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Some hotels and resorts depend on social media posts to get future guests inspired to visit. But the Ayana Resort and Spa in Bali, Indonesia, is taking a different approach. Their new "In the Moment" program is encouraging visitors to unplug when they're by the pool -- by banning smartphones and other electronic devices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After spending some time in the workforce, it can be easy to grow cynical and disillusioned with your job. However, the power of gratitude may be more beneficial to businesses than we think. So how do you ban the thieves of thankfulness from your workplace ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outrage is spreading in China over a video ad campaign for Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana that shows a Chinese model struggling to eat spaghetti and pizza with cho pstick s . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrepreneurs are demanded to balance taking risks and having constant and consistent success rates. However, it’s important to not be so worried about losing that you lose out on potential growth for your business. Here are some ways to avoid being trapped by loss aversion .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2005, Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivered a memorable commencement speech to graduates of Stanford University. In the 14-minute speech , Jobs detailed his battle with pancreatic cancer and explained how facing his own mortality helped him recognize what was important in life. “Remembering that I’ll be dead soon is the most important tool I’ve ever encountered to help me make the bi...

CV Compiler , a web app uses machine learning to analyze and repair your technical resume, has been created by Andrew Stetsenko and Alexandra Dosii. But is it technically “cheating” at job applications if you use a resume robot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a full-time 9-5 job isn’t enough for many businesspeople, who are looking for a “side hustle” that they can be passionate about and profit from. If you’re looking to hop on the “side hustle” bandwagon, here are 5 tips to keep in mind . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heavy fossil fuels used by ocean-going transport are an increasing problem as they are even more polluting than fuels for land-based vehicles, emitting sulphur and other contaminants. The fuels contribute to air pollution as well as to climate change. Converting vessels to use biogas will cut down on pollutants and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Not everyone likes to chitchat in business, but here's why small talk is important , and what to do if you hate talking about traffic, weather and kids.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more companies are creating “cool” job titles like “data wrangler” and “public relations ninja” in an effort to attract talent and reflect changing workplace cultures. Is this an innovative new hiring idea, or a lame attempt at connecting to the new generation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos himself has predicted when his multi-billion dollar company will expire … and it’s closer than you think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve been fascinated by morning routines for about as long as we’ve been watching the sun come up. Early birds will tell you that these habits shape character and personal conduct, but why force yourself through a series of rigorous morning activities when you could just roll out of bed and go with the flow? We tell you why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ford’s recent acquisition of Spin, an electric scooter company, gives the carmaker a treasure trove of travel-related data at its disposal . Analysts believe that Ford could get into the data mining business to supplement its revenue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We already know that anger and anxiety are used by social media companies to spread content - just how manipulated do you feel by online algorithms ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

YouTube’s anti-fake news features have finally launched in Malaysia and Singapore, but how do those features work across vastly different countries with varying degrees of misinformation in their media? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've spent more than a minute hunting for a particular app across your home screens, you may want to consider organizing your apps for easy access . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blurb: As more content creators join the brewing “streaming war”, Apple has signed a partnership with A24 - the studio behind critically-acclaimed and award-worthy films like Moonlight, Ex Machina, and MID90s.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an article we covered yesterday, a writer suggested that Hawker Culture belongs to Singapore because they have more money - if Malaysia marketed something with as much gusto as Singapore, what would belong to us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian food is cheaper and better. Our street-food culture is richer, more vibrant… but none of that matters because Singapore has more money .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netflix has testing cheaper package options in Asia by introducing a new tier that should only cost Malaysian users RM17. It does come with a few restrictions but in this age of mobile-only consumption… does it really matter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little by little, Facebook is starting to sound a lot more like LinkedIn. They’ve introduced new features that lets users browse and apply for jobs on the site, and just yesterday announced the launch of Learn With Facebook, which directly competes with LinkedIn Learning . Is Facebook trying to take on LinkedIn?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau is rumoured to wear a hidden “buzzer” in his shirt that alerts his staff when he wants to be discreetly extracted from a meeting. We tell you how you can get your own “buzzer”, to get you out of any social situation .   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might get frustrated with employees who ignore due process and cut corners. However, not only are there reasons behind why employees do this , there are also workable solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negative information doesn’t have to result in disappointment.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toy and board game company Hasbro has come up with a new version of their famous board game, Monopoly - specifically for millennials, complete with a tagline that reads, "Forget real estate, you can't afford it anyway." Are millennial-marketed products like this super relatable or just insulting?   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.