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29:56

Back To Your Desks: The Unexpected Fight That Could...

Enterprise Explores ·

2021/10/14

Over in Silicon Valley, employees who do not want to return to the office are challenging the popular management philosophy that serendipitous, in-person collaboration is necessary to fuel innovation. We discuss the recent rise in internal employee activists there, its ripple effects that will impact white-collar workers elsewhere, and if employees in Malaysia will also take up this unexpected fight. Image Credit: nito | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:07

Malaysia’s State Of Employment and Salaries

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2021/10/13

What is the state of employment in Malaysia? Which industries are hiring and what are candidates looking for? What’s the outlook on the future of Malaysian salaries? Image Credit: ADragan | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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28:11

SMEs and Banking: Business and Digital Issues

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2021/10/12

According to the EY, more than 70% of SMEs in Malaysia either maintained or increased the level of digitization of their business practices over the past 12 months. The world of finance has experienced significant digitalisation as well, with the advent of digital banking. What does this mean for the future of business banking? How are SMEs evolving their approach to banking? We discuss. Image Credit: jamesteohart | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:08

Limiting The Loss: How To Stop The Hospitality...

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2021/10/11

Before COVID-19, big cities such as London, New York, and LA attracted workers from out of town or other countries thanks to their thriving hospitality industry. However, lockdowns have caused substantial impacts on their economies. Closer to home, The Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) estimates that the local hotel industry has lost around RM9 billion in revenue in the first seven to eight months of this year. This could exceed RM10 billion by December 31, 2021 if things don’t turn

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35:41

Can Malaysians Retire Comfortably?

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2021/10/08

An article by Free Malaysia Today highlights that many Malaysians will not be able to retire comfortably and will be living in absolute poverty during retirement. Geoffrey Williams joins us today to expand more on the reason behind this and what could possible do done about it. Image Credit: The Observer MY | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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42:11

The Impact Of Social Commerce

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2021/10/07

Undeniably, the coronavirus pandemic has expedited digital transformation in Southeast Asia. And it’s clear that having highly transformative technologies would improve Southeast Asia’s economic competitiveness and society’s well-being, while ensuring inclusion and sustainability. So in order to keep up, how can SMEs stand out from the crowd? How can they improve their social commerce strategy? Image Credit: PopTika | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:17

E-Commerce, Profits, and Small Business Digitalisation

Enterprise Explores ·

2021/10/06

Small businesses need two things to survive the pandemic - digital adoption and obviously, steady profits. While being on e-commerce and delivery platforms helps in terms of reach and awareness, a portion of merchants’ profits are used for commissions and platform fees. We discuss the importance of proper digital transitioning as well as having a platform that allows merchants to keep all of their profits. Image Credit: Lano Lan | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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30:18

Mega Sales & Freight Disruptions: Will Santa Get Us...

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2021/10/05

We’re on the brink of a quarter packed with mega sales - 10.10, Singles Day, Black Friday… This at a time when global supply chain hiccups are starting to show warning signs that goods we buy online might not arrive on time. In the midst of freight and inventory risks, what can businesses, especially those in ecommerce, do to address the challenges and bottlenecks of this period, mitigate negative impact, and reap the rewards? We discuss. Image Credit: Avigator Fortuner |

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35:28

Social Entrepreneurship Gets A Boost From SICA

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2021/10/04

In May 2021, start-ups, social enterprises, and social innovators applied for the Malaysian Global Innovation and Creativity Centre (MaGiC’s) Social Impact Challenge Accelerator (SICA); as a result, now 25 Malaysian startups are moving into the second phase of SICA, an Impact Accelerator programme. Image Credit: Andrii Yalanskyi | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:58

This Delivery Rider Got Us Thinking About Time...

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2021/10/01

This inspiring story of a food delivery rider finally getting his PhD after studying and working at the same time made us think about one’s effective use of time. While everyone has their own lifestyle choices, most successful people will name proper time management as one of their core disciplines. We speak to an expert about this concept and if it applies, and appeals, to everyone. Image Credit: Sergey Nivens | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:27

Yet Another Data Breach - This Time It’s The JPN

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2021/09/30

A database that apparently belongs to the National Registration Department (JPN) has been put up on sale at a well-known database marketplace forum. Image Credit: WhataWin | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:16

A Creeping Trend: Unethical Copyright Clauses in RFPs

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2021/09/29

More parties have begun to speak out against “highly prejudicial clauses” in requests for proposals (RFPs), tenders or pitches that explicitly demand automatic ownership of agencies’ intellectual property, regardless of if they subsequently win the job. We discuss this creeping trend, how all parties can safeguard their rights, and if there’s a win-win for creatives and advertisers in this situation. Image Credit: Campaign Brief Asia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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30:39

12MP: The Good, The Bad, The Meh?

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2021/09/28

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob launched the 12th Malaysia Plan in Parliament yesterday in the hopes that it would revitalise the country’s economy after a difficult couple of years due to the pandemic. With more focus given to healthcare, tech, green goals, and high-income jobs, will the 12MP finally get us to where we needed to be a year ago, in 2020? Image Credit: Kelvin Shutter | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:20

Making Hybrid Work Actually Work

Enterprise Explores ·

2021/09/27

How do we start practically implementing hybrid work? What are the challenges in place for employees, leaders, and organisations? Image Credit: Piscine26 | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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33:19

Employees Are Leaving, But Where Are They Going?

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2021/09/24

The Great Resignation is in full force, and employees are leaving their old jobs in search of ones that provide increased flexibility. As such, companies are finding it extremely difficult to cater to the “new needs” of the post-pandemic worker. However, some employees have also disappeared in the void between jobs. There seems to be no rush to settle into a new career anytime soon. Image Credit: Piscine26 | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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37:58

Gyms Are Reopening In Phase Two States

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2021/09/23

Effective immediately, gyms in Phase Two of National Recovery Plan (NRP) are allowed to operate with 50% capacity, Minister for Youth and Sports Ahmad Faizal Azumu said on 17 September 2021 (Friday). He urged the public to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, especially the ventilation guidelines. Image Credit: 4 PM production | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:11

SMEs, A New Force Driving Positive Impact

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2021/09/22

A recent study by Sage shows SMEs around the world are united by a desire to create impact. They want to contribute positively to their community, environment, and to promote diversity. We discuss the challenges SMEs face in trying to create more positive impact, how to balance their varied priorities and business motivations – as well as how doing the right thing for their businesses, customers, and community can all go hand in hand. Image Credit: Pasuwan | ShutterstockSee

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39:27

Why Are Our Graduates Stuck in Lowly Jobs?

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2021/09/21

Graduates in Malaysia are struggling to secure jobs that match their qualifications despite a rising unemployment rate in the country. While policymakers have called for intensified efforts from the government to fix this problem, industry experts believe it’s a lot more complex than it seems. Image Credit: Syda Productions | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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34:09

Slowly Getting Back To Business

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2021/09/20

More economic sectors, including ones in states under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan, were allowed to operate beginning Friday. But are these businesses being given enough due notice to prepare for re-opening? And how badly have they been affected by being closed for so long? Image Credit: Hananeko_Studio | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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38:31

Reopen Business Events Urgently, Urges The Business...

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2021/09/17

According to a press release by the Business Events Council of Malaysia (BECM), livelihoods and jobs contributing to over RM27.5 billion to Malaysia's GDP are at stake with further delays to reopening this crucial industry. Image Credit: PureSolution | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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