Sometimes we realise something is off about a job application during the application process. But other times, we only realise we made a mistake when we walk through the office doors on the first day. We ask if our listeners have ever applied for a job and regretted it, and provide a guideline to figure out if you’re applying to a job for the wrong reasons.

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A project by University Putra Malaysia, U3A (University of the Third Age) aims to provide older Malaysians with new skills and courses that they can learn without the pressure of exams and strict deadlines.

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In an era when there's so much information — so much content — that we can never, ever be bored, Some people have come to a breaking point: They’re giving up podcasts.

Their brain is melted from an onslaught of news and takes. And they’ve come to realise that they are overwhelmed and the only way to catch their breath is to cut something out. So they’ve cracked open their podcast app for the last time for the foreseeable future.

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Mental health issues among the working community have long been attributed to poor working conditions, rigid timelines, and mundane office culture, yet even with the rise of “cool and trendy” workplaces that prioritize work-life fulfilment, there seems to be no decline in the number of people suffering from work-related mental conditions.

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We all joke about “Malaysian time” and complain about Malaysian productivity. But in reality, how do you approach working or interacting with someone who is your time management opposite? And what are your time management pet peeves?

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There are many elements of our lives we sacrifice for the sake of our workplace productivity and success. But where do we set boundaries, and what do we totally own ourselves?

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Few things are more valuable than a loyal employee. It’s not just because replacing a skilled worker could cost your business double that individual double that individual’s salary. You lose that person’s knowledge, productivity and experience.

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Often, laid off employees are people who were simply caught up in a corporate reorganisation, laid off because of a duplication or merger - or something else that has nothing to do with their performance. This talent capital often gets overlooked.

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Research shows that there is a direct correlation between bilingualism and intelligence, memory skills and higher academic achievement. With that in mind, we thought we’d explore what other secondary skills you’ve learned, and why.

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We’ve all complained about spending too much time at the office, but it turns out that men and women respond to working long hours or weekends a little differently.

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