Enterprise Explores

The music industry has endured its share of crises in the digital era – from the slow death of the CD to the rise of online piracy. Now it is the turn of radio broadcasters, who face a worrying exodus among young listeners because of streaming . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hiring bias - partially fueled by racism, sexism, or both - has been a problem at the workplace since anyone can remember. Some companies, including one that created an extension, believe that replacing profile pics with something neutral (or adorable) might be the way forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Street hawking, as most commonly seen in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam, has found its way here in Malaysia. Vendors in Terengganu have jumped on this trend to find new ways to get their customers attention. Is this an opportunity or an eye sore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life is full of choices, and indecision often comes from worrying that what we choose isn’t the right or “best” choice. But how did society get here? And why do we think we need “the best” of everything? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would happen if an entire country was disconnected from the internet? As part of a cyber-defensive measure, Russia plans to create that (horrifying) scenario by using an “internet killswitch” . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone complains about the lack of productivity in meetings, and everyone wants to find a solution that gets things done and doesn’t waste anyone’s time. Turns out, maybe making every meeting optional is the way forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so much talk of fake academic qualifications, does it really matter if the leaders in your workplace hold degrees? And how much would a degree change your perception of your boss? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may not realize it, but startup names are getting weirder every day. From deliberate misspellings to clever puns, startups seem to be creating a language of their own in an attempt to, ironically, stand out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spotify relies on advertising to pay those pennies in royalties to the artists whose music it streams, so if you’re running an ad blocker, Spotify will block you . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Pixar has always made subtle comments on current affairs through its movies and shorts, Purl - a short that tackles toxic “bro culture” at work - feels both unfamiliar and extremely important all at the same time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The customer experience is often at the forefront of a business’s strategy, and for good reason. Even if you believe the customer isn’t always right, they’re clearly essential to success . No customers, no business, right? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More and more people are using their designated lunch break to run errands or continue working. Why are they moving away from their lunch hour and can we honestly even call them lunch breaks anymore? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research consistently shows that remote employees tend to feel excluded from the company culture. Remote workers report feeling as if they are not treated equally and often fear that their colleagues are working against them. How do you deal with these issues? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be difficult to separate the wheat from the chaff, so to speak, when hiring bright-eyed and bushy-tailed new team members. So what are the red flags to look out for while building your team? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fax machines may be considered ancient tech at this point, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely obsolete. Many people from major industries still use them for various reasons - proving that sometimes, the classics are definitely a better, safer form of communication. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Captain Marvel will be the first Disney production exclusive to Disney+, losing the Mouse $150M in the process. It’s an aggressive move that displays just how serious Disney is about becoming the biggest streaming service in the market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A startup named Cooler Screens is piloting a new door for commercial freezers and refrigerators that’s equipped with a camera, motion sensors, and eye tracking in six Walgreens pharmacies around the US.. The doors can discern your gender, your general age range, what products you’re looking at, how long you’re standing there, and even what your emotional response is to a particul...

Spotify seems to be following Netflix’s model of creating its own catalogue of original content, and if its recent acquisitions of two prolific companies are any indication, Spotify could be looking to become the go-to platform for podcasts . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“ Stress interviews ” are slowly coming into focus thanks to a tweet by 22 year old Olivia Bland describing her stressful interview experience. But do they actually work well in determining potential hirees? And what are your worst job interview experiences? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A senior programmer with a Chinese bank who developed a way to withdraw more than US$1 million in “free” cash from ATMs has been jailed for 10 and a half years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Snopes, the fact-checking site, is no longer debunking misinformation in partnership with Facebook. Is this the start of something bigger for fake news culprits? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you want Indomie fries with that? A burger chain in Sydney has invented a dish that they say was inspired by the struggle of broke millennials everywhere - fries loaded with delicious, savory Indomie Mi Goreng! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McDonald’s has replaced its famous Happy Meal toys with Roald Dahl books in its New Zealand stores to encourage children to read more. The fast food chain will hand out 800,000 books by the beloved children’s author for the next six weeks. Six specially-created books will be given to young diners as part of the Happy Meal programme, including Wonderful Mr Willy Wonka, Matilda, Fantabul...

Many people have skinny friends who claim not to gain weight even if they eat unhealthily. They may not be lying. Several pieces of DNA turn out to be associated with lower body weight, suggesting a genetic basis for slimness. The findings also suggests thinness may be heritable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An integral part of the scrappy startup experience is bootstrapping. But as your company grows, you need more than that initial investment to keep you going. So when do you make the transition to looking for external investments? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.