Author’s Blurb: Some companies have already returned to their offices while some are still implementing WFH, and over time we’ve learnt to appreciate the pros and manoeuvre the cons of it. Now, the big question remains, what is the future of working arrangements in a post-COVID-19 world? Speak to 5 …
Read More »Zara’s Parent Company To Close Up To 1,200 Stores Globally By 2021
Spanish multinational clothing company Inditex — which is also the parent company of Zara and other fashion brands such as Massimo Dutti, Pull & Bear and Bershka — announced today that it will close up to 1,200 smaller stores by 2021. This is following the firm’s first loss after the …
Read More »From Cabbies To Delivery Riders, GOMO By Singtel Will Belanja Over 6K Meals To Those In Need
Within the past few years, it’s pretty clear that the millennials have become the foodie generation and have helped spark a lot of food trends — from the rise of healthy eating, to the increased demand of food delivery services. Compared to other generations, millennials also tend to dine out …
Read More »We Gave A Boomer & A Gen Z The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Here Are Their Honest Thoughts
Okay, so when it came to all the new foldable phones on the market, people were talking about them like they were some throwback to the past, and I personally had thought, “Yeah, kinda”. However, when I acquired the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, I realised it was the furthest thing …
Read More »How Much Runway Should A Small Biz Have To Survive A Recession? We Ask 4 M’sian Bosses.
We were inspired to write this article after seeing an opinion post that stated small businesses would need a minimum of 24 months of runway in order to survive the recession thanks to the pandemic. Dictionary Time: Runway refers to the amount of time until your startup goes out of …
Read More »From TraceTogether App To Wearable Device: Why Contact Tracing Would Not Work In S’pore
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, Singapore and other countries such as Japan, China, South Korea and India have developed their own versions of the contact tracing app, aimed at mitigating the spread of Covid-19. Fundamentally, contact tracing works by tracking down the individuals an infected person has been in contact with …
Read More »Ex-AirAsia Employee Made A List For Former Colleagues To Get New Jobs
At a briefing with staff on June 4, AirAsia Berhad CEO Riad Asmat announced that the services of 111 cabin crew from 1,900 crew members, 172 pilots and 50 engineers will be terminated. Across AirAsia Group’s divisions, the workforce is expected to be reduced by up to 30%, marking the …
Read More »S’pore Will Enter A Recession In 2020 – Here Are Some Ways You Can Future-Proof Your Career
So far this year, life as we know it has changed dramatically. Most of us are grappling with the strangeness of turning our homes into our workplaces, while some might be worried about how much longer they can stay employed. Others, unfortunately, may have already faced the brunt of layoffs …
Read More »Eyeing A Google Home Or Pixel Phone? Google Is Having A Sale Of Up To 50% Off Till June 21
Tech junkies would be pleased to know that the Google online store is having discounts of up to 50 per cent on smartphones and home gadgets. If you have been looking to get your hands on a home assistant device or just want to upgrade the gadget you are using …
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