Breakfast with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek

As companies face talent shortages and evolving hiring demands, international remote hiring is emerging as a key solution for companies. In Singapore, a recent report has revealed that 75% of companies are planning to significantly expand their international remote teams in the coming year. With this shift, how are businesses navigating the complexities of finding, managing, and retaining global talent effectively? We find out more from Barbara Matthews, Chief People Officer, Remote - a global HR platform that does just that - helping companies find, hire, manage, and pay their international teams. Presented by Ryan Huang This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

We’ve all had some good job interviews, some maybe not-so-good ones... Have you ever had an interview where you started noticing red flags about the company you’re trying to join? Don’t forget, these interviews are YOUR chance to get to know them as well!  Audrey and Ryan talk about what you should watch out for when meeting a potential employer. Presented by Audrey Siek & Ryan Huang Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Nature is our life support system, but right now, it’s in trouble. WWF’s latest Living Planet Report reveals that the average size of wildlife populations have declined by a staggering 73% since 1970, providing a stark warning “that the world is fast approaching dangerous tipping points”.  Habitat loss and degradation, driven primarily by our food system is the most reported threat to wildlife populations, followed by overexploitation, invasive species and disease.  With Australia’s role as a regional food supplier growing in importance as global food demand surges, an Australian farmer-owned mutual - Regen Farmers Mutual - is working hard at giving landowners greater access to the growing environmental goods and services markets as the world transitions to net zero. More than 80 farmers, conservationists and landcarers behind Regen Farmers Mutual have designed a new brokerage model to reduce transaction costs and enable farmers to aggregate their market power to sell environmental services. They are raising $51 million from mining and energy players to fund a series of regenerative farming projects. The mutual has agreed to $100 per unit for the first 1,000 of 18,500 available carbon credits across 750 hectares of land. On this episode of Climate Connections, Rohan Clarke, Co-director, Regen Farmers Mutual shares how they’re tapping on carbon markets and regenerative farming to preserve their lands. Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar Photo credits: Regen Farmers Mutual Music credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Jai Mirpuri, Head of Southeast Asia at ESR Group discusses how the company's human-centric philosophy is catering to the evolving priorities of employers and employees. This includes designing buildings with how they want to work, live and collaborate. He also shares his outlook on the momentum in New Economy assets. Produced/Presented: Ryan Huang 

As the MICE industry continues to evolve post-pandemic, staying relevant requires both innovation and investment in human capital. On 30 July, Singapore EXPO signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with NTUC LearningHub (NTUC-LHUB), focusing on equipping industry professionals with emerging skills that meet the demands of a fast-changing landscape. This partnership complements Singapore EXPO's ongoing efforts to cultivate the next generation of MICE talent, ensuring they are prepared for future challenges and opportunities. How will these initiatives shape the industry, and what does it mean for aspiring professionals?  Here's our conversation with Khoo Yew Jin, Vice President of Brand & Customer Experience, Constellar & Michael Lim, Vice President of People & Development, Constellar.

Ever wake up before your alarm and wonder why it happens? Can it be a good thing? Audrey, Ryan & Emaad explore the science behind those early wake-ups and what they mean for your sleep. Plus, some tips on how to get back to sleep and make the most of your rest!  Presented by Audrey Siek, Ryan Huang & Emaad Akhtar Produced and Edited by Audrey Siek  Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist at the Carson Group shares his insights on reactions to the dip in US inflation last month to its lowest point since it first began surging more than three years ago, what he's looking out for in the upcoming US earnings season, and how big tech companies like Nvidia and AMD are throwing their hats into the ring. Presented by: Ryan Huang Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Assistant Producer: Chua Meng Choon Photo credits: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg

On World Mental Health Day, Emaad and Ryan discuss the power of music and its ability to reduce everyday stress and anxiety! Presented by Emaad Akhtar & Ryan Huang Edited by Emaad Akhtar Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors

Callam Pickering, APAC Senior Economist at Indeed discusses why the attention on the spate of layoffs making the headlines may have been disproportionate against the backdrop of a still robust jobs market.

With Singapore's ageing population growing rapidly, finding effective wellness solutions tailored to seniors has become essential. Personalised fitness regimes that cater to the unique needs of the elderly are crucial in improving their quality of life. A new digital wellness platform is leveraging cutting-edge technology to create these tailored fitness plans, ensuring seniors can stay active and healthy in a safe manner. By collaborating with care centres and caregivers, this platform is making waves in elderly care. So, how is this technology transforming senior wellness in Singapore? We speak with Lionel Choong, Co-founder, Active Silvers& Moses James, Co-founder, Active Silvers - a social enterprise committed to empowering seniors through personalised fitness solutions. Presented by Emaad Akhtar This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg) She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show. Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.