The Darkness In Light: Strategies for Managing Unauthorised Sellers in Asia
Having business ventures across multiple e-commerce platforms with a strong brand identity may sound gratifying, but the challenge of dealing with unauthorised third-party sellers can suck the fun out of it. Global markets have become more intertwined with each other, and the evolution of technology has made e-commerce purchases a
Asia’s 40 Under 40 Anirudh Agarwal
Passionate Mechanical Engineer, Entrepreneur, and Environmentalist Anirudh Agarwal Chief Automation Officer GALAMAD AEROSPACE As someone with an innate talent for merging innovation with automation, Anirudh Agarwal, Chief Automation Officer at Galamad Aerospace, is reshaping the future of technology and industry. His robust academic and research background in cutting-edge fields such
Can Culture Create Commerce?
In recent years, the GCC countries have increasingly recognised the role of cultural diplomacy as a strategic tool to strengthen their international business relations. This shift is not merely about soft power; it reflects a deep and broad understanding of how cultural engagement can foster trade and investment. Historically, GCC
Engage, Educate & Convert: Using Interactive Content to Engage and Educate their Audiences
Interactive content marketing, a strategy that captivates your audience’s attention and imparts them wisdom through immersive experiences, is a valuable tool in the age of hyperconnectivity. According to Storly, it results in a 94% increase in views compared to static content and empowers marketers to create memorable and participatory experiences
Breaking The Silence Once And For All
The Persistent Challenge of Workplace Sexual Harassment in Asia In 2017, Uber, one of Asia’s largest companies, faced a global outrage when then-CEO Travis Kalanick was forced to resign following widespread sexual harassment allegations. In a detailed blog post, Susan Fowler, a former Uber engineer, described Uber as a workplace
Workplace Interactions, A Lost Culture
In 2020, at the height of the pandemic, Microsoft faced a critical challenge that was becoming all too familiar in the corporate world. While their transition to remote work was largely seamless regarding operational continuity, the company’s leadership noticed a disturbing shift. Despite having robust digital tools in place, employee
A Cautionary Tale: Why HR Managers Should Be Sceptical About Self Promoters?
In 2016, Yahoo hired a senior executive, Henrique De Castro, alongside then-CEO Marissa Mayer to revitalise the company. With a solid reputation at Google, De Castro presented himself as a leader capable of turning things around, and his track record proved this. But little did Yahoo know that Castro is
Problem for Some, Opportunity for Others: Navigating the Noise Distraction in the Office and the New Business Opportunities it Offers
Employees today face a very peculiar challenge. Despite the companies’ open-office concept designed for collaboration, workers are distracted by the atmosphere that boosts creativity. Conversations, phone calls, and even the clatter of keyboards form a constant cacophony of noises, making focusing on work nearly impossible. The solution wasn’t as simple
Back to Basics: Rediscovering the Power of Simplicity
In 2020, like many HR leaders worldwide, Jeff Ostermann, the Chief people officer at SweetWater, had ambitious plans to revolutionise his company’s HR Strategy. However, the COVID-19 pandemic threw his plans off course, and he was left wondering. Faced with an unexpected crisis, Jeff soon realised that most ‘innovative’ HR
