Managers need to be extra thoughtful about retaining a human factor in this revolutionary age of tech-savvy workspaces to make employees feel valued and part of office culture, says an entrepreneur. “If you don’t feel connected with other people, it means you’re just sending and receiving tasks. So the human touch is lost very fast…
The coronavirus pandemic has put to the test the resolve of governments around the world to support businesses, especially startups that are the backbone of most economies. Some governments will probably fail to deliver on their promises, while others will emerge as role models for other nations in managing crises and remaining resilient despite headwinds….
Startup founders have differing views about enlisting the help of mentors. While some entrepreneurs regard mentoring as a vital protective business tool, another group of them pride themselves on not needing external advice and encouragement. Rob Kramer, co-founder and CEO at eParkio, is one of those individuals that believe consulting experts who provide technical and…
Only five months into 2020, the COVID-19 global crisis has changed life as we knew it. Although at times the present resembles a work of fiction, the unprecedented effects on civilization are nothing but real. Mobility and climate change go hand in hand as lockdowns have made it even more visible. In these areas, the…
For years, experts have been warning that the increasing number of companies relying on debt to stay afloat poses a serious threat to the global economy. Most economists agree that the proliferation of these “zombie” firms, which are basically on life support, makes it more difficult for profitable companies to grow as they drain capital…
Like dominoes lined up perfectly in a row, coronavirus began to knock down businesses all over the world one after another. Ismail Boali’s atelier in Lisbon was one of those places that were not left unscathed by the pandemic, which is plunging the global economy into its worst crisis since 2008. A fashion house built…
It was initially hoped that Latin America would escape the coronavirus outbreak thanks to its warm summer and remoteness from the first epicenters of the viral infection. However, those hopes have been shattered with the rapid escalation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the region and the approach of winter. According to official statistics cited by…
It’s a safe bet to say that not many people had heard about Messina before Italy became the flashpoint of the coronavirus pandemic with a death toll of over 15,000 and counting—the highest in the world. However, the mayor of the city of 232,000 people on the island of Sicily has put Messina on the…
It would be a gross understatement to say that the scene in Brazil has been “chaotic” amid the coronavirus pandemic. If the outbreak of COVID-19 taught us anything, it’s that unity is the only way to combat a worldwide health crisis. However, it seems top Brazilian officials have yet to learn this vital lesson as…
