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WOBB has released its pandemic edition of the annual Malaysian Work Culture Report, highlighting the experiences of Malaysia’s labour force during the pandemic, as well as the job search and application behaviour of job seekers during/post-Movement Control Order (MCO). The report highlights a few interesting key trends that could help employers understand the behavior of the post-pandemic em...

How many zeros is that, altogether?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we strive towards a more eco-friendly future, leading tech giants have pledged to lower their carbon emissions, or reach “net zero” goals by 2050. While these major companies have put ambitious plans down on paper, achieving net-zero may not be as easy as it seems. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a lot of businesses, leaders head into introducing their products or services assuming that p eople are in a great frame of mind to buy . The mantra goes that all they have to do is cut through the noise, grab the customer’s attention and everything will be perfect.    But this is a myth.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia’s shopping mall occupancy rate declined for a fifth straight year , falling to 77.5% in 2020, its lowest since 2003, as retailers continue to be hammered by movement restrictions brought upon by the Covid-19 pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waiting to “cuti-cuti Malaysia” as soon as interstate borders open? Not so fast, says an expert, as a loosened policy could bring about the 4th wave of the pandemic. Based on the small yet sudden spike in cases and the alarming jump in infectivity rates, traveling across the country may not be the best idea at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Has remote working banished the idea of the sick day? Has the pandemic made us paranoid to put in that application when we have a migraine or a cold? And are we still, even in 2021, victims of the presenteeism problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pos Malaysia postmen will soon drop Covid-19 vaccine promotional flyers in mailboxes throughout the country, in a bid to boost registration for the shots. E-hailing giant Grab as well as retailer Parkson have also pledged their support, amid slow registrations for vaccinations. We discuss how Corporate Malaysia can do their part to boost the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. See omnystudio...

There is no “concrete evidence” to prove that it would be safe for people who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 to travel interstate and internationally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Expect two notifications about your vaccine appointments, one via SMS and the other a call. You’ll have the option to accept or reject the appointment, but once you’ve agreed to the appointment, attendance is compulsory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The role of artificial intelligence in our lives is slowly growing, and now we need to take it into consideration in our job hunt. How do you craft your resumé with the right words for the algorithms? How can you impress the bots with your cover letter? And how involved will they be in even the interview process? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic-induced slowdown has uncovered the need for reforms to address structural issues in the job market that would also ensure quality labour market recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Top Glove continues to find itself in hot water. The company was recently hit with forced labour allegations, causing the US market to suspend their import of Top Glove products. As investigations continue, we look into what employees can do to protect themselves moving forward. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now we know that A.I. is starting to become very capable at doing certain things. Beating Chess world champions? Done. Generating realistic faces and expressions? Check. But there are some things that it still seems to (arguably) be having some trouble doing. Like creating a cake recipe that everyone will like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now we know that A.I. is starting to become very capable at doing certain things. Beating Chess world champions? Done. Generating realistic faces and expressions? Check. But there are some things that it still seems to (arguably) be having some trouble doing. Like creating a cake recipe that everyone will like. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what seems to be the announcement everyone has been waiting for, the government is strongly considering allowing all those who have completed both doses of their vaccination to travel again. While vaxxed folk may be able to travel interstate for now, this policy should also allow them to travel anywhere in the world when borders are finally reopened. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

In an online environment riddled with misinformation and disinformation, is April Fools’ Day still appropriate? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apple has confirmed the date of its second virtual iteration of the Worldwide Developer Conference, and have announced the expansion of its Independent Repair Provider programme to a long list of countries, including Malaysia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 30% work-from-home policy has been revoked starting April 1 , leaving some people relieved and others concerned about the decision. While the government claims it has assessed the risk, many are wondering if this is the right time to gather in the office, just as more workplace clusters are emerging. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where overall media and entertainment growth stands at a measly 4 percent, reports estimate the audiobook and podcast market to grow by 25 percent and 30 percent , respectively, this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysian fans of Coldplay will be excited to learn that the incredibly successful band is giving them a treat – but not in the way they'd have expected. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The mainstream legitimization of cryptocurrency continues as major payments players like PayPal and VISA have embraced the concept as a method of payment. These forms of adoption aren’t new, but they emphasize the status of cryptocurrency as a technology that’s here to stay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world recognises being one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, on a local level we take a look at the newest government stimulus package, PEMERKASA and how grants and loans for SMEs have changed - or not - throughout this time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Like all relationships, business partnerships are complex. A healthy, cohesive collaboration can take your business to the next level, while a competitive or toxic dynamic can drag your business down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you go into business with someone, the right match can make or break the potential success of your company. So what are some of the factors to watch out for in a business partnership? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.