Brian Cracknell, Director, Languageworks and advocate of PRiSM (Projects integrating Sustainable Methods) shared the 5'P's and 3 'E's of the green movement last year.  This year, he gives us an update on the level that sustainability methods are being adopted, including how the UN’s 2015 Post-Engagement Architecture can help.

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Travelling or the safety of travelling in particular has suddenly taken on a new lease of life in light of recent events. Awareness amongst companies and the general public of the importance of putting in place guidelines and structures for risk management and mitigation has never been more crucial. More so with the increased travel and assignments brought about by business expansion and geographical growth. International SOS shares their Global Framework on Safety, Health and Security and their Medical Risk Outlook for 2014. 

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Employers have adopted a sales-and-marketing mindset when it comes to attracting quality candidates. They use a variety of online channels and drive them to engaging, well-branded candidate-touch points, such as a dedicated careers website, which make the right individuals want to apply.  Cazar, a technology and consulting service company in the talent acquisition space recently published a study entitled Where to Source Top Candidates in 2014. Lim Soon Heng speaks to Steven to find out which channels yield the best results. 

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Freeport Retail, a leading developer and operator of Outlet Centres in Europe has partnered with Langkah Realiti Sdn Bhd (a wholly owned subsidiary of A’Famosa Group) to develop Freeport A’Famosa Outlet Village in Malaysia – bringing the first international outlet shopping to the region.

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The company that manufactures paper-based products for the healthcare industry has to confront environmental issues. Kimberly-Clark Professional shares its green-initiatives, underscoring that all companies can do more and benefiting their bottom-line.

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How can the 6 Secrets of National Transformation work for the PR industry? Ku Kok Peng, Director at PEMANDU and speaker at the forthcoming PR Summit 2014 on April 29th, discusses challenges in PR with Andy See, Secretary of the PRCA, and reveals how the secrets at work in transforming the nation can be applied to advance the industry.

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Crises no matter how large or small occur all around us on a daily basis. Yet, most companies kick into crisis mode only when something unexpected happens. How prepared are companies for a crisis and what actions can they take to plan ahead?

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Endeavor.org has been helping entrepreneurs by connecting them to over 2,700 local and international business mentors, a global investor network and partnerships for top talent. We catch up with them for an update on progress, what they have discovered from their journey and hear about the first successful candidate at the 52nd Endeavor International Selection Panel in Jakarta - what he did right, and what assistance is being offered.

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Trust is an asset that enterprises must understand and properly manage in order to be successful in today's complex operating environment. The Edelman Trust Barometer 2014 continues to explore the state of trust in four institutions and the impact of global events, such as China's drug corruption scandal to our very own 13th general election, on public perceptions. Raymond Siva of Edelman Malaysia presents findings from the 2014 Trust Barometer for Malaysia and APAC.

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Beyond funding, the technopreneur eco-system needs angel investors to provide mentorship and other support required by a budding entrepreneur.  What does it take to be an angel investor? Richard Wong, President of the Malaysian Business Angels Network tells us why tech start-ups are attractive alternatives to traditional modes of investment.

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