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How do we start practically implementing hybrid work? What are the challenges in place for employees, leaders, and organisations? Image Credit: Piscine26 | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Resignation is in full force, and employees are leaving their old jobs in search of ones that provide increased flexibility. As such, companies are finding it extremely difficult to cater to the “new needs” of the post-pandemic worker. However, some employees have also disappeared in the void between jobs. There seems to be no rush to settle into a new career anytime soon. Image Credit: Piscine26 | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Effective immediately, gyms in Phase Two of National Recovery Plan (NRP) are allowed to operate with 50% capacity, Minister for Youth and Sports Ahmad Faizal Azumu said on 17 September 2021 (Friday). He urged the public to follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place, especially the ventilation guidelines. Image Credit: 4 PM production | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A recent study by Sage shows SMEs around the world are united by a desire to create impact. They want to contribute positively to their community, environment, and to promote diversity. We discuss the challenges SMEs face in trying to create more positive impact, how to balance their varied priorities and business motivations – as well as how doing the right thing for their businesses, customers, and community can all go hand in hand. Image Credit: Pasuwan | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graduates in Malaysia are struggling to secure jobs that match their qualifications despite a rising unemployment rate in the country. While policymakers have called for intensified efforts from the government to fix this problem, industry experts believe it’s a lot more complex than it seems. Image Credit: Syda Productions | Shutterstock See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More economic sectors, including ones in states under Phase One of the National Recovery Plan, were allowed to operate beginning Friday. But are these businesses being given enough due notice to prepare for re-opening? And how badly have they been affected by being closed for so long? Image Credit: Hananeko_Studio | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to a press release by the Business Events Council of Malaysia (BECM), livelihoods and jobs contributing to over RM27.5 billion to Malaysia's GDP are at stake with further delays to reopening this crucial industry. Image Credit: PureSolution | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever since the pandemic began, there’s been a sharp increase in interest for local brands with campaigns like #SapotLokal, the Buy Malaysia Campaign, and even #KitaJagaKita. Will this renewed support for local brands continue into the future? Image Credit: xtock | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the world heads more towards making remote work mainstream, here are a few learnings from more than a year of this new way of working. Image Credit: Sharomka | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s clear that remote work is here to stay, according to a bevy of surveys and statistics. It’s been a long time coming, so how will Malaysia adapt to the new mainstream? What are the pros and cons? Image Credit: Rymden | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.