The hard truth we have to accept as a result of the pandemic is how some of us were forced to pivot careers. Some even needed to find additional income streams in order to be more financially secure, and to combat the uncertain future of our global economy. And as many have embarked on diversifying their skill sets, the phrase "multi-hyphenate career" became more popular and this career cannot be explained with just one job title. Have you recently added a hyphen to your job title too? 

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The discussion surrounding chicken and egg supplies has unveiled the vulnerability of Malaysia's food supply chain; is our poultry supply actually sustainable in the long run? A potential solution could be found with alternative proteins, which may allow space for food security to bounce back, especially when Malaysia's inflation has shot up at its fastest rate in nearly five years. We speak to Anabelle Co-Martinent, Chief Marketing Officer of Phuture Foods, to know more.

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If you’re feeling sadder, more worried and anxious over the past few years, you’re not alone. With uncertainty continuing to make the future feel bleak and unpredictable, Gallup's Latest Global Emotions Report shows that our Negative Experience Index has been pushed to a new high in 2021. Can we bounce back from feeling negative? How does it affect our work? Can we recover from stress and Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan? We find out with Dr Anasuya Jegathevi Jegathesan, Dean of Psychology and Social Sciences, University of Cyberjaya.

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Hundreds of workers from tech start-ups in Southeast Asia have been fired in the last few months, proving that the fast-growing industry is not immune to the global economic slowdown. These startups are being more cautious in scaling their team fast and turning their focus on optimising their resources as their costs increase. For more insights, we speak to Rene Menezes, President and Co-Founder of Involve Asia to understand the landscape in the tech startup space. 

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When the Flexi Work Arrangements announcement was made to be put in place coming September 1, different concerns have arisen - what should employees look for when making an application for flexi work arrangements? What should employers look out for? Can businesses adapt to this ‘sudden change’? We discuss this from a legal perspective with Lawyer Henn Xhen Low of Thomas Philip Advocates & Solicitors. 

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Less than 40% of marketers employ consumer research to drive their marketing decisions, and it’s a massive misconception that consumer research is simply a luxury. In fact, consumer research should serve as the foundation of every business. Consumers are no longer affected by mass marketing approaches. How do you keep on top of ever-changing consumer behaviour and preferences after nearly three years of unprecedented disruption and being in a continual state of uncertainty? What’s the real value of consumer and market research, and what are the tools available in this new age of digitisation? 

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As traditional farming becomes unsustainable and starts to threaten Malaysia's food security, alternatives must be looked into to overcome these challenges, and one of which is vertical farming. We look more into this agritech space with Matt van Leeuwen, Chief Innovation Officer of Sunway Group and director of Sunway XFarms. 

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Globally, Malaysia ranks eighth among nations that mismanage plastic waste, and Malaysians reportedly dump over 30,000 tonnes of plastic waste into the sea yearly. What is our progress in reducing this pollution, and how can we do better, faster?

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Companies are launching new brand value propositions to stay relevant in the marketplace, mostly trying to pull the heartstrings of their customers to purchase their products and services. What is brand value proposition and how do we use it at its fullest potential that might be helpful for our businesses? We find out more from Jan Wong, Founder & Online Strategist at OpenMinds Resources.

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Wanting a salary advance often requires an awkward conversation with the boss, and if this fails, could push cash-strapped workers to take up payday loans or incur overdraft fees. Is there a way to avoid or mitigate this issue? Earned wage access (EWA) companies certainly think so.

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