Absenteeism, presenteeism, employee disengagement and non engagement. What does it all mean? They all relate to the age old human resource problem of employee wellbeing, of course, which, if left unmanaged, results in a high staff turnover.

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From on-site pineapple farms to the Gym Idol internal championships, to developing a Facebook-compulsory organisation, Datuk Michael Tio tells us about his endeavours in understanding the Gen-Y dominant workforce, and his philosophy for CSR which begins first, at home.

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What goes into the strategic planning required to make one's blog a commercially successful one? We speak with blogger Careen Tan to find out about the ins and outs of creating and sustaining a commercially viable blog.

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Qliq is the latest addition introduced by Vive Hospitality, whose focus lies in distinctive design and branding, developed at exceptional locations with emphasis on smart utilisation of land and space. We learn more about the current hotel industry and find out what their strategy is.

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Business Continuity Management is about helping businesses prevent operational interruptions, crises and disasters from occurring, and assist organisations to return to a state of “business as usual” following a disaster. PWC has been advising clients on business continuity management with crisis simulations to prepare them for the event of actual disaster and have won Best Provider for BCM 2 years running. We discover what organisations need to consider to prepare for disaster.

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The “tech startup” scene has been rapidly growing in Malaysia over the past few years and has seen numerous exciting home-grown digital products, which have gained great traction and even attracted funds from both local and foreign investors. Government agencies, corporate giants and even community-groups have all supported the startup ecosystem. The StartupHouse brought together 10 designers and developers to live, design and code their apps for 3 months at StartupHouse in Cyberjaya, guided by experienced mentors. As the programme kicks off this month, we speak to the founders of the programme and find out who have been selected and why.

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The retail industry is becoming more complex and changing at an ever-increasing speed. Shifting demographics, household downsizing, more educated consumers, new channel formats—among other trends—require that the industry quickly adjust to satisfy the needs of future customers. We discuss the findings of research put forward by PWC and TNS Retail Forward.

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In efforts to support and cultivate innovative sustainability initiatives, the Malaysian Dutch Business Council's Sustainability Awards was held last December to give acknowledgement and recognition to the sustainability and innovation efforts of Malaysian and Dutch business organizations. We speak with &samhoud, winner of The MSA Innovation Pioneer Segment, Asian Perlite Industries, winner of the Best Business Sustainability by a Small and Medium Enterprise and chief judge and Netherlands ambassador, His Excellency Harry Molenaar, to find out more.

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Understanding the DNA of the sports fan – what they hear and see, how they react, and how their behavior is changing over time is at the heart of making great marketing. Repucom helps their clients reach their commercial objectives by providing the data, insights and intelligence they need in every area of sports marketing and sponsorship. But what is the science behind this analysis and how do you know it will help your brand?

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With the cut in fuel subsidies leading to the gradual increase in prices and inflation, the higher cost of living and declining quality of life has become a concern among Malaysian consumers from all walks of life. The landscape for business owners has been made more daunting with the 6% GST roll-out on 1 April 2015 and falling consumer confidence levels. PHD Malaysia, in partnership with Epinion and Media Prima Group, have embarked on a research study to understand the impact of the rising cost of living in Malaysia. What is the impact of the rising cost of living on consumers and businesses?

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