Enterprise Explores

With the growing awareness of ESG best practices these days, a new crop of entrepreneurs have answered the call by balancing sustainability practices and entrepreneurship. So what makes sustainable entrepreneurship different? We speak with Harith Ridzuan, co-founder of The Green Factory, to get a better idea of what sustainable entrepreneurship is, and why it matters for our collective future.Image Credit: Shutterstock | smshootSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index report has been released and it shows some interesting data around the current work trends. One of which is a growing gap in how different employers and employees perceive hybrid working. We speak to Rosalind Quek, General Manager for Modern Work at Microsoft Asia to explain about this study and its key findings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes have been a big part of the e-commerce space for the past 2 years and are projected to continue growing rapidly in Malaysia. With a lower entry barrier compared to other financial institutions, how has it changed our shopping habits? Vernon Chua, CEO of Innergia Labs joins us to discuss how BNPL has changed e-commerce and the factors behind its rising popularity.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Przemek KlosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The upcoming GE 15 will be closely watched and scrutinised, with major contests expected across the country. Another space to watch is social media platforms, which have made it easier for politicians or political parties to spread information in the run-up to the election. Dr. Niki Cheong, Lecturer in Digital Culture and Society at King's College London, joins us to discuss the political social media landscape and how it has allowed politicians and political parties to connect with potential voters… or to confuse them? Image Credit: Shutterstock | Tero VesalainenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to the e-Conomy SEA 2022 report, about 100 million of the 460 million internet users in SEA have come online in the past 3 years. How can businesses continue to embrace digitalisation, and what resources or support structures are out there to help SMEs build their digital resilience? Claire Featherstone, Maxis’ Acting Chief Enterprise Business Officer, explains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emotions can play a key role in how an organisation functions. Hope, however, is one emotion that’s often overlooked though it can play a complex role in any business or organisation. We speak to Deepa George, Managing Consultant at MYHRC to discuss the multi-faceted role of hope in organisations and how companies can leverage it without the pitfalls.Image Credit: Shutterstock | fizkesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best way to learn is to make mistakes; the second best way is to learn from the mistakes of others. Communication and connections have emerged as key to the success of many entrepreneurs; but exactly how much time and effort should be dedicated to creating and maintaining your business peer network? Nick Jonsson, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Executives’ Global Network Malaysia, explains.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Rawpixel.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With GE15 coming up, we check in with Chin Chee Seong, national secretary general for the SME Association of Malaysia on SMEs’ hopes for the next elected government coming into power and how political stability can help businesses thrive in the years moving forward.Image Credit: Shutterstock | Alexandru NikaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital transformation is more than a buzz word these days with businesses and organisations embarking on digitalisation efforts in a bid to keep up with the current business landscape. So how can digital transformation initiatives align with sustainability practices? Margie Ong, CEO for Thoughts In Gear (TIG) joins us to discuss current awareness levels when it comes to sustainability and how digital transformation can help businesses with their sustainability efforts. Image Credit: Shutterstock | metamorworksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication is an important skill that can make or break a leader. But how does leadership communication differ from normal forms of communication and what makes it effective? Dr. Patricia Lau from the School of Business at Monash University Malaysia joins us to share her thoughts on what leadership communication is and how it can be a powerful tool in any organisation's leadership.Image Credit: Shutterstock | RidoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.