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With the ‘Great Resignation’ still in full force, it seems like many people are finding happiness in companies that provide better work-life perks than their previous employers. Or is that really the case? While significant change is always encouraged to battle burnout , heightened stress , and toxic work culture, it seems like it doesn’t always fix the problem. We speak to an expert in psychology...

A Toronto-based nonprofit, FoodShare, is now paying candidates who are offered an interview $75. CEO Paul Taylor says that prospective hires shouldn't "bear the costs of an interview," which could include commuting, transit costs or child care. And if candidates are required to complete an interview-related presentation, FoodShare "will financially compensate the candidate for that work at a rate...

Shein may have the fast-fashion market cornered, but a growing number of its customers are calling for increased accountability from the company as designers continue to accuse it of ripping off their work . We discuss the impact of having your designs, products or prints “used as inspiration” and how small business owners can protect their trademark and designs. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Catwa...

From remote to hybrid working, talent shortages to the Great Resignation and now the Great Reshuffle - the pandemic pushed us to rethink and reimagine the employer-employee dynamic for better work productivity. Are Malaysian employers ready to transition fully to adapt to employees’ needs? And what does the future of talent recruitment look like? We explore more with Oswald Yeo, Co-Founder & C...

With many non-bank financial institutions cropping up recently , have you considered taking up a non-bank quick loan to improve your personal or business cash flow? But before you commit to a non-bank loan, what should you consider? We discuss.  Image Credit: Shutterstock | create jobs 51 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Workers at an Amazon warehouse in New York have voted to unionize, creating the first union of Amazon employees in the US. The Amazon Labor Union are seeking longer breaks, paid time off if they get injured, and an hourly wage of $30 compared to the $18 they currently receive. The formation of this union however comes as a huge blow to Amazon, which has aggressively fought against unionisation. We...

When was the last time your boss patted you on your shoulder to tell you that you’ve done a good job? It’s been proven that well-recognised employees are more motivated, productive and more determined to create innovations and boost workplace efficiency. And did you know that employees report that recognition is more effective than an additional bonus of five per cent of their salary? Tune in as w...

At some point, you’ve probably gasped at the fact that your favourite ‘teh tarik’ is now RM2.50 instead of RM2. Price hikes are a normal part of inflation and a fluctuating economy, and this year, the transition towards endemicity is further complicating things. While surges in prices are understandable, it doesn’t make it any easier for consumers. Where else can we expect to pay more for our usua...

Safe to say that like most other industries, transportation and logistics are currently facing immense changes ; and like all change, this brings both risk and opportunity. So what are the biggest challenges for the logistics industry, and what are the possible solutions? Image Credit: Shutterstock | Avigator Fortuner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employers are free to decide if they want their entire workforce to return to offices or otherwise starting today, April 1st . We discuss what transitioning into the endemic phase means for the way we work, and look at how some organisations are championing the flexi work week model to maintain a balance. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Halfpoint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After working from home for more than two years, companies are now trying to get everyone to return to the office. While some of us feel excited to finally see our colleagues in person again, some of our co-workers might feel extremely overwhelmed; they may feel self-conscious, have a difficult time talking to colleagues, clients and managers, or even sometimes skip lunch due to fear of interactio...

Why should leaders care if their teams are happy? Apart from the fact that people want to work for people who care about their happiness, research from the University of Warwick suggests that happy people are more productive at work. Image Credit: Shutterstock | GaudiLab See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should you file income tax if you run an online store during your free time? Should you file income tax if you do food delivery full time? How does income tax work for side hustles? Pang Tun Yau, Chief Editor of RinggitPlus joins us for this discussion. Image Credit: Shutterstock | Ariya J See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, industry experts have spoken about the importance of adequate maternity and paternity leave, and the impact it has on employee wellbeing. More recently, the importance of flexible work arrangements has been an ongoing hot topic. With the government’s recent amendment to the Employment Act, both these issues have been addressed in a significant way that puts us on the level of many devel...

Sustainable investing is now the new criteria investors think about before investing. Why does it matter? How does it impact investors and businesses in the long run? We speak to Rachel Lau, Managing Partner from RHL to understand how investors consider ESG before funding businesses and start-ups with venture capital. Image Credit: Shutterstock | SatawatK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s how fast technology is changing, and within the last couple of years, things have been changing even faster. Pre-pandemic, the only time that you might have heard the words NFT were if you’d have tuned into some Tech show here on BFM. But now, they’re a part of everyday conversation for many. However, for some people, namely artists, how can they take advantage of...

You’ve been on the job for quite some time. You’ve recently performed well on a project. You’ve been waiting for that email or that call to your manager’s office to tell you that you’re getting the pay raise you deserve. But all you get is silence. Should you wait for the ‘ right time ’ to ask for a raise? Or should you just… wait? Suraya Zainudin, Founder of Personal Financial Blog RinggitOhRingg...

There’s always been a strange stigma surrounding résumé gaps or career breaks, especially when it comes to the daunting task of finding new employment. But why is this stigma in place? How has the pandemic changed our minds? And how can both employers and job-hunters approach the topic? Image Credit: Shutterstock | Ollyy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the decision to allow a fourth EPF withdrawal a good one? While there have been calls to allow EPF contributors to dip into their own savings during these pressing times, experts have warned that doing so could have serious implications not just for individuals, but for the EPF as a whole. We gather a couple of experts to weigh in on this heavily debated announcement. Image Credit: Malay Mail S...

According to the Star, some unscrupulous workers are faking their Covid-19 test results to stay away from work. Employers too believed that the possibility for abuse is there, as the current Covid-19 reporting system doesn’t require medical certificates from a physician. We speak to HR expert Deepa George about how employers can monitor, mitigate - or worst case - manage this issue, and if the und...

The major floods that hit the country at the end of last year and early this year resulted in losses amounting to RM6.1bilion . But in a country where there is so much rain, why is it that until now - we still haven’t figured out the root of the problem and dealt with it? We speak with Shuhana Shamsuddin, President of the Malaysian Urban Design Association (Perekabandar) about the many factors tha...

Malaysia has been off limits to tourists for over two years, after shutting its borders to foreigner travellers since March 2020. As we enter into the endemic phase on April 1 2022, the tourism industry will be seeing its light again as it is one of the most important sectors to revive the country’s economy. How will the nation’s travel & tourism players cope with the change? In this episode,...

Malaysia has been off limits to tourists for over two years, after shutting its borders to foreign travelers since March 2020. As we enter into the endemic phase on April 1 2022, the tourism industry will be seeing its light again as it is one of the most important sectors to revive the country’s economy. How will the nation’s travel agencies cope with the change? In this episode, we speak to Aais...

As more sectors opened up in Q4 of 2021, just in time for holiday shopping, the Malaysian retail scene saw a significant boost in income and consumer traffic nationwide. But despite all the rush and eagerness to get back to some sense of normalcy, the retail industry still shrank by 2.3% last year. While that number may seem small, it still means something to the local market and is a useful predi...