Enterprise Explores

Working from home seems like a win-win for most people. Workers gain more flexibility around their working and living arrangements, and companies stand to save money. But as we've seen with smartphone and social-media culture, what can start out as an exciting new way of doing things can have negative effects after wide adoption and long-term use.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As retail stores open their doors to the new norm, many store owners were shocked when they stepped into their outlets for the first time in almost 2 months. Mould was found on leather products, sofa chairs, cinema seats and many more. It took hours of cleaning before items could be put back on the rack.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Revenge spending happens when consumers who have missed shopping at their favorite outlets overindulge in retail therapy after the lockdown. We’ve seen this happen in China, but will this happen in Malaysia too, post MCO? We discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COVID-19 crisis has led to dramatic shifts in consumer behavior. Retailers will have to work hard to meet ever-evolving customer experience requirements in order to win and remain relevant. We discuss the latest report by McKinsey on how retailers can adapt in the new normal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where the live entertainment industry has essentially all but shut down, people have had to find creative ways to carry on. Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon are hosting their shows from their homes, and Saturday Night Live does Zoom-based skits. But now there’s a virtual talk show that does happen in the same room, complete with interviews and musical guests - and it’s all happening on Anima Crossing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As more Malaysians face unemployment due to the pandemic, MDEC has partnered with Coursera to offer access to free courses for unemployed Malaysians. The partnership serves as an opportunity for unemployed persons to upskill over the next few months, and hopefully find themselves eligible for a variety of new jobs and opportunities in due time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making a career change in the midst of a global pandemic might seem wild at first. After all, the unemployment rate is currently at the highest since the Great Depression.   But many people right now are considering taking a job in a different industry, whether it’s because they’ve been laid off from a job in a struggling industry or because the crisis caused them to reevaluate some major life choices.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China’s various industries have been on the road to recovery over the last few weeks, but it seems business isn’t as smooth as intended. Their automotive scene is seeing a slump post-lockdown as industry players struggle to navigate a strange post-lockdown landscape. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coronavirus has upended the way people shop, sparking serious deals for some items and hefty price increases for others. Online purchases rocketed higher last month, according to an Adobe Analytics study released Thursday. Americans who don't have to travel to work also don't need to buy clothes to wear to the office, the gym, or to other social outings. That helped boost pajama sales by 143% but fueled a 13% sales decline for pants, Adobe Analytics said. The price for bras also dropped by 12%.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not everyone has the privilege of a home office, and that has never been clearer in the COVID-19-spurred age of working from home. Unfortunately, the inability to control your workspace has the potential to poison a company’s work culture and induce anxiety for many struggling remote workers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.