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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bossjob Launches in Malaysia: A Smarter Way to Find Jobs through Chat-first AI Matching
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bossjob, Southeast Asia's chat-based AI job platform, today announced its official launch in Malaysia, bringing job seekers and employers a faster, smarter, more human-centric way to connect. The new job platform in Malaysia aims to transform how Malaysians find work—especially among Gen Z and gig economy workers. Why Malaysia, Why Now? Malaysia is in the middle of a digital shift, driven by its mobile-first, youth-dominated population. As demand for flexible, blue-collar, and entry-level jobs surges, Bossjob steps in with a bold promise: faster hiring, AI-powered matchmaking, and instant communication—right from your phone. But this isn't a pilot—it's a proven formula. Bossjob has already helped over 100 million jobseekers globally, with local operations focused on serving the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia and Japan. Since 2023, we've seen a 500% increase in monthly active users in the Philippines alone, while becoming the #1 downloaded chat-first job app in the country. Over 10 million messages have been exchanged between jobseekers and employers, with an average response time of under 10 minutes. Most users complete their job applications in less than 90 seconds. Our AI-matching engine delivers real-time, relevant roles—83% of jobseekers receive a match within 24 hours, and 78% are hired within just 7 days of chatting. That's hiring in under a week—without the waiting game. What Makes Bossjob Different? Chat–first hiring – Message employers instantly, eliminating lengthy application forms and long wait times. AI-powered job matching – Our algorithms understand applicant skills, preferences, and chat behavior, delivering relevant job matches in real time. Simplified profile creation – No more juggling CV formats. Our streamlined profile process means users can apply with one tap. "We are committed to making job searching more accessible and efficient for job seekers," said Bernie Goh, Country Manager Malaysia of Bossjob. "Through this campaign, we aim to connect with job seekers on the go, reinforcing our commitment to simplifying the job search process and empowering job seekers with fast and direct access to employers." Bossjob is already helping businesses move at the speed of chat. "Bossjob helped us connect quickly and meaningfully with Malaysia's young talent during our KL launch. Unlike traditional platforms, their chat-first model let us engage candidates instantly—speed made all the difference," said Chevelle Tham, HR Manager & Hiring Lead at Hvala. Available Nationwide Bossjob's mobile app and web platform are now available nationwide. With job locations initially focused on Kuala Lumpur and Johor, jobseekers in Bossjob Malaysia can: Instantly connect with F&B, logistics, retail, and office employers. Discover AI-curated roles suited to their profile. Skip long registration processes; profile setup takes under two minutes. "Bossjob isn't just offering a new job search alternative in Malaysia—it's equipping jobseekers with the tools and Gen AI technology to optimise their candidate profiles," Goh added. "From fresh graduates to seasoned professionals, we believe every jobseeker deserves not only fast access to opportunities, but also the means to present their best self to employers." Vision for Southeast Asia Bossjob's Malaysia launch is part of its broader mission: to make job hunting instant, equitable, and accessible across the region. With 8,000+ active employers across Southeast Asia—including brands like Jollibee, Lazada, and Uniqlo—we're already trusted by 60% of SMEs in the Philippines and 40% of Singapore's fastest-growing startups. In Japan, we were the first chat-based platform to enter the gig market, achieving over 90% satisfaction in our pilot phase. Get Started Join over 2.5 million users across Southeast Asia who are transforming their job search with Bossjob. With AI-curated roles, real-time chat with employers, and hiring in under a week, it's the fastest way to get hired in the region. Bossjob has facilitated over 5 million job connections in the Philippines, Singapore, and Japan—making us Southeast Asia and Japan's fastest-growing job-matching platform. Bossjob's AI-driven chat engine is redefining job search—delivering relevant jobs in real-time, not weeks. Bossjob is now live in Malaysia. Download our app from the App Store or Google Play—or sign up online and start chatting. Your next job could be one message away. About Bossjob Bossjob is a chat-first, AI-powered job platform transforming hiring across Blue-collar, gig, and Gen Z sectors. With over 1 million downloads and thousands of successful connections in SEA, Bossjob is on a mission to reinvent job search—one chat at a time. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Bossjob
The National
7 days ago
- Business
- The National
UK clamps down on illegal food delivery drivers
Migrants have been working for Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats by paying legal riders to use their ID
Gulf Business
23-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Business
A VC's perspective on the GCC's future workforce
Image: Supplied The traditional nine-to-five work model that defined our lives for a century is being superseded by a fluid, skills-based system, augmented by tech and reshaped by evolving workforce expectations. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is at the epicenter of this transformation — accelerated by powerful, converging forces — that position the region as a global testbed for the future of work: Government-led digital transformation: From the UAE's AI curriculum to Saudi Arabia's Gig economy growth: MENA freelance registrations surged 142 per cent in 2023. Youth-dominated demographics: 60 per cent of the GCC's population is under 30, giving the region one of the world's youngest, most digitally fluent labour markets. VC momentum in enterprise tech: Funding is being pumped into AI-native platforms and SaaS tools, reshaping productivity. Together, these shifts are more than just an evolution in employment. They mark a wholesale reimagining of how work is organised, accessed, and delivered. In this dynamic environment, three venture capital opportunities stand out. The new hiring stack: A VC playbook for global, on-demand, skills-based talent Hiring across the GCC is moving beyond just digitisation. A re-engineering is occurring — to match the speed, fluidity, and expectations of a radically reimagined working environment. Traditional CVs and degree-centric hiring practices are being superseded by real-time assessments and skills-first matching. AI-powered platforms such as Elevatus (Saudi Arabia) are leading this shift, helping companies overcome bias and accelerating talent acquisition by focusing on capability over credentials. In parallel, companies such as Ogram (UAE) are utilising intelligent systems to deploy pre-vetted talent on demand, often within hours, in sectors including hospitality, logistics, and e-commerce. Borderless hiring platforms such as Deel (US), Remote (US), and Workpay (Nigeria) are decoupling employment from geography. Startups now have access to talent across jurisdictions while benefitting from streamlined contracts, compliance, and compensation – among other benefits. This approach is more than mere convenience. From day one, it is essential to attract and enable a workforce newly defined by mobility, optionality, and seamless onboarding. The result is a new hiring architecture: distributed, data-driven, and designed for a world where talent is global, liquid, and increasingly empowered. Beyond SaaS: Investing in the next wave of AI-first enterprise tools The greatest shift in the future of work is not who gets hired. Rather, it is ' how' work gets done. We are entering the age of AI-native productivity, where tools execute on tasks rather than merely assist. AI is streamlining tasks today and will soon run workflows with minimal oversight. Ultimately, AI is poised to fully redefine enterprise models and productivity. The GCC is leading in sectors where AI-native tools can leapfrog legacy infrastructure. Startups such as Tarjama (UAE) are building Arabic-first AI infrastructure for content creation and translation, equipping regional businesses with tools tuned to local language and nuance. Meanwhile, solutions such as (UAE) are powering conversational sales and marketing automation for e-commerce, while the Applied AI Company (UAE) is focused on end-to-end workflow automation within heavily regulated sectors. For founders, the most compelling opportunities lie in building AI-native tools that address real operational challenges in specific verticals, rather than creating generic platforms. Investors, however, will generate long-term value from platforms that embed AI into their core operating model, and go beyond just bolting it on. In these ventures, AI will be more than a support businesses. It will shape how businesses run. The portfolio career play: investing in the platforms powering career fluidity As the future of work evolves, public and private sectors are creating models where learning, working, and earning form a seamless cycle. Regional governments are investing heavily in upskilling and human capital development. Saudi Arabia has committed to training 300,000 AI specialists by 2030, while a new generation of learning-to-earning platforms is creating faster, more adaptive paths from education to employment, tuned to the needs of a workforce in flux. The rise of portfolio careers is also redrawing professional identity. Rather than climbing a single corporate ladder, knowledge workers are assembling flexible, self-directed careers often spanning multiple sectors, roles, and borders. Platforms such as Neol (Turkey-based and operating in the UAE) are making this shift tangible, connecting creative professionals to global, project-based opportunities that prioritise autonomy and impact. For founders, the opportunity lies in building platforms that treat learning as a continuous asset. For investors, value can be generated from scalable, personalised ecosystems — built for a fluid, multi-career future, adapting as fast as the talent they serve. Building the infrastructure for the next work era Relationships, processes, and priorities within the workforce are being re-architected from the ground up. We are witnessing the rise of a new workforce operating system: AI-powered, inclusive, and globally distributed. For founders, this means creating agile, accessible, and automated solutions. For investors, the next wave of category-defining ventures will embed intelligence into core workflows, not just layered-on AI; enable diverse, borderless access to income and opportunity; and unlock economic mobility – freeing up time for learning, creativity, and purpose. Explore the future of work in greater depth, with analysis and insights from Global Ventures' new The writer is a senior partner at Global Ventures.
News.com.au
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- News.com.au
Zoomo calls for stricter regulations amid illegal e-bike domination
A leading e-bike company is demanding urgent action from authorities as illegally modified bicycles surge in popularity across Australia. Electric bikes are becoming increasingly popular due to their ability to navigate congested CBD streets faster than cars or scooters, making them an ideal choice for food delivery workers. Unlike cars or motorcycles, e-bikes don't need to be registered or require a licence to ride, making them an efficient alternative provided they fall within certain power limits under Australian law. Gema Martínez Casanova, operations manager for populae e-bike brand Zoomo, says the proliferation of illegal e-bikes undermines legal e-bikes. 'It's quite frustrating because we try to create a really safe and reliable product for our customers,' she says. 'We understand e-bikes, there's a big increase in usage with e-bikes, and there are a lot of people who don't like them because they have this idea of e-bikes going 45 km/h on the pathway.' In most states and territories, e-bikes are classified as 'pedal-assisted cycles' and must comply with the European Standard for Power-Assisted Pedal Cycles (EN15194). This standard typically limits the power from the electric motor to 250W and mandates that the motor stop propelling the bike when the speed reaches 25 km/h. Despite Zoomo's commitment to adhering to legal standards and ensuring customer safety, the situation is worsened by gig economy workers who seek faster delivery times and opt for bikes that can be modified to exceed legal limits. 'We can't do anything, because the customer wants to make more deliveries per hour, so of course they are going to go for a vehicle that goes faster,' Gema said. 'So not only do we have to compete by always trying to be better on our hardware and customer experience on a legal side, but also we have to be aware of the illegal bikes in the industry. 'We really respect the law, but we would like everyone to be applying the same rules. 'We create such a safe, reliable product, and we also employ a lot of people in Australia, but at the end of the day, we won't be able to compete. 'So we urge the authorities to do more on illegal e-bikes. We see it everyday when a rider is riding up hill, not pedalling and travelling more than 6km per hour.' Many riders are also turning to e-bike conversion kits, which allow them to retrofit a standard bicycle with an electric motor, battery, and control system. These kits are widely available online, and their power can exceed 1000 watts, reaching speeds well over 60 km/h. A leading industry body has reported a surge in these unregistered and high-powered e-bike models entering the Australian market. The Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is calling on both state and federal governments to urgently enforce existing national laws that regulate e-bikes, as growing numbers of unregistered, high-powered models are being used in commercial operations across Melbourne. 'The rules are already there under the Road Vehicle Standards Act. But they're being ignored by overseas sellers, by delivery platform operators, and increasingly by riders who use these bikes for commercial gain,' VACC CEO Peter Jones says. 'It's one thing to ride a compliant e-bike recreationally. 'But when you're using a 1000-watt machine all day in city traffic to deliver for a company, you're operating a commercial vehicle. That must come with legal responsibilities, just like it would for a van, a ute or a motorbike.' NSW authorities are also intensifying efforts to enforce safety laws against e-bike riders who have illegally modified or tampered with their bikes, according to The Daily Telegraph. NSW police conducted a month-long operation, during which they checked 305 e-bikes and fined 32 riders. They discovered that 28 bikes had been modified or adjusted to exceed the legal speed limits set by manufacturers. Over the past year, high-visibility police operations have been conducted across New South Wales in areas such as the Sydney CBD, Sutherland Shire, Eastern Suburbs, and Byron Bay, resulting in hundreds of fines being issued to e-bike riders who breached regulations.
Forbes
17-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
5 ChatGPT Prompts To Rapidly Scale A High-Paying Side Hustle
Unlock growth with ChatGPT prompts and scale your high-paying side hustle faster. Want to level up your side project into a high-paying side hustle? The right ChatGPT prompts can help you get there faster. Recent research from MarketWatch finds that 51% of Americans have worked a side hustle in the past year. That figure climbs to 72% for Gen Z. With the gig economy projected to surpass $600 billion globally this year, according to Business Research Insights, now is the perfect time to put AI to work. Here are five ChatGPT prompts designed to help you scale rapidly and unlock new income streams. 1. Create High-Converting Lead Magnets Your email list is one of your most valuable assets but growing it can feel daunting. Powerful lead magnets, or free resources that solve real problems, attract your best customers and build trust before the sale. Let's say you offer career coaching for mid-level professionals. ChatGPT might suggest a "Fast-Track Resume Makeover' checklist or a 'Seven-Day Career Pivot' email course. With distribution tips for each idea, you can launch a new lead magnet in days instead of weeks and start building a pipeline of interested prospects. Once you have chosen your top lead magnet idea, use ChatGPT to draft the actual resource, email sequence or landing page copy. This saves hours of work and ensures everything is tailored to your audience. 2. Acquire Customers Without Paid Ads Rising ad costs can quickly eat into your profits, especially for new or bootstrapped side hustles. Organic growth strategies allow you to scale sustainably and build long-term assets that keep delivering value. If you run an online store selling fitness accessories, ChatGPT can map out a customer acquisition plan that includes partnering with local gyms, collaborating with micro-influencers, running social media challenges and tapping into niche Facebook groups. You will get a tailored list of activities that require more creativity than cash. Ask ChatGPT to suggest daily, weekly and monthly routines for customer acquisition. Consistency compounds over time, even if you can only dedicate a few minutes each day. 3. Automate Your Content Calendar Consistent content is the engine behind brand awareness and sales, but coming up with fresh ideas can be a daily struggle. A well-structured content calendar keeps you organized, strategic and visible in your niche. For a six-figure solopreneur running an Etsy shop, ChatGPT can produce an entire month of Instagram post ideas such as product spotlights, behind-the-scenes stories, customer testimonials and educational tips. Each post comes with suggested hashtags and ways to boost engagement, making it easy to batch content and stay consistent. Feed ChatGPT your best-performing content or top FAQs to generate even more targeted post ideas that resonate with your audience. 4. Build Your 90-Day Scaling Blueprint Most side hustlers start strong but quickly lose momentum, distracted by day jobs or overwhelmed by too many options. A 90-day blueprint helps you stay laser-focused on the actions that move the needle so you hit your income goals faster. Imagine you are building a digital marketing consultancy on the side. Run this prompt in ChatGPT and you will receive a tailored roadmap with weekly client outreach targets, marketing campaign ideas, fulfillment checklists and key performance indicators to keep your growth on track. Update and rerun this prompt as your side hustle evolves. Adjust your income targets or available hours to get a fresh plan for your next phase of growth. 5. Design Your Scaling Strategy True scale comes from building systems, not just working harder. Whether you want to automate repetitive tasks, expand your team or streamline operations, the right strategy sets you up for sustainable growth. Picture an online educator whose course sales are growing. ChatGPT might outline ways to automate email marketing, delegate content updates and set up regular reporting dashboards. You will see what to automate, when to outsource and how to protect your business as it grows. As you implement new systems, use ChatGPT to draft standard operating procedures and onboarding materials. This way you can bring on help quickly without losing quality. Next Steps To Scale Your High-Paying Side Hustle Scaling a high-paying side hustle doesn't have to mean longer hours or endless trial and error. By leveraging these ChatGPT prompts, you can work smarter, build systems, attract quality leads and unlock new growth opportunities. The right AI strategy can free you from busywork and help you focus on what matters most, delivering value and enjoying the freedom that comes with a scalable side hustle. Start with these five prompts, adapt them to your business and watch your results compound over time.
