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Deloitte
COVID-19 could affect the global economy in three main ways: by directly affecting production, by creating supply chain and market disruption, and by its financial impact on firms and financial markets. However, a great deal depends on the public’s reaction to the disease.
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Deloitte
Learn what questions banking and capital markets leaders should be asking themselves right now and what action steps they should consider in the face of COVID-19.
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Deloitte
Without fresh information, processed at the speed at which markets are moving, investment professionals could be operating suboptimally—at a critical time.
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Deloitte
Learn how COVID-19 is impacting insurers and potential steps they could take to help safeguard employees, clients, and their companies.
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The Economist
Covid-19 could usher in a new era of sovereign-debt management
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UC Davis
The economy could be suffering the effects of the coronavirus for decades, suggest economists at the University of California, Davis, who researched the financial effects of pandemics dating back to the 14th century. “If the trends play out similarly in the wake of COVID-19 — adjusted to the scale of this pandemic — the global economic trajectory will be very different than
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NIH
This study provides an updated estimate of the total economic burden of influenza in the U.S. Although we found a lower total cost than previously estimated, our results confirm that influenza is responsible for a substantial economic burden in the U.S.
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Wired
It's easy to be cynical in the midst of a crisis, but your fellow humans might surprise you.
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Stratfor
As the pandemic leaves more migrants out of work and unable to send money back home, many developing countries that rely on those cash inflows can expect major recessions and increased instability.
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South China Morning Post
The coronavirus has again highlighted an over-reliance on China, with the United States, Japan and the European Union drawing up separate plans to lure their companies away.
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The Economist
Who takes the pain, and can there be gain
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Medium
For a decade, Carlos Silva has been gluing, nailing, and re-zippering shoes and boots at Stern Shoe Repair, a usually well-trafficked shop just outside the Metro entrance at Union Station in…
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ILO
A new ILO analysis of the labour market impact of COVID-19 reveals a “massive” drop in labour income and a fiscal stimulus gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries.
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The Economist
But its long-term impact will be even more far-reaching
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Medium
On July 11, the American economy hit a key milestone in its recovery from the coronavirus: the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World reopened. The world’s most popular theme park had been shuttered…
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CNN Business
The human cost of China's coronavirus outbreak is tragic, mounting and already readily apparent. The cost to businesses around the world could also become severe in the coming weeks.
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Business Insider
Apple has ramped up cleaning efforts in its United States retail stores in an effort to protect employees and customers as the coronavirus spreads, multiple Apple Store employees have told Business Insider. The company is also urging employees to replace travel with virtual meetings when possible and has reiterated that workers should stay home if they’re feeling sick or experiencing any symptom
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NPR
Companies are canceling employee travel, and airlines are slashing hundreds of flights amid fear of the spreading coronavirus. The slump is hitting the travel industry and related businesses hard.
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Los Angeles Times
Coronavirus has some LAX airport workers worried because they didn't get proper training and protection to clean planes from infected areas.
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The New York Times
The growing coronavirus threat chased the luxury fashion world from Milan to Paris. A real crisis looms for designers, retailers and shoppers.
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Fortune
As the number of confirmed infections in the U.K. rose to 51, the government published its plan for dealing with the disease. It included an estimate that in a worst-case, a fifth of the workforce—more than 6 million people—could be absent.
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Sky News
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Aldi, Lidl and Co-Op have all announced recruitment drive to meet the surging demand.
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BNN Bloomberg
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CBS NEWS
Older Americans have been advised to stock up and avoid crowds — which seems nearly impossible to do in packed supermarkets.
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The Verge
Consumers are ordering ever more items and expect delivery ASAP. How are transportation and logistics providers shaping the future of the movement of goods?
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Forbes
The suspension of autonomous operations in Arizona will last at least until April 7.
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Governing
While many businesses are making financial cuts, some Silicon Valley companies have benefited from the online and remote shift, especially those that favor online interactions, purchasing and education.
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Olean Time Sherald
The federal government may issue Americans certificates of immunity from the coronavirus at some point, Dr. Anthony Fauci said today on CNN.
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The Atlantic
The big will get bigger as mom-and-pops perish and shopping goes virtual. In the short term, our cities will become more boring. In the long term, they might just become interesting again.
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Chicago Sun Times
"My fear is that these instances will escalate into a situation where someone will get hurt," one anonymous store manager wrote after a series of confrontations with shoppers over the mask requirement.
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Fleet Management
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BNN Bloomberg
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BW Hotelier
Indian Hospitality Sector News - , Business-In today’s competitive scenario, the opportunity to work, learn and earn is a golden ticket for the passionate and hardworking kind, who can carve a path for themselves as specialists, something that the industry is always in need of. The apprenticeship system, although old, is still a resilient path and must be nurtured, marketed for by private and go
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The Economist
The merchant seamen who keep the world warmed and fed are trapped in floating prisons
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Retailgazette
Covid-19 has since brought with it a wave of fear and uncertainty for luxury retail. How can luxury retailers recover now that lockdown is being eased?
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People Matters
The COVID-19 situation has brought in further changes to the way we work and some of these changes might be here to stay The biggest shift can be seen in the shape of the workforce with a rise in gigs and solopreneurship with organizations enthusiastically embracing the gig economy both globally and in India
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Medical Plastics News
Dr. Andreas Ostrowicki, MD of BGS Beta-Gamma-Service in Germany, a company that specialises in the sterilisation of medical devices using beta and gamma rays, considers the long-term impact of Covid-19 on the medical technology sector.
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The Atlantic
Three predictions for what the future might look like
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BBC
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing the fishing industry to diversify to stay in business.
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Tech Crunch
Glossier NYC, in normal times, is typically visited by more than 2,000 people every day, with lines of people from all over the world curling out the door. And when you enter, it’s tempting to touch, well, everything. The walls are adorned with flowers, mirrors and giant versions of the makeup company’s flagship product: Boy […]
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Global News
Potato growers are the latest to push for help, asking Ottawa for "urgent required interventions" as demand for french fries has all but disappeared.
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Architectural Record
Over the last several months, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended almost every aspect of day-to-day life, infecting millions of people across the globe, hundreds of thousands of whom have died. Many in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry have turned their focus to the rapid delivery of health-care facilities, to treat the ill and attempt to stave off the pandemic’s spread, and
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Mongabay
While India should prioritise health and economic recovery in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, there will also be an opportunity for clean energy transition as part of coping strategies and support measures, says a latest report which examines India’s energy policies. Though it is yet uncertain how long the pandemic will last, the report […]
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Clean Tech Nica
Over the past several weeks, in order to fight the spread of the coronavirus, millions of Americans have been ordered to stay at home. Businesses across the United States have shut their doors, forcing more than 30 million Americans to file for unemployment benefits while they wait to get to the other side of this crisis.
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Forbes
While the world prepares to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, some countries are still scrambling to control the virus. India is currently facing a huge number of active cases, and Israeli startups are well positioned to help the highly populated country in the fields of health and AgriFood-tech.
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Calgary Herald
Travel restrictions have left farmers grappling with how to seed and harvest thousands of acres of broccoli, lettuce, asparagus and other produce
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Power Engineering
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IT News
Amid travel bans and potential campus closures.
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Federal News Network
The Office of Personnel Management instructed agencies to ensure their employees are “telework capable,” amid growing concerns over the coronavirus.
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CNET
A new report from Indeed shows fewer jobs -- and rising competition for them.
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Governing
No handshaking or rallies are allowed. Politicians are scrambling to find ways of getting their messages in front of voters who are distracted and in many places barely leaving their homes.
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Governing
The legal system has had to adapt to a virtual system as the coronavirus threat continues. While some believe this can help the courts break down barriers and silos, many are concerned about the efficacy of virtual court.
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Governing
Local governments have a legal obligation to keep conducting business and engaging the public during the global pandemic, but there can often be more to virtual public meetings than meets the eye.
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Governing
Nearly half the nation's legislatures have adjourned or canceled sessions. Where they're still meeting, lawmakers are improvising to keep a safe distance from one another.
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Foreign Policy
Laid-off workers struggle to file claims for unemployment benefits; economists say the situation will likely get worse.
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Governing
Daytona Beach, Fla., police are using drones with speaker equipment to remind residents that public gatherings are prohibited during social distancing. Some Mass. police are impressed and may adopt similar methods.
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The Economist
And also, in the process, their citizens
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RCR Wireless News
The homework gap has been a detriment to students who lack broadband connectivity. That situation is only exacerabated with COVID-19 school closures.
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Governing
The coronavirus crisis has made it clear that technology is essential to continuity of government. CIOs may see more of their wish lists fulfilled, but investing in IT will be tough with budgets heading south.
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Governing
Schools need to be better positioned for the next crisis. That means making technology available, preparing students and teachers for online learning, and bringing an equity focus to assessment tools.
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Gov.uk
New video technology is being brought forward to help keep the justice system moving during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Deloitte
For government agencies, COVID-19 has made the future of work a current workplace reality. Learn steps leaders can take now to embrace the transition and get ready for what’s coming next.
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Governing
The coronavirus has delayed immigration processes, suspended jobs that might have provided VISAs and made the future for non-citizens even more uncertain. “There are many people who are struggling right now.”
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War On The Rocks
The global pandemic is about to profoundly change the U.S. military’s role in defending the United States — even if Pentagon leaders don’t know it yet. As
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Government Technology
The U.S. Digital Response is a volunteer effort made of some 3,500 technology experts. Their mission is to help all levels of government meet increased service demands during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Deloitte
The coronavirus pandemic has hit an already struggling journalism industry even harder, requiring us to invest public funds to keep the industry afloat.
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BNN Bloomberg
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Wired
Administrators hope tracking beacons will identify where students congregate and who should be isolated if someone contracts the coronavirus.
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Canadian Underwriter
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The Economist
Soldiers are patrolling streets, running hospitals—and cancelling drills
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VOX
The pandemic brought us more meetings, longer hours, and remote everything.
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CBC
Canada's vibrant and busy events industry has been shut down because of COVID-19. Convention centres, caterers, event planners, keynote speakers and others have seen their business grind to a halt.
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Government Technology
Cities across the country are trying to get more of their citizens access to the Internet during the COVID-19 crisis, with essential services such as medicine and education moving online as residents stay home.
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Reuters
China has asked trading firms and food processors to boost inventories of grains and oilseeds as a possible second wave of coronavirus cases and worsening infection rates elsewhere raise concerns about global supply lines.
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The Business Journals
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With no end in sight to the coronavirus, some teachers are retiring rather than going back to school
Time
Faced with an uncertain back-to-school plan as coronavirus cases surge in many states, some teachers are choosing not to return in the fall
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Insurance Journal
"Hurricanes and COVID-19 are not a good mix," says catastrophe modeling firm Karen Clark & Co., warning in a report that the pandemic will make what
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The Architects News Paper
The public and private spheres are rapidly shifting during the coronavirus pandemic; here are how architects and planners are adjusting and suggesting.
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Government Technology
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted American’s adversarial system of justice like nothing before it, chipping away at the bedrock guarantee of American jurisprudence — the right to a trial by jury.
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Governing
California needs 10,000 workers to act as contact tracers, but it has only trained about 950. Gov. Newsom has said if state workers don’t volunteer to be contact tracers, they might be temporarily reassigned to the job.
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Governing
The emergency has underlined outdated procedures and rules that hamper effective, efficient public purchasing. There are principles for creating better systems that can outlast the current crisis.
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Nextgov
Two Defense Department officials discussed lessons learned from the pandemic with an eye toward a post-coronavirus environment.
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Governing
The pandemic is hitting African American communities hardest. Black mayors are taking the lead in narrowing racial disparities and working for policies that help protect everyone.
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Governing
Outdoor learning can slash the odds that in-person classes will put staff or students at risk of contracting the coronavirus. A national coalition is developing guidelines and resources to help schools in any climate.
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Wired
The little-known Postal Plan, which dates back to the Clinton era, charges mail carriers with delivering critical supplies—like vaccines—as a last resort.
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Economist
Data gaps are rife, but statisticians may eventually understand better how the economy works
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Governing
Automation and AI are expected to both displace routine work and create specialized work. What are the implications for the future of work inside and outside of government.
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Economist
Teachable moment
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Digiday
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Canadian Accountant
The COVID-19 pandemic is accelerating change in the traditional offices of Canadian SME accounting firms through technology like Zoom and social distancing.
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Deloitte
Many insurers are taking action to help both customers and their communities during the pandemic, yet their contributions may be going unnoticed. What’s likely required is broader communication of their corporate citizenship activities.
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Canadian Accountant
COVID-19 is accelerating paperless practices in the traditional offices of Canadian accounting firms through online tax returns, digital scanners and more.
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Forbes
The current crisis will eventually pass and a new normal will emerge—and there is plenty of reason to believe that future will be bright.
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ZD Net
The move to remote work may be a bit more permanent than many managers and employees realize.
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HRD
A staggering number of managers (44%) say their workloads have actually decreased due to COVID-19
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HR Grapevine
While many organisations have temporarily halted hiring to help with financial stability, IBM’s HR lead, Diane Gherson, said that now is the ‘perfect opportunity’ to attract talent at rival firms…
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Smart Company
The remote interview is just the beginning. How do you integrate a new hire into the team without the benefit of water-cooler chats and after-work drinks?
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HRD
Scenario planning is one of the critical processes organisations should undertake now to ensure they are prepared for the impact of Coronavirus. Asking the ‘what ifs?’ and putting the right plans in place means if the worst should happen, you’ll be better able to manage and influence the consequences.
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Canadian Underwriter
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Digiday
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HRD
As teams prepare to head back to the office, workers are now looking at their professional lives 'with new eyes'
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HR Review
Just under three-quarters of employees are not comfortable returning to work unless social distancing measures have been put in place.
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Governing
There's a good chance that midsize cities and smaller towns in the heartland will see renewed interest from companies looking for places that combine desirable amenities with sparser populations.
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ABC
With logging in from home the new normal for many businesspeople, the Regional Australia Institute hopes more companies will allow employees to live and work in rural and regional areas.
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Modern Diplomacy
With the coronavirus lockdown, one aspect of our lives has been revolutionized ... the world of work. Computers have facilitated the transition and the
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HRD
Brand new research from Totaljobs reveals that 70% of Brits are more likely to consider working in a different industry as a direct consequence of Covid-19. Many workers are now re-assessing their career plans, and nearly half (43%) want to change industry to strike a better work-life balance.
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BNN Bloomberg
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Smart Company
As businesses ride the COVID rollercoaster, Australia is likely to see more opportunities for freelancers and older people in the gig economy. Here's why.
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Forbes
If full-time work from home feels like a seeming 168-hour workweek, transitioning to a retirement schedule where employer expectations are reduced, and might mean only being required to be available part-time, say a mere 40 hours a week, working in ‘retirement’ will feel like a real break and plan.
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Fast Company
We’re beginning to see the business ramifications of COVID-19. While we don’t yet know its full global impact, HR leaders are preparing for what’s next.
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Digiday
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India Today
Many industries are being decimated by the corona virus pandemic such as travel and tourism, hospitality, real-estate, brick and mortar retailers.
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World Bank Blogs
While many private companies have fully embraced digital technology, adoption in the public sector has been slower. As we prepare for the "new normal," how can we help governments catch up in order to leverage the full potential of digital development?
