Gaming has evolved over the past few decades and gone from having a small following of computer nerds to drawing over 2.7 billion players in 2020. Major publishers like Tencent and Sony Interactive are earning in the billions, announcing major consolidations like the recent Bungie takeover and Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. 

But are all gamers the same? And where is all that money coming from in gaming advertising?

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With international borders rapidly reopening globally, Malaysia welcomed more than 250,000 people crossing borders since the reopening on 1 April 2022. Starting with a positive note, what does the future trajectory for tourism look like for Malaysia? And what can Malaysia do to attract more tourists? Could the number of incoming tourists revert to pre-pandemic level? We speak to Hannah Pearson, Founding Partner of Pear Anderson to get more insights on the current stats and outlook of Malaysia’s tourism.

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With the ‘Great Resignation’ still in full force, it seems like many people are finding happiness in companies that provide better work-life perks than their previous employers. Or is that really the case? While significant change is always encouraged to battle burnout, heightened stress, and toxic work culture, it seems like it doesn’t always fix the problem. We speak to an expert in psychology to find out why making major changes may not be a cure for everyone experiencing burnout.

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A Toronto-based nonprofit, FoodShare, is now paying candidates who are offered an interview $75. CEO Paul Taylor says that prospective hires shouldn't "bear the costs of an interview," which could include commuting, transit costs or child care. And if candidates are required to complete an interview-related presentation, FoodShare "will financially compensate the candidate for that work at a rate equal to the hourly rate for the position." So should employers start paying candidates to take part in job interviews? Should you assign tasks to interviewees before hiring them? What does the future of hiring ethics look like?

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Shein may have the fast-fashion market cornered, but a growing number of its customers are calling for increased accountability from the company as designers continue to accuse it of ripping off their work. We discuss the impact of having your designs, products or prints “used as inspiration” and how small business owners can protect their trademark and designs.

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From remote to hybrid working, talent shortages to the Great Resignation and now the Great Reshuffle - the pandemic pushed us to rethink and reimagine the employer-employee dynamic for better work productivity. Are Malaysian employers ready to transition fully to adapt to employees’ needs? And what does the future of talent recruitment look like? We explore more with Oswald Yeo, Co-Founder & CEO of Glints, an online talent recruitment and career discovery platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan.

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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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Do we want them to have common sense?

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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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