Addressing Issues of Unemployment in Brunei: The Mismatch Between Employers Expectations and Employees Aspirations

Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato Musa, Dk Siti Rozaidah Pg Hj Idris

Source Title: International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM)11(2)

ISSN: 1947-9638|EISSN: 1947-9646|EISBN13: 9781799806424|DOI: 10.4018/IJABIM.2020040106

MLA

Musa, Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato, and Dk Siti Rozaidah Pg Hj Idris. "Addressing Issues of Unemployment in Brunei: The Mismatch Between Employers Expectations and Employees Aspirations." IJABIM vol.11, no.2 2020: pp.88-101. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJABIM.2020040106

APA

Musa, S. F. & Idris, D. S. (2020). Addressing Issues of Unemployment in Brunei: The Mismatch Between Employers Expectations and Employees Aspirations. International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM), 11(2), 88-101. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJABIM.2020040106

Chicago

Musa, Siti Fatimahwati Pehin Dato, and Dk Siti Rozaidah Pg Hj Idris. "Addressing Issues of Unemployment in Brunei: The Mismatch Between Employers Expectations and Employees Aspirations," International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management (IJABIM) 11, no.2: 88-101. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJABIM.2020040106

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Abstract

This study aims to investigate the issue of youth unemployment in Brunei by exploring the occupational aspirations of youth, the expectations of employers towards their employees, and the current policy initiatives of the government. The aspirations of youth were explored by conducting a series of focus groups among youths of different age groups and educational levels. The findings indicated that youths in Brunei preferred jobs that are prestigious, highly paid, stable, and are less likely to take risks. The expectations of employers, on the other hand, entailed a semi-structured interview to assess the employers' expectations for their current and/or prospective employees. The findings revealed that youths lack awareness on important employability skills that are critical for their entrance into and performance into the labour market. A majority of the employers attribute the lack of drive, entrepreneurial spirit, and awareness of the importance of leadership from an early age for employability and a need to strengthen collaborative development amongst the relevant agencies.