Enterprise Explores

The MCO has put a whole new focus on the video medium; there’s a webinar around every corner, an Instagram livestream every other minute, and a slew of YouTube tutorials that have sprung up. With that, technical and performance difficulties have also been rampant across the online video wave. We have 5 things you need to think about before you switch on that webcam for your next video appear...

As Uber heads to court next month, its London rivals are partnering up to take it down. Image Credit: AFP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new partnership between eBay and LendingPoint is offering merchants on eBay access to loans. The pilot program will give eBay sellers in the U.S. access to funding to help grow and sustain their businesses.   The program, eBay Seller Capital is powered by the fintech company LendingPoint. The program offers access to installment loans for select sellers. It is currently available to select...

The pandemic and its ensuing global lockdown has created an economic mess. Surprisingly, that hasn’t stopped people from actually saving more and clearing their debts during the MCO. Could this be because of the moratorium? Or is it because there’s nothing much to spend on these days? While this isn’t a blanket scenario, many Malaysians seem to be using the MCO period to upgrade...

After five years of research into women and the workplace, McKinsey and company have stated, ‘...we see bright spots at senior levels. But companies need to focus their efforts earlier in the pipeline to make real progress.’   The first step, as they say, is fixing the “broken rung”.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden has announced Senator Kamala Harris of California as his pick for Vice President, the first black woman and person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office in the US. We discuss her leadership qualities and mastery of communication , and how it’s led her to the Biden presidential ticket. Image credit: AFP See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researchers have compared employee behavior over two 8-week periods before and after Covid-19 lockdowns. Looking at email and meeting meta-data, the results were quite surprising. Do you think you’re logging longer hours during the pandemic workday? Are you stuck in more meetings and sending more emails? We discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 caused three years of digital transformation to happen in just three months. Business continuity became a buzzword and indicator for how well a company could navigate the sudden shift to remote work . And it became clear early on that those who had heavily invested in digital transformation initiatives before the onset of the pandemic had a better chance of survival in the “new norm...

There’s a narrative that more screen time is leading to killing attention spans, making us more biased, and ruining our eyes… and the solution to that seems to be reading more. But what if your phone WAS the tool that helped you read more ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Entrepreneurship isn't passive. It is very active. The reality is, there is no guarantee that becoming an entrepreneur will grant you this financial security and endless stream of incoming revenue each month. But, it does give you something else.     If you're considering joining the entrepreneurial world, make sure you want it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Cultural stereotypes such as the idea that men are more suited for paid work and women are more suited for taking care of the home and family, may contribute to gender imbalances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, among other undesirable gender disparities. Might these stereotypes be learned from language ? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Software designed for gaming is now letting people visit prospective homes without leaving their existing one. We discuss how VR is changing the house shopping experience and the property industry at large, plus the potential use of new technology in helping you lease out your home in the future - minus the estate agents. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems everyone had to adjust and adapt their businesses to operate differently during the MCO; but what were some of the smartest or most unique approaches to that pivot? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir, has officially joined Tik Tok. His first video on the platform is a tribute to Tun Dr Siti Hasmah and their marriage of 64 years. We discuss leaders joining Gen Z-driven social media platforms, and how this may be one of the most wholesome things we’ve seen in a while. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram strikes again with the app cloning. First, they came for Snapchat by introducing Stories, and now they’re going after TikTok in the US with their new creation, Reels.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Instagram announced new features aimed at curbing online bullying on its platform, including a warning to people as they are preparing to post abusive remarks. Additionally, Facebook and Twitter have penalised Trump for posts containing coronavirus misinformation - in the world of social media, how far should the platform self-censor? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) - has partnered with Fintech Lab to create the Digital Small Business Accelerator (DSBA) designed to help SMEs digitise their businesses. Online applications can be made via this Google Form.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, and Google responded to a torrent of tough questions from Congress when they testified before the House Judiciary Committee’s antitrust subcommittee. But what can we learn from how these tech titans fared on a high-profile Zoom call in terms of creating the ideal virtual meeting? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft isn’t unfamiliar with the younger demographic, especially via products like the XBox. But as the tech giant circles the TikTok crisis in an attempt to keep it legal in the US, they’ve garnered the love and support of a much younger, more rabid fanbase in the form of Gen Z creators. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft announced Tuesday it will be launching its Netflix-style cloud gaming service on Sept. 15 as part of a $15-per-month subscription bundle.   The company initially revealed it would make its xCloud streaming platform a free add-on to its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate service last month. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which costs $15 a month, is the firm’s top subscription product and gives...

One of the primary characteristics of running any business is resilience; it’s a learned skill rather than an innate trait for most, but we have a few tips for how to avoid and bounce back from crashes and challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s so much content on TV now to keep us entertained, yet for some reason TV has taken a more “antisocial” turn. With the pandemic separating us and with streaming services releasing full seasons at a go, watercooler chat has declined, and there seems to be nothing significant to see on TV anymore . And with more ways to consume entertainment, the social aspect of TV is on th...

While the number of COVID-19 infections in Malaysia is under control, the government is continuing to implement measures to make sure another wave doesn’t happen. It is now mandatory for all business premises to use the MySejatera app to make contact tracing more robust and detailed in the coming months.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often cite “networking” as an important skill for success in the workplace, but how can you best utilise your network , especially if you’re job-hunting during this period of economic recession? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted companies with many scrambling to deal with the sudden disruption, losses, and other changes to their businesses. But what about the heart of every company - their people, the workforce? How should companies manage the workforce shifts (i.e. changing headcount needs, or new skills to address new ways of doing business) brought about by disruption not just to thei...