How should firms prepare for a recession, and what should they do when one hits? This research roundup examines advice in four areas: debt, decision making, workforce management, and digital transformation. In their 2010 HBR article “Roaring Out of Recession,” Ranjay Gulati, Nitin Nohria, and Franz Wohlgezogen found that during the recessions of 1980, 1990, […]Read More
So, you’ve been promoted to manager and now you are responsible for a team. Whereas before, you only had to worry about your own work, you are now in charge of an entire project, and every aspect of it as well. It can seem an overwhelming task, but there are some effective team management strategies […]Read More
We live in a world of massive distraction. No matter where you are today, there is always going to be distractions. Your colleagues talking about their latest date, notification messages popping up on your screens, and not just your mobile phone screens. And even if you try to find a quiet place, there will always […]Read More
“The future is already here — it’s just not very evenly distributed.” — William Gibson Current status of manufacturing automation According to a recent report released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), global industrial robotic arm shipments set a new record in 2018, reaching 384,000 units. China is still the largest market (accounting for […]Read More
Now day, a lot of Ministry and Agencies give the grant to help SME Company growth and Boost their sales. Grant was a gifted fund from government. There is a lot of grant which is for purchasing of new machinery / technology, acquiring a new technology, R&D, acquiring a testing standard, training and many more. […]Read More
PETALING JAYA: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime will only work well in a developed country where the disparity of income is not wide and the nation shares a single culture and common education system, according to a taxation expert. Choong Kwai Fatt recommended that the government refine the existing Sales and Services Tax […]Read More
It’s easy to get lost in the hype around artificial intelligence (AI) but Malaysia is taking a distinctly pragmatic approach by focusing its AI strategy on small to medium enterprises that make up the backbone of its economy. Mimos Bhd, Malaysia’s leading government technology provider, alongside Microsoft, recently revealed that they are setting up a […]Read More
What is Industry 4.0? There’s no question that technology is playing a huge part in our everyday lives today, but the increasingly connected culture we live in is also having an impact on the world of industry. Welcome to Industry 4.0, the name given to the growing combination of traditional manufacturing and industrial platforms and […]Read More
A new survey by LinkedIn and the Adler Group suggests that 72% of professionals are either somewhat or very satisfied with their jobs. Nonetheless, this doesn’t stop 85% of these same employees being open to new opportunities. In fact, across the 18,000 employees in 26 countries that were polled, 25% are actively looking, and another […]Read More
Imagine being totally immersed in an optimal state of consciousness, giving your fullest attention to an activity or task through improved focus and concentration, and heightening all aspects of your performance in the process. Your mind declutters and the noise of your environment fades away, placing you in a non-distracted zone that creates a sense […]Read More