Today, Monday the 30th of September is #InternationalPodcastDay. So, naturally, we bring to you our Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah segment to find out the history and significance of this day.

In the world of talent management, high-performing employees, or HIPOs are the holy grail. Smart, agile, and talented - they have a higher chance of succeeding at roles that are critical to business performance. But how do you know if your organisation sees you as a HIPO?

Researchers have called the prospectus for WeWork’s IPO filing a “masterpiece of obfuscation.” How did the co-working giant spiral from a $47 billion valuation to talk of bankruptcy in just 6 weeks? This is the story of the six weeks that almost ended WeWork.

Do you think attractiveness is a factor in success at work? Research shows that good-looking people tend to get ahead at work. But new studies show that might not be the case in all industries.

Occasionally, writers run into “writer’s block”, where despite their passion and talent for writing, they just can’t seem to find the right words. Ritu Mehrish discusses a similar concept for leadership in her book, “Leader’s Block”, as well as how to move past the obstacles that are stumping you in your passion for what you do. 

Sheila Singam, founder of Human Equation, joins us in the studio for the last Monday of the month to discuss how and why we should work to build more healthy, productive relationships at work through the use of case studies from her clientele.

The mismatch between supply and demand in the property sector has no easy solution. This morning, we speak to P.Gunasegaram, the new editor-in-chief of Focus Malaysia, about housing schemes, 'bankable' consumers, and the upcoming Budget 2020.

Iskandar Malaysia was established 13 years ago with the aim of becoming an international metropolis by 2025. We speak to Datuk Ismail Ibrahim, CEO of the Iskandar Regional Development Authority, to find out how far along they are in achieving this lofty aim, and what stands in the way. We also discuss how important Singapore is to the success of this economic corridor and why all we see are the property overhang headlines.

A World Bank report has suggested that Malaysians' income could rise as much as 26% if women have equal access to economic opportunities. Seeing as this would mean a RM9,400 more in annual income per capita, we speak to Achim Schmillen, Senior Economist for Social Protection & Labour at the World Bank Group, on the barriers to achieving gender parity in this issue, as well as the current government's measures towards including more women in the workforce.

A new Californian law wants to give more protection to ride-sharing drivers by classifying them as employees. It will be no easy route for drivers as Uber is preparing to argue that drivers aren't core to their business. It might also muddy the lines between gig wages and what are effectively higher union costs.