Enterprise Explores

We’ve always wondered what the next big social network would look like, but never would we have imagined it to be in the form of an online videogame . Fortnite ticks all the boxes of a good social network, and its growing popularity could threaten Facebook’s position in the long run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Wide Web turns 30. It’s a moment to celebrate how far we’ve come, but also an opportunity to reflect on how far we have yet to go . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the creation of the world wide web . We asked what some of your fondest memories of the internet were. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it’s casual conversation, or a formal presentation, chances are you are making some of these common speaking mistakes . We give you some tips on how to avoid them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s easy to spot the disgruntled employees and understand why they would quit. But sometimes an employee who is seemingly happy might put in their two weeks’ notice out of nowhere. Why does this happen , and how could you prevent that? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been called the smoking of the 2010s. Second-screening - watching TV while also looking at your phone or laptop - is probably the most widely adopted destructive behavior of the decade, but we’re all doing it regardless. So if we all do it, maybe it’s time we learn to do it right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peak performance researcher Adam Fraser presented the idea of a “Third Space” in his TED Talk - a space in between your work and home life where you can transition between the two. We ask our listeners - do you think the “third space” works? And if so, do you have one? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every time we look at our calendars, emotions are swimming just below the surface, whether we consciously realise them or not. This is why even when you approach your day with the best intentions, certain tasks can stop you in your tracks. You’re not considering how each item on your agenda makes you feel . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frances McDormand may have popularized the term in 2018, but the concept of an “ inclusion rider ” had been in motion long before her speech at the Oscars. Now, a year after McDormand’s call to action, we look back at how the rider has, or has not, changed the way Hollywood treats diversity in its movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Women in tech . In addition to turning up nearly two billion Google search results, those three words are music to the ears of every informed CEO or HR manager across the U.S. But the question is, what do we need to do to get more women in tech? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we were younger, some of the happiest times were spent reading the works of our favourite authors whilst we were in hiding in corners. Lost to the word around us whilst we’re immersed in worlds of magic and mystery. Increasingly as an adult, there seems to be pressure to read the ‘right’ thing, underpinned by the relentless quest to improve ourselves. How do we go back to ju...

The idea of apps for the homeless sounds great. There are apps that people can use to locate a shelter, and others that allow people to donate directly to specific people. It all seems well-intentioned, but are we being a little tone deaf? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most misused terms in tech today, and a new study apparently confirms how hyped the technology has become. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a recent blog post by Mark Zuckerberg , outlining all the changes he wants to make that will change Facebook to a more private sharing platform with encryption. Ideally, he wants to make Facebook like your living room where a conversation would only last and disappear after a while. Is that really Facebook though? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all done it, we’ve called someone the wrong name. It happens. But when you’re the President of a country , and you’re talking with one of the most successful CEOs in the US - you want to make sure that you’ve got your information correct. What would you do to cover your gaffe? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is criminally liable when a self-driving car fatally strikes a pedestrian? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Money makes the world go round” is the saying, and that’s especially relevant when it comes to supporting and expanding your business. So how can you nail your next investor pitch meeting, and what big no no’s are you supposed to avoid? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a study by LinkedIn , women are less likely to apply for jobs, and more likely to get them. So to what extent does a person’s gender explain the way they seek employment and how successful they are? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes we realise something is off about a job application during the application process. But other times, we only realise we made a mistake when we walk through the office doors on the first day. We ask if our listeners have ever applied for a job and regretted it, and provide a guideline to figure out if you’re applying to a job for the wrong reasons. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

A project by University Putra Malaysia, U3A (University of the Third Age) aims to provide older Malaysians with new skills and courses that they can learn without the pressure of exams and strict deadlines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an era when there's so much information — so much content — that we can never, ever be bored, Some people have come to a breaking point: They’re giving up podcasts . Their brain is melted from an onslaught of news and takes. And they’ve come to realise that they are overwhelmed and the only way to catch their breath is to cut something out. So they’ve cracked open...

Mental health issues among the working community have long been attributed to poor working conditions, rigid timelines, and mundane office culture, yet even with the rise of “cool and trendy” workplaces that prioritize work-life fulfilment, there seems to be no decline in the number of people suffering from work-related mental conditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

We all joke about “Malaysian time” and complain about Malaysian productivity. But in reality, how do you approach working or interacting with someone who is your time management opposite ? And what are your time management pet peeves? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are many elements of our lives we sacrifice for the sake of our workplace productivity and success. But where do we set boundaries, and what do we totally own ourselves? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few things are more valuable than a loyal employee . It’s not just because replacing a skilled worker could cost your business double that individual double that individual’s salary. You lose that person’s knowledge, productivity and experience. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.