Enterprise Explores

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.

Often, laid off employees are people who were simply caught up in a corporate reorganisation, laid off because of a duplication or merger - or something else that has nothing to do with their performance. This talent capital often gets overlooked . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Research shows that there is a direct correlation between bilingualism and intelligence, memory skills and higher academic achievement. With that in mind, we thought we’d explore what other secondary skills you’ve learned, and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve all complained about spending too much time at the office, but it turns out that men and women respond to working long hours or weekends a little differently . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The effort to recycle and reduce plastic waste has been an ongoing issue for decades. However, Dow Chemical’s idea of building roads with recycled plastic may be one of the best solutions yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever stopped to wonder how content filters work online? What determines the suitability of content on the internet? Well, it’s not really a what - it’s who, and content moderators have one of the toughest jobs to deal with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The planning fallacy is a term used by psychologists to describe our tendency to underestimate the amount of time it will take to complete a task. Just how badly does it affect you? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Pentagon is testing a new technology that will soon let a smartphone identify you by the you walk, the way you hold the device and swipe across the screen. The idea is to use this as an extra layer of protection when someone steals your phone. But should you be worried? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Millions of people in Uganda have abandoned the internet after punishing taxes were imposed on social media use and money transactions using mobile phones. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is cautiously optimistic that the tourism industry can grow despite global slowdown and a dip in last year’s numbers. So how best should we brand ourselves to attract for tourist? Have we fallen behind in marketing our unique culture and attractions to neighbouring countries? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While we’re still - for whatever reason - arguing about whether or not the Earth is flat (it’s not), a study has pointed to YouTube as the one to blame for spreading this belief to more and more people every year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last few days it has come to light users can find a rather hideous exchange of inappropriate sexual and predatory comments, as well as time stamps of the video that lead to the exact moments in which the girls are in compromising positions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the National Wage Index now official, we speak to business owners Francesca Chia (GoGet) and Wai Hong (Store Hub) about what this could mean for employers moving forward, as well as the NWI’s other initiatives, including hiring more senior citizens and disabled persons at the workplace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The secret to a winning advertising campaign often lies with a great slogan . A great slogan does more than get people talking about your brand - it brings it to life. We discuss some of our favorite business slogans and taglines, and what makes them pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the reasons why someone chooses to become an entrepreneur, besides a deep desire to bring something new into the world, is the idea that you are your own boss. The problem however is that while no boss is telling you what to do, you have to make your own luck . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.