Enterprise Explores

COVID-19 and the subsequent social distancing measures have propelled consumers to behave and think differently. Overnight, consumers have become more careful with how they spend their money, where they spend their money and the platforms they use to make their daily purchases and transactions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While the importance of contact tracing cannot be denied during this time, a lot of concern has been raised regarding personal data management on these apps. Hence, the government has now assured the public that all contact tracing data will be destroyed six months after the end of the MCO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gone are the days when interns were hired to merely fetch lunch and do menial work. Modern businesses now understand that in order to move forward, it’s best to tap into specific skills that come naturally to different ages and demographics within their workforceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Malaysia-based fintech company JurisTech have announced that it has acquired personal finance company iMoney for an undisclosed amount.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s understandable to accept every request in the workplace. You might think that saying yes to everything that is asked of you will get you liked and accepted. You want to prove your value, show your worth, be a team player, get a foothold in the office and be indispensable. But you can only do so much. Learn how to say no. Stop being a people pleaser, and still win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wear a mask, wash your hands, sanitize regularly, and don’t lick your fingers! With everything that’s going on in the world, KFC has decided to drop its “finger lickin’ good” slogan to reflect the times we’re in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sayings like “keep your chin up” and “find the silver lining” have proven to be helpful in times of trouble. However, as the world struggles through COVID-19, these methods of finding positivity can feel a little out of touch or even forced, leading to the issue of toxic optimism.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As you wander around some streets in San Francisco, you might come across a white fridge with paintings of garlic and carrots on the outside. Inside you’ll find that it’s full of juice, cartons of eggs, loaves of bread and a drawer full of fresh vegetables. All for the taking, at no cost.    The fridge was set up by Cheetah, a wholesale grocery delivery startup, as a way to reduce the company’s food waste and give that food directly to Bay Area residents in need.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The diamond industry has dealt with controversy and stigma over the last couple of decades with news of unethical mining and questionable practices that violate human rights becoming a topic of debate and discussion. As younger consumers demand more transparency with their purchases, jewelry companies like Tiffany & Co. are spearheading a movement to disclose every detail of their diamonds so that consumers are assured of where their precious stones come from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you were to look at many of the stock photo sites and type in “entrepreneurial child” - you might see images of kids helming lemonade stands, wearing a cute business suit, or looking over a chart on a PC screen. These kids exist. In reality.   But it does raise a question, did these kids choose to be an entrepreneur - or was their destiny decided for them by someone else, like a parent?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.