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Aug 4, 2021 • 19min
Are You A Bad Boss?
Following a recent viral video showing a leader openly swearing at and interrupting one of his employees at a town hall, we take a look at the signs of a bad boss, as well as how leaders should really behave themselves - and when caught in the act, how should you approach damage control Image Credit: Elnur | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2021 • 7min
Sunway Malls Launches Retailers Relief Financing Scheme
Sunway Malls is facilitating up to RM200mil in working capital to assist its retailers through financing facilities provided by RHB Banking Group and Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd. Image Credit: kalcubemaster | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2021 • 10min
'Escape Cameron Highlands'
The development of Escape Cameron Highlands, a new world-class tourism destination in Malaysia, is expected to kickstart the revival of the country’s domestic tourism industry which has been greatly hit by the Covid-19 pandemic since last year. Image Credit: RichardMc | PixabaySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2021 • 23min
6-month Paid Parental Leave, Anyone?
Volvo Cars is increasing paid parental leave for employees globally to 24 weeks regardless of gender. We discuss what inclusive and supportive policies like the Family Bond policy does for a company’s culture, employee happiness, and community engagement. Image Credit: Felipe Salgado | UnsplashSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2021 • 7min
Money On The Table For Early Startups
Following in the footsteps of the MIT100K Entrepreneurship Competition which has been running since 1989, Asia School of Business, one of the leading B-School in Asia launches it’s Inaugural 101K Entrepreneurship Competition this year. Image Credit: Peshkova | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2021 • 8min
Pharmacists Not Happy About Online Sale Of Covid Kits
Pharmacists are protesting against a link in the government’s MySejahtera app to a private e-commerce company selling Covid-19 self-test kits. The Malaysian Pharmacists Society also questioned the legality of the site’s name and said the online sale of self-test kits poses various risks, including inaccurate results. Image Credit: Bihlmayer Fotografie | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2021 • 23min
Can Employers Make Vaccinations Mandatory for Staff?
Legally speaking, can mandatory vaccinations be imposed by employers on their staff? While it may seem like the most logical way forward in order to safeguard public health and safety, does such a rule infringe on individual employee rights? Image Credit: staukestock | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2021 • 10min
Local Companies Urged To Adopt Stricter Net-Zero Emission Targets
Malaysian companies need to adhere to stricter climate-friendly requirements from international clients that have already endorsed net-zero emission targets, according to the United Nations Global Compact Network Malaysia and Brunei (UNGCMYB). Image Credit: laymanzoom | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2021 • 18min
Kabel’s 1-1-1 Movement For Jobseekers
Local start-up company Kabel is reaching out to forward thinking companies and job seeking Malaysians to join its 1-1-1 Movement that is on a mission to create 5,000 jobs for 5,000 Malaysians by Merdeka Day 2021. Image Credit: MARKETING Magazine Asia | marketingmagazine.com.mySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2021 • 8min
Unemployed Graduates Remain Flexible
Graduates are remaining increasingly unemployed, but according to experts this is less to do with a lack of qualification or skill than it is a lack of available high-skilled jobs. Image Credit: TypoArt BS | ShutterstockSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


