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There have been a lot of HR topics covering how businesses are struggling to attract talent, shortening of working hours, and the new employment act. CXL, a homegrown HR solutions company believes businesses should hire contingent talent and how they can be used effectively.  What tech are they utilising to streamline this process, and how is it helping, or hindering, onboarding?

Companies are racing towards digitalisation; and whilst this is the direction they need to be heading in, especially in 2022, it can be an expensive endeavour especially for SMEs and MSMEs. Current tools that are available for productivity and cybersecurity are either free (with caveats) or extremely expensive for a small business. This is where the partnership between Open-Xchange, BigDomain and DotAsia hopes to change things. This collaboration offers advanced email and productivity tools, and digital services with integrated cybersecurity protection, with the goal of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in digitising securely and seamlessly - all at an affordable price. 

『马来西亚 15 届全国大选』迈进倒数阶段，各政党联盟也在竞选期中陆续公布竞选宣言。另外，为了让游子得以返乡旅履行公民义务，将投票日前夕列订为特别公假的建议也开始从各党派参选人口中提出；而各个州属也受促宣布特假。而不少需要安排交通回返他州选区投票的选民，也正在为此挠破脑袋。

谈及企业是否必须配合有可能公布的特别公假而休业，业内人士并不认为这是唯一方案… 对竞选宣言的主要内容，尽管业内人士颔首称道，却更期待更广泛的落地与更周详的执行。本期节目，『开门见商』就从执行面着手，一谈中小微型企业板块，究竟有没有觉得：政府在「偷懒」？

As difficult as it may be, sometimes relationships don't work out the way we want them to be and unfortunately a divorce may be the last option for a couple. And while the emotional aspect can be painful, there is a financial aspect to consider as well. Who gets what and how will you go about it? Rozanna Rashid of Alpine Advisory shares some thoughts on the cost of divorce in Malaysia. 

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Prasarana has announced the closure of 16 LRT stations until 15 November, causing massive disruption and inconvenience to KL commuters. We unpack why this has happened, what are the remedial actions that should take place and who is accountable for with Aziff Azuddin, Independent Urban Mobility Researcher. We also discuss which manifesto has the most comprehensive transportation solution for Malaysia.

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Selangor has many attractions to draw tourists - both natural and manmade - and many locals are discovering them especially in the years before international travel resumed. How has the state helped its travel, tourism and hospitality players survive the Covid-19 pandemic lockdowns and what is it doing now to revitalise this sector? Azrul Shah Mohamad, the CEO of Tourism Selangor, talks about balancing the fragile natural beauty that is Selangor state while pursuing the lucrative tourism dollar.

No other seat exemplifies the dilemma between party and candidate that voters are faced with better than this seat. It’s a crowded field with 7 contenders for the seat, but all eyes are on caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaludin running for Umno, Barisan Nasional  and Datuk. R. Ramanan of PKR, defending what is long seen as the PKR stronghold. The incumbent MP, M. Sivarasa held this seat with an overwhelming majority in GE14 but was dropped this time round. For insights, we speak to Dr Lau Zhe Wei, Assistant Professor, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).

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Although Republicans eked out convincing wins in many states and gained control of the House of Representatives in the US midterm elections, it was by no means the bulldozing of the Democrats that some foretold. Meanwhile the race for control of the Senate remains on a cliff-hanger, with seats in Georgia and Arizona currently too close to call. How will these elections impact President Biden’s policymaking for the remainder of his term? We discuss the implications with Dr. Adrian Ang of RSIS.

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The Crypto market is going into free fall with the impending collapse of the exchange FTX. What reverberations does this have on the wider financial market? Tony Nash, CEO of Complete Intelligence tells us whilst giving us his views on the next set of US inflation figures.

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A special episode of Pulse Picks this week as we approach election season - we handpick you tunes about democracy & people-power, taking you behind the political messages of each track.

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The Clash - Know Your Rights

Marvin Gaye - You're the Man

Aretha Franklin - Respect

Public Enemy - Fight the Power

The Linda Lindas - Vote!

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Get Up Stand Up

Radiohead - Electioneering

The Beatles - Revolution