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Food business operators are in a dilemma over whether to increase their food prices following the hike in prices of goods. Image credits: Shutterstock | MTX-design See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While millions in the US have gone on strike or quit their jobs due to pandemic frustrations in a movement dubbed the “Great Resignation”, a similar situation is not expected to occur in Malaysia although an economist warns that the possibility exists. Image Credit: Mikhail Nilov | Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you think of online shopping, you may think of Amazon, Taobao, or Lazada. But the conversations surrounding online shopping are taking place on other platforms, especially as the holidays near. So what’s the scoop on the Internet’s approach to holiday shopping? Image Credits: Shutterstock | AnikonaAnn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve seen the massive boom of e-commerce in the pandemic, and maybe you’re thinking about entering the fray. Here’s a few tips and tricks on how to start and grow an online business. Image Credit: Images Products | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was Budget 2022 enough for social enterprises ? It seems as though the government is making a more conscious effort to reach out to and provide support for these types of organisations in the coming year. Image Credit: Artur Szczybylo | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the latest Salary Trends Report by ECA International , Southeast Asian nations will be amongst those countries expected to see the fastest rate of salary increase in 2022 versus 2021, including Malaysia. Image Credit: Dmitry Lobanov | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UOB Malaysia is giving the majority of its workforce the choice to work remotely up to two days a week once COVID-19 restrictions are fully lifted. Underlying the permanent change is the Bank’s aspiration to ensure colleagues attain the right balance between professional fulfilment and mental well-being. We discuss how organisations across industries could do the same to help the nation&rsqu...

Classrooms have come a long way since the time of chalkboards and overhead projectors. Now, as students have returned to both digital and in-person classrooms, it’s important to assess the seismic shifts taking place in schools around the world. Image Credit: Hananeko_Studio | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a recent survey by MDEC, most Malaysian companies recognize the need to equip their staff with digital skills . However, upskilling in such a short amount of time has its challenges. While the importance of digitalization can’t be denied, the lack of digital talent in the country is also cause for concern. Image Credit: metamorworks | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for...

According to experts in the field, the allocation for higher education in the country under Budget 2022 won’t be enough to help the sector recover from the effects of the pandemic. With many institutions feeling the financial burden of shifting to online learning, the government will have to channel more aid to an industry that was previously a major contributor to the national economy. Imag...

Cryptocurrency is a fascinating concept, but it can feel intimidating or confusing to newcomers. Despite that, there are a growing number of women artists, coders, entrepreneurs and investors embracing cryptocurrency and NFTs, and advocating for other women to join the blockchain movement and bridge the gender gap in this quickly expanding space. Image Credit: Moose Photos | Pexels See omnystudio....

Malaysia has been behind the rest of the region when it comes to the roll out of Electric Vehicles - and the infrastructure that’s needed to support them. But will the removal of Taxes, as announced in the National Budget 2022, be enough to spur growth in the industry and encourage more Malaysians to buy? Image Credit: ALDECA studio | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In an effort to attract more digital nomads, Portugal has passed a batch of labour laws designed to protect workers , including fines for employers calling workers after hours, and requiring companies to pay for work from home expenses such as internet and electricity. Image Credit: Greta Hoffman | Pexels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many working Malaysians will need to play catch up but the question is, how many of them would achieve the required basic savings by the age of 55? The EPF estimates that members will need to work between an extra four to six years to rebuild the savings that have been utilised during the pandemic. Image Credit: Visual Stories || Micheile | Unsplash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

The pandemic has changed public sentiment as well as the way we view different professions. While teachers used to be the most trusted profession in Malaysia, that spot has now been taken by an equally important occupation . On the opposite end of the spectrum are the least trusted professions, and politicians seem to score highly on that list all around the world. Image Credit: Oles kanebckuu | P...

The Ministry of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM) launched the country’s first 5G network on Wednesday of last week, in a bid to provide faster Internet facilities for the people. Image Credit: The Edge Markets See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems that retailers and brands are on the path to actively supporting the circular economy, as overall, consumer consciousness about environmental, social, and governance issues and policy is taking hold. So how are international and Malaysian consumers approaching more sustainable consumption? Image Credit: metamorworks | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated the  Age of  the  Consumer – a concept that consumers are more empowered than  ever as they can access information about products and services over the Internet in real time. This is exceptionally evident amid COVID-19, as consumers were forced to change their behaviors, particularly noted in the pivot towards the digital space. They want more  person...

With air travel to be reinstated at the end of the month between Singapore and Johor , we take a look at how that will work, hopes for more links with Sarawak and Penang in the future , and how business travellers can benefit from this. Image Credit: Tuah Roslan | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Being connected to the internet 24/7 with our phones also means we’re open to work emails, messages, and requests at all hours of the day. And since work creates a sense of urgency, it’s hard to not reply to these messages almost immediately. This, alongside the pandemic’s acceleration of digital adoption, has led to something called ‘ text anxiety ’... and it’s...

Budget 2022 aims to create more employment opportunities . Which sectors are looking to hire, and what are the incentives in place? Image Credit: metamorworks | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An economist has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the country to the increased risk of structural unemployment . The persistent pandemic and the country’s push towards digital transformation has left hundreds of thousands of Malaysians without jobs. But is this just something that we have to push through if we want to be a thoroughly digital economy? And are our kids that are in...

2021 is coming to a close, and everyone has different ideas on how to utilize the last two months of the year . While some are using this time to wind down and relax, others have decided to start building momentum for the new year. Whether for personal or professional reasons, it’s always good to know how to manage a certain amount of time to get the desired outcome. Image Credit: sun ok | S...

Employee dissatisfaction is on the rise . Workers around the world are feeling disconnected, negative, or even just indifferent about their jobs, which has proven enough to spark what experts are calling The Great Resignation. How do you address this? What exactly are employees dissatisfied with? And which generation of workers is being hit the hardest? Image Credit: TORWAISTUDIO | Shutterstock Se...

Study after study shows that workers want flexibility and fulfillment, and in many cases, will leave their current employer if they don't get it. The question for leaders has now become: how do you retain and attract the best talent as employee priorities change? And on the flip side, with the talent pool opening up, how does the average jobseeker compete in a global race? Image Credit: Andrii Yal...