With many non-bank financial institutions cropping up recently, have you considered taking up a non-bank quick loan to improve your personal or business cash flow? But before you commit to a non-bank loan, what should you consider? We discuss. 

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Workers at an Amazon warehouse in New York have voted to unionize, creating the first union of Amazon employees in the US. The Amazon Labor Union are seeking longer breaks, paid time off if they get injured, and an hourly wage of $30 compared to the $18 they currently receive. The formation of this union however comes as a huge blow to Amazon, which has aggressively fought against unionisation. We discuss the resurging interest in forming unions in recent years, as well as if the effects of this trend will soon be felt here in Malaysia.

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When was the last time your boss patted you on your shoulder to tell you that you’ve done a good job? It’s been proven that well-recognised employees are more motivated, productive and more determined to create innovations and boost workplace efficiency. And did you know that employees report that recognition is more effective than an additional bonus of five per cent of their salary? Tune in as we discuss the importance of workplace recognition and how you, as a leader, could motivate your employees to better your business with Prof. Loredana Padurean, Senior Associate Dean at Asia School of Business.

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At some point, you’ve probably gasped at the fact that your favourite ‘teh tarik’ is now RM2.50 instead of RM2. Price hikes are a normal part of inflation and a fluctuating economy, and this year, the transition towards endemicity is further complicating things. While surges in prices are understandable, it doesn’t make it any easier for consumers. Where else can we expect to pay more for our usual goods? Will prices ever come down? And can retailers carve a niche by keeping prices steady?

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Safe to say that like most other industries, transportation and logistics are currently facing immense changes; and like all change, this brings both risk and opportunity. So what are the biggest challenges for the logistics industry, and what are the possible solutions?

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Employers are free to decide if they want their entire workforce to return to offices or otherwise starting today, April 1st. We discuss what transitioning into the endemic phase means for the way we work, and look at how some organisations are championing the flexi work week model to maintain a balance.

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After working from home for more than two years, companies are now trying to get everyone to return to the office. While some of us feel excited to finally see our colleagues in person again, some of our co-workers might feel extremely overwhelmed; they may feel self-conscious, have a difficult time talking to colleagues, clients and managers, or even sometimes skip lunch due to fear of interaction. How can we help our colleagues with social anxiety? We speak to John Pinto, Assistant Head of Counselling at ThoughtFull World, to understand how to lend a hand to those in need of moral support.

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Why should leaders care if their teams are happy? Apart from the fact that people want to work for people who care about their happiness, research from the University of Warwick suggests that happy people are more productive at work.

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Should you file income tax if you run an online store during your free time? Should you file income tax if you do food delivery full time? How does income tax work for side hustles? Pang Tun Yau, Chief Editor of RinggitPlus joins us for this discussion.

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