Enterprise Explores

Streaming services are becoming a problem for theatre chains, forcing them to constantly come up with new ways to lure people to the cinema. Screen X’s three-screen concept might be exactly what they need to combat the likes of Netflix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our neighbours down south have launched a major initiative to help all hawkers in Singapore go cashless. Would Malaysians feel comfortable with a similar measure? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A number of countries, including France, Italy and Germany, are implementing frameworks that seem to be leading to “right to disconnect” laws . Do we need to implement laws to stop our bosses from contacting us outside of working hours? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Intelligence-led security company FireEye warns, Malaysia is currently at a heightened risk of cyber threats from China , and this may have something to do with our new government calling for the renegotiation of the Belt and Road Initiative. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Would you take a second job, or maybe a third? With their overtime wages being significantly reduced, South Koreans are looking for other ways to make ends meet with possible effects on their overall health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research from the University of Arizona shows that bias differs for single vs married parents at the workplace … but not in the way that you might think. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Health Minister Dr Lee Boon Chye has revealed that the government is looking to the idea of restricting internet access for youths aged 17 years old and below, after midnight. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many evangelize Reddit and tell people how awesome it is, but when you decide to check out Reddit for the first time, you’re greeted with what looks like a dystopian Craigslist. But don’t give up just yet. Reddit is playing the long game - and winning . We tell you why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week the Puy Du Fou theme park in Western France put some new employees in the field: six trained rooks, members of the crow family, they pick up small pieces of paper and cigarette butts in exchange for food. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While a “pay-for-performance” system sounds fair for a company, American CEOs tend to benefit more than the rest of the workforce . However, this only results in low employee engagement and incentivising the wrong behaviour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nearly one in ten UK shoppers admit to buying clothing only to take a photo on social media, then immediately returning it to the store. Is this taking our “#ootd”s to the extreme? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Salaries are considered confidential information, but isn’t it time that changed? Should HRs be open about salaries to create a more transparent culture at the workplace?  Salaries are considered confidential information, but isn’t it time that changed? Should HRs be open about salaries to create a more transparent culture at the workplace? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

It can be frustrating for recruiters to encounter great candidates that turn down opportunities at your company. It turns out that might have more to do with your approach than the candidates. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Contrary to popular belief, bragging isn’t universally hated. In fact, some people seem to use bragging to their advantage, and now there’s research to show us how it’s done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having a great boss is no doubt a blessing, but what if your boss announced that they were to leave? Given the opportunity, would you follow? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Obstacles in life are common, and it can be hard to get through them and survive at work at the same time. However, there are ways you can re-think your situation to help you feel better and deal with the issue at hand. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Need to beat the Monday blues? Join the Japanese; their initiative “Shining Monday” allows employees to take off one Monday per month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emoji are fun and add personality. And when you’re so used to sending an emoji-filled text to your friends and family, it seems natural to express your personality the same way with co-workers, clients, and bosses. Be careful, though. Here a few rules to keep in mind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the city you live in looks like Batman’s logo on a map , wouldn’t that make yours the coolest city ever? Then, it’s understandable why a Turkish province wants these Gotham-level bragging rights for themselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Churchill, Eleanor Roosevelt, Thomas Edison, Salvador Dali - What do they have in common? They were prolific nappers. Napping offers several health benefits including an increase in performance and alertness. Get. Your. Nap. On. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another natural disaster, another Facebook apology. Last year in October, Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg apologised for using “Spaces”, a virtual reality product, to show the devastation in Puerto Rico. Recently after the devastating earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia, Facebook issued another apology due to a translation mix-up that showed users animated balloons and confetti automatically...

Researchers have discovered that even the mere presence of our phones can lower our stress hormone levels in social situations. But why is this? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ten years ago, Facebook announced the “People You May Know” feature - but it turns out this may have been detrimental to many users’ Facebook experience. We ask if the public has ever had a strange/bad experience with the people that have been suggested to them on Facebook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A German student has invented an ‘airbag’ for your phone - a case that detects when it’s falling and deploys springs to prevent breaks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ongoing debate against AI claims that it will remove the human element from our daily lives, but research shows that when it comes to feedback at work, it could actually enhance communication with one another. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.