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25:47

The Challenges Faced By Women Entrepreneurs

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2022/11/13

Women entrepreneurs are stepping into the forefront of business. But what are the challenges faced by these women entrepreneurs? We speak to Associate Professor Grace Lee Hooi Yean, Head of Economics Department, Dr Sharon Koh Geok May, Senior Lecturer and Dr Juliana Angeline French, Head of Marketing Department from the Monash University Malaysia School of Business to understand women in business and what can be done to address pain points of women’s entrepreneurial journey.It’s also Women’s

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23:07

The Fine Art Of Election Business

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2022/11/10

With GE15 right around the corner, many businesses are experiencing a noticeable shift compared to normal times. How do they navigate this change of pace? We spoke to Ryan Ng, senior manager from gifts and premiums supplier IG Premiums, and Allen Chua, a banner printer, to hear their on-the-ground experience with their businesses during the election period.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Djohan ShahrinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2022/11/09

As some Malaysians’ spirits are lifted to feel involved in the upcoming election, some will choose to express their support towards their party of preference, by wearing t-shirts, caps or even using umbrellas that bear political party logos, especially during rallies, For some even political figures or slogans. But can anyone simply print any political merchandise during campaign season? Is it even legal to do so? We explore this with Puvaneswary Vickramasingam, Senior Lecturer at Brickfields Asia

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27:54

Working Across Time Zones

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2022/11/08

Remote working has allowed many businesses and organisations to hire global talents to bolster their workforce. While this is a positive development, it also opens up a Pandora's box of issues from managing the different time zones to other challenges that might come from having a global team collaboration. We speak to Joelle Pang, general manager of FastJobs Asia to get an insight into this unique position and its issues with a look at how it can be addressed.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Girts

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26:50

Can We Achieve A (Litter-ally) Cleaner Election?

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2022/11/07

As GE15 approaches, party banners, flags, buntings and posters have been put up almost everywhere around housing areas and roadsides as politicians campaign in their respective constituencies. We can’t help but wonder who will be collecting them post elections? What are the guidelines for placing and disposing of party flags? Where does election litter go - to the landfill or to a recycling plant? We discuss this with Rajiv Rishyakaran, ADUN of Bukit Gasing.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Friko

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26:15

Why Does Sustainable Entrepreneurship Matter?

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2022/11/06

With the growing awareness of ESG best practices these days, a new crop of entrepreneurs have answered the call by balancing sustainability practices and entrepreneurship. So what makes sustainable entrepreneurship different? We speak with Harith Ridzuan, co-founder of The Green Factory, to get a better idea of what sustainable entrepreneurship is, and why it matters for our collective future.Image Credit: Shutterstock | smshootSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:04

Views On Productivity: Employers VS Employees

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2022/11/03

Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index report has been released and it shows some interesting data around the current work trends. One of which is a growing gap in how different employers and employees perceive hybrid working. We speak to Rosalind Quek, General Manager for Modern Work at Microsoft Asia to explain about this study and its key findings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:18

Buy Now, Pay Later Or Buy Now, Worry Later?

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2022/11/02

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes have been a big part of the e-commerce space for the past 2 years and are projected to continue growing rapidly in Malaysia. With a lower entry barrier compared to other financial institutions, how has it changed our shopping habits? Vernon Chua, CEO of Innergia Labs joins us to discuss how BNPL has changed e-commerce and the factors behind its rising popularity.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Przemek KlosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:12

Politicians On Social Media : To Connect Or Confuse?

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2022/11/01

The upcoming GE 15 will be closely watched and scrutinised, with major contests expected across the country. Another space to watch is social media platforms, which have made it easier for politicians or political parties to spread information in the run-up to the election. Dr. Niki Cheong, Lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King's College London, joins us to discuss the political social media landscape and how it has allowed politicians and political parties to connect with potential

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22:08

Building SMEs’ Digital Resilience

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2022/10/31

According to the e-Conomy SEA 2022 report, about 100 million of the 460 million internet users in SEA have come online in the past 3 years. How can businesses continue to embrace digitalisation, and what resources or support structures are out there to help SMEs build their digital resilience? Claire Featherstone, Maxis’ Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:57

The Polarity Of Hope In The Workplace

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2022/10/30

Emotions can play a key role in how an organisation functions. Hope, however, is one emotion that’s often overlooked though it can play a complex role in any business or organisation. We speak to Deepa George, Managing Consultant at MYHRC to discuss the multi-faceted role of hope in organisations and how companies can leverage it without the pitfalls.Image Credit: Shutterstock | fizkesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:05

The Importance of Business Networks

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2022/10/27

The best way to learn is to make mistakes; the second best way is to learn from the mistakes of others. Communication and connections have emerged as key to the success of many entrepreneurs; but exactly how much time and effort should be dedicated to creating and maintaining your business peer network? Nick Jonsson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Executives’ Global Network Malaysia, explains.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Rawpixel.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:05

What Are SMEs Looking For In The Next Government?

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2022/10/26

With GE15 coming up, we check in with Chin Chee Seong, national secretary general for the SME Association of Malaysia on SMEs’ hopes for the next elected government coming into power and how political stability can help businesses thrive in the years moving forward.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Alexandru NikaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:41

Aligning With Sustainability Practices Through...

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2022/10/25

Digital transformation is more than a buzz word these days with businesses and organisations embarking on digitalisation efforts in a bid to keep up with the current business landscape. So how can digital transformation initiatives align with sustainability practices? Margie Ong, CEO for Thoughts In Gear (TIG) joins us to discuss current awareness levels when it comes to sustainability and how digital transformation can help businesses with their sustainability efforts.Image Credit: Shutterstock |

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21:44

How Leaders Can Leverage On Leadership Communication

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2022/10/24

Communication is an important skill that can make or break a leader. But how does leadership communication differ from normal forms of communication and what makes it effective? Dr. Patricia Lau from the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia joins us to share her thoughts on what leadership communication is and how it can be a powerful tool in any organisation's leadership.Image Credit: Shutterstock | RidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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36:08

Workplace Boundaries And How To Set Them Up Right

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2022/10/20

For many of us, it’s hard to say NO especially in the workplace environment. While the pandemic has liberalised work culture by allowing WFH or remote working, it has also blurred boundaries between personal life and work. So how do we get back some semblance of control in all this? How can we benefit from setting up work boundaries? We speak to Sheila Singam, Managing Partner at Human Equation to understand the importance of having boundaries and how they can be set up effectively.Image Credit:

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22:31

The ‘Not-So-Great Resignation’ In South East Asia

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2022/10/18

The ‘Great Resignation’ is a global phenomenon that came from employees deciding to rethink and reprioritize their mindset and approach to work. But according to a survey conducted by Robert Walters, this has not quite caught on in Southeast Asia. The interesting question to ask here is why? Ai Rene Tan, country manager of Robert Walters Malaysia joins us to give us an insight into the survey and also the factors behind this trend in the region.Image Credit: Shutterstock | chayanupholSee

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25:16

Third Quarter Travel Check-In And Looking Towards End...

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2022/10/17

The travel industry has started to flex its wings as most countries around the world have begun relaxing their restrictions to welcome more travellers. We speak to Hannah Pearson, founder of Pear Anderson as she updates us on the happenings within the travel industry in the 3rd quarter of the year and what to expect moving towards the final stretch of the year.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Iryna RaskoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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35:07

Understanding The Gen Z & Millennial Approach To Work

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2022/10/16

According to the ‘Global 2022 Gen Z and Millennial' survey conducted by Deloitte, Malaysian employers are saying it is a challenge to hire and retain Gen Z and millennial talents due to the ‘Great Resignation’. But what is the actual cause behind these challenges? To get a deeper dive into this issue, we speak to Lee Yun-Han, Consulting Director of Deloitte Southeast Asia to discuss how businesses need to rethink their strategies when it comes to attracting and retaining younger workers.Image

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28:13

This Could’ve Been An Email…

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2022/10/13

It is reported that some meetings not only waste time but also a LOT of money - US$100mil (RM461.15mil) to be exact for big companies. So, is it time we ditch meetings and just use email instead? Helen Langhammer, Director of Aspire Consulting shares her thoughts.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Andrey_PopovSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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