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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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Working 9-5 is a very sedentary way of living, and you’d assume with all that stillness you wouldn’t be losing too much energy. So why is it that we all come back home from a work day totally drained? Turns out, scientists have some hypotheses on just that.

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Air travel during the coronavirus outbreak can be made safer with a few basic precautions - and taking a window seat helps. According to a study of 10 transcontinental United States flights by the FlyHealthy Research Team from 2018, window seat passengers have far fewer close encounters on a plane than people in aisle and middle seats, which thus lowers their risk of getting an infectious disease.

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Experts say Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s new cabinet line-up is well chosen as it comprises candidates with vast experience in many aspects. We discuss the unorthodox structural changes in the Prime Minister’s line up, and the potential impact these experienced ministers could have on the country’s economy.

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Those who had slept less than six hours a night the week before were four times more likely to catch the cold compared with those who got more than seven hours of sleep.  Are you getting enough sleep?

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