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18:15

How To Recession-Proof Your Business

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2022/07/19

The past 2 years have been undoubtedly tough for many businesses due to the pandemic. With economies gradually reopening and as the world slowly transitions towards endemicity, a new danger looms on the horizon, the threat of a looming recession. We discuss how companies can build resilience in these trying times with a special look at the startup space where we have Tay Shan Li, Managing Partner at ScaleUp Malaysia giving us a lay of the land and what they’ve been doing to support upcoming

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28:42

Is Our Travel Industry Really Recovering?

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2022/07/17

Most countries have opened their borders, visitors have been flying in and out of countries these past months. We speak to Hannah Pearson, founder of Pear Anderson and Regional Director at Adventure Travel Trade Association to recap on how the travel industry has recovered over the first half of the year across the South East Asia region.Image Credit: Shutterstok | PoparticSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:58

What’s Up With Uber’s Data Leak And Is It Ethical?

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2022/07/15

As the world grows more connected each day, we leave ourselves more exposed to cyber attacks that have compromised data and left people in power, embarrassed by the revelations. The latest data leak that made the headlines was from Uber. It has revealed a story of denied justice, secretly lobbied governments and violence against their own drivers. So where is the ethical line in the sand drawn when it comes to data leaks and how does it affect companies when it happens? We speak to Kelly Koh from

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28:23

Is Hiring Retirees Back to Work A Good Idea?

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2022/07/13

With only 18% of EPF’s total members having accumulated the minimum recommended retirement savings of RM240,000 at age 55, many could no longer afford to retire but might be forced to retire because they had reached retirement age. What could these retirees do to continue to earn and support themselves? Will hiring retirees be a solution? We speak to Hire Seniors to discuss more on tapping into this talent pool.Image Credit: Shutterstock | HalfpointSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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26:00

Should You Become a ‘Multi-Hyphenate’?

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2022/07/13

The hard truth we have to accept as a result of the pandemic is how some of us were forced to pivot careers. Some even needed to find additional income streams in orderto be more financially secure, and to combat the uncertain future of our global economy. And as many have embarked on diversifying their skill sets, the phrase "multi-hyphenate career" became more popular and this career cannot be explained with just one job title. Have you recently added a hyphen to your job title too?Image Credit :

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36:37

Alternative Proteins Could Fix Food Insecurity

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2022/07/12

The discussion surrounding chicken and egg supplies has unveiled the vulnerability of Malaysia's food supply chain; is our poultry supply actually sustainable in the long run? A potential solution could be found with alternative proteins, which may allow space for food security to bounce back, especially when Malaysia's inflation has shot up at its fastest rate in nearly five years. We speak to Anabelle Co-Martinent, Chief Marketing Officer of Phuture Foods, to know more.Image Credit : Shutterstock

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31:31

You’re Not The Only One Feeling Unhappy

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2022/07/08

If you’re feeling sadder, more worried and anxious over the past few years, you’re not alone. With uncertainty continuing to make the future feel bleak and unpredictable, Gallup's Latest Global Emotions Report shows that our Negative Experience Index has been pushed to a new high in 2021. Can we bounce back from feeling negative? How does it affect our work? Can we recover from stress and Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan? We find out with Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, Dean of Psychology and Social

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23:08

Another Round of Tech Layoffs

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2022/07/07

Hundreds of workers from tech start-ups in Southeast Asia have been fired in the last few months, proving that the fast-growing industry is not immune to the global economic slowdown. These startups are being more cautious in scaling their team fast and turning their focus on optimising their resources as their costs increase. For more insights, we speak to Rene Menezes, President and Co-Founder of Involve Asia to understand the landscape in the tech startup space.Image Credit : Andrii Yalanskyi |

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29:38

Flexi Work Arrangements Application - What To Look...

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2022/07/06

When the Flexi Work Arrangements announcement was made to be put in place coming September 1, different concerns have arisen - what should employees look for when making an application for flexi work arrangements? What should employers look out for? Can businesses adapt to this ‘sudden change’? We discuss this from a legal perspective with Lawyer Henn Xhen Low of Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors.Image Credit : WD Stock Photos | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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25:56

Consumer Research Isn’t Just A Luxury

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2022/07/05

Less than 40% of marketers employ consumer research to drive their marketing decisions, and it’s a massive misconception that consumer research is simply a luxury. In fact, consumer research should serve as the foundation of every business. Consumers are no longer affected by mass marketing approaches. How do you keep on top of ever-changing consumer behaviour and preferences after nearly three years of unprecedented disruption and being in a continual state of uncertainty? What’s the real value of

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19:52

Farm in the City to Fork

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2022/07/04

As traditional farming becomes unsustainable and starts to threaten Malaysia's food security, alternatives must be looked into to overcome these challenges, and one of which is vertical farming. We look more into this agritech space with Matt van Leeuwen, Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and director of Sunway XFarms.Image Credit: Sunway X farms FacebookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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32:48

Plastic Free July Starts Now!

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2022/07/01

Globally, Malaysia ranks eighth among nations that mismanage plastic waste, and Malaysians reportedly dump over 30,000 tonnes of plastic waste into the sea yearly. What is our progress in reducing this pollution, and how can we do better, faster?Image Credit: Teerasak Ladnongkhun, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:19

How Effective is Your Brand Value Proposition?

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2022/06/30

Companies are launching new brand value propositions to stay relevant in the marketplace, mostly trying to pull the heartstrings of their customers to purchase their products and services. What is brand value proposition and how do we use it at its fullest potential that might be helpful for our businesses? We find out more from Jan Wong, Founder & Online Strategist at OpenMinds Resources.Image Credit: Shutterstock | SFIO CRACHOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:27

Bridging The Financial Gap For Low-Income Employees

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2022/06/29

Wanting a salary advance often requires an awkward conversation with the boss, and if this fails, could push cash-strapped workers to take up payday loans or incur overdraft fees. Is there a way to avoid or mitigate this issue? Earned wage access (EWA) companies certainly think so.Image Credit: Hyejin Kang, ShutterstickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:56

What’s Happening with Micro-Credential Fees?

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2022/06/28

A week ago, the Human Resource Development Corporation (HRD Corp) announced that the fees employers need to pay for micro-credential training programmes will incur an additional cost of RM300 per head. We discuss what role micro-credentials play in our businesses, whether we need it while we cover what transpired over the week.Image credit: eamesBot, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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19:10

SME Day 2022, Show your Support!

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2022/06/27

Today, we’re celebrating World SME Day 2022. It’s been a struggle for the enterprises that make up the backbone of Malaysia’s economy; more than a million registered small and medium enterprises are facing uncertainties when it comes to ensuring business resiliency and sustenance. And while SME owners know the importance of preparing for unforeseen circumstances, few would have anticipated the onset of a global crisis as what we have experienced today. What can they do to help themselves, and what

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21:54

What Do Airlines Really Need For Recovery?

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2022/06/24

The aviation industry, in particular, has suffered greatly over the past few years; but now it’s time for it to bounce back, and changing their approach to utilising customer data could be the key to not only getting passengers in planes but maintaining customer loyalty for the long-term. So what’s the real key to airline recovery?Image Credit : Aappp, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:10

How important is English at the workplace?

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2022/06/23

According to the Malaysian Employers Federation's 2021 salary study involving executives and non-executives, it was found that English is among the top five job skills that employers look for. How important is English at the workplace? We discuss with Vicky Tan, Co-Founder of GuruLab.Image Credit: Feng Yu, ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:37

If You Think Your Ads Are Inclusive, Think Again

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2022/06/22

The 2021 PageFair Adblock Report shows that Asia is the leading ad blocker user globally, with the majority of users citing bad advertising experiences as their motivation for using ad blockers. The key change marketers need to make? Looking for unconscious bias and actively championing diversity & inclusion in their campaignsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:25

Here’s What You Need To Know About Low Code/No Code

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2022/06/21

Digital transformation is not only an ongoing process, it’s vital for the survival of many enterprises in this day and age. But while many businesses are keen to convert their offline workflow to an online one, certain barriers to entry and the technological divide have made it difficult to do so. One solution may lie in a concept called Low Code/No Code - a method that’s apparently on the cusp of entering the mainstream and supercharging digital transformation.Image credit: Shutterstock | pisekar

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