, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual respect that strengthens collaboration.
Celebrating Careers, Contributions, and a Culture of Growth
These people-first initiatives have substantially contributed to Schneider Electric Malaysia being certified by Great Place to Work in 2025, recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Asia by Great Place to Work, as well as earning a spot on LinkedIn’s 2025 Top Companies.
The company’s employee engagement survey also recorded 90 per cent satisfaction in flexible working arrangements and 80 per cent in innovation, reflecting a culture that embraces adaptability and continuous learning.
“As Schneider Electric Malaysia continues to power the nation’s energy future, we remain dedicated to fostering a professional environment where career development is supported, accomplishments are acknowledged, and individuals are not left to navigate their journey alone,” said Yau.
Discover more career opportunities with Schneider Electric via https://www.se.com/my/en/about-us/careers/overview.jsp.
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