Fourth Wall Explains | The Chronicle of Mainstream: The Queen, the Mermaid, and the Context
Going against the current could be difficult. Thus, people may find it more convenient to just go with the flow. But there's danger in simply being carried away by the stream.
In this next article, Fourth Wall explains the necessity of carefully assessing mainstream ideas in relation to the recent events of the Queen's demise and the debate on Disney's The Little Mermaid remake.
Thought Box: On Gen Zs and Synergies
We’ve seen a lot of shifts in the workforce in the past few years, among which include seeing younger faces in the office more often — the Gen Zs. Indeed, a new generation of workers has come, bringing a new spin to the workplace. But how do we reconcile the old and the new, and make it work?
Thought Box is a collection of thoughts and reflections of the people part of the Fourth Wall team. In this first article, we hear what one of our first Gen Z leaders has to say about leading in a multigenerational workforce.
The Noise Behind Quiet Quitting
What if I told you your employees aren't lazy? In fact, they're the opposite; too hardworking to the point they're overworked. But what if I told you they're bored? Nothing much excites them at work anymore. What is really going on?
This week's article explores the two sides of the noisy debate on this new workplace phenomenon called 'quiet quitting', and why it's not all black and white. But more importantly, we discuss how to catch it when it starts and what you can do to address it.
Party, Prank, Pasyon: Why Understanding Sociocultural Context Matters
It's all fun and games until someone decides you've crossed the thin line dividing funny and offensive. How can you tell them apart? This week's article highlights the role of sociocultural context in ensuring the success of your content, especially online.
Can everyone do effective research?
With the internet at our fingertips, everyone can easily do research. But why do some researches deliver results and some don't? What makes a research effective? This week's article explores the difference between traditional research and effective research and how you can make the most out of your data.
Fourth Wall Reviews: When Things Go Wrong in Social Media…
Social media is a powerful tool for driving engagement from your audience. However, the engagement you receive may not always turn out the way you hoped it to be -- an unexpected backlash. What then do you do when things go spectacularly wrong on social media? This week's article explores what Filipinos expect in instances like this and the key things you must do to successfully deal with social media criticism.
Happy yet Stressed: Determining the Breaking Point?
The Philippines is known as one of the happiest nations in the world, yet a recent survey shows that we are also the most stressed-out in Southeast Asia. What lies between happiness and stress? And what can we learn from it to avoid reaching our breaking point? This week's short article reflects on the Filipino psyche and what leaders and organizations can do to influence their stakeholders' behavior to avoid the "breaking point".
Concerts and Connections
Ever found yourself wondering why some things are trending (and others are not)? Will they last? More crucially, what do all these mean to you and your business?
That's what this new series is about. Fourth Wall Explains is a series of articles that reviews the previous week's trending topics, makes sense of them, and churns out insights, forecasts, and actionable steps that you may use to guide your own strategies for your business. In this first article, we explore the trends of multiple upcoming concerts in the Philippines and the younger generations' apparent longing for deep relationships. Read on to see how these might relate to you.