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Over the past couple of years, more and more people have started to work in shared spaces for a number of reasons. It could be due to cost, or it could be because they feel as though the environment is more conducive to collaboration. However, with the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the chances are that these spaces are seeing fewer and fewer patrons. How are these spaces keeping the areas clean, productive and profitable during the outbreak?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're getting fed up of being told to wash your hands for 20 seconds, or even getting fed up of washing your hands for 20 seconds, then you're just not doing it musically enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coronavirus is turning global markets upside down, but recessions are fertile ground for disruption. And for savvy entrepreneurs, this equals opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

COVID-19 has not only impacted the travel and tourism industry but also various different sectors as the world has become an interconnected digital sphere. In the retail sector, supply chain has seen some slowdowns and offline stores are taking a hit, but online retailers and ecommerce players are starting to see some surge. But what about your behaviour? Has your behaviour changed over the last few weeks due to all these events taking place?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recently the Australian government announced their economic stimulus package to aid individuals who are taking a hit from the COVID-19 outbreak by announcing payment reliefs for casual employees and independent contractors, including gig economy workers, that do not receive paid sick leave. And over here in Malaysia, The Perikatan Nasional government has launched a special fund to provide financial aid to those directly affected by the Covid-19 outbreak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alipay have set out an ambitious plan to become digitally entrenched in the businesses of 40 million service providers across China, in a move to gain an edge over rivals like WeChat and Meituan Dianping amid the coronavirus outbreak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many organisations are now being inclusive and interactive about setting KPIs for the team, including team leads. This means welcoming input not only from department heads and managers, but also analysts and team members. If you could set KPIs for your boss or leader, what would they be? We also speak to some experts about the kind of KPIs that should be set for our new cabinet ministers, under Perikatan Nasional.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Italy undergoes a nationwide lockdown to fight the spread of COVID-19, the Italian government has announced a blanket suspension of mortgage payments to help its residents cope. We discuss Italy’s proactive measures to aid its people in this time of crisis, and how being the worst hit country in Europe hasn’t stopped the nation’s quick reflexes in dealing with this threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The COVID-19 outbreak does not seem to be slowing down. The number of cases that have tested positive is increasing daily, whilst many employees are being forced to work remotely. A pandemic outbreak of this magnitude has caught companies, and many industries off guard, with a shockwave tearing through their supply chains and businesses. So how exactly do you plan for a sudden disruption?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trust is an essential, yet often overlooked, ingredient in leadership. A decline in trust can lead to lower rates of compliance, and stakeholders i.e. citizens, businesses or employees (in a corporate setting) can also become more risk-averse, delaying important decisions that are essential to regain competitiveness and jumpstart growth. So how do leaders build and retain trust? We discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.