At the start of the outbreak, Italy was hit by a terrifying wave of infections. It was the first country to implement emergency lockdowns, and the first to look like it was losing the battle against the virus. Hospital capacity shrunk as cases increased, whilst the death toll surged. Today however, Italy is handling the […]
Adnan Kayyali
Junior social media strategist with a degree in media and communication. Technology enthusiast and freelance writer. Favorite hobby: 3D modeling.
Inadequate planning of opening borders could have a negative impact on a country. The tourism and aviation industries have undoubtedly been the most aware of this fact. However, keeping the borders closed can have equally adverse effects on a nation’s economic and cultural growth. This is not the same for every country. It is up […]
How will organizations transition from survival mode to a comprehensive post-pandemic recovery plan? 3 experts in Global Human capital practice came together to answer the most glaring questions on the matter. As restrictions lift and nations cautiously step out into the light, the way businesses have been trying to recover from COVID-19 so far, can […]
Remote work is fast becoming the norm for many companies and across industries. This new trend seems to be favored by everyone across the board, but recent surveys have revealed the extra hidden costs of working from home that some people were not aware of or even ready for. Nearly six out of ten employers […]
Tech solutions providers Rabah Consultancy based in Manila, Philippines and Pratian Technologies, a company based in India, have teamed up to bring Pratian’s tech retraining program, Discoveri, to the Philippines. Under SkillAssure, a business unit of Pratian Technologies, Dicoveri is a 5-day learning course that allows those who have lost their jobs amid the pandemic, […]
Cargo companies during COVID-19 have transformed operations to help people meet their most essential needs, particularly pandemic-related supplies. Cargo industry giants Emirates SkyCargo and DP World have been busy adapting to the changes caused by the pandemic and utilizing tech that would not have otherwise entered the scene at such an accelerated pace. As covid-19 […]
Schools and learning institutions will need to open up at some point. But with growing concerns for public health and safety, how will schools adapt to Covid-19 and continue their crucial work amidst the uncertainty? How schools cope will depend largely on where they are, the resources they can muster and the socioeconomic status of […]
When the Coronavirus began, scientists, government officials and healthcare professionals scrambled for a concise and consolidated explanation. As time went on, rigorous global research helped us understand the virus better. Here’s what we know. The virus is airborne In the beginning of the pandemic, health and safety regulators emphasized hand washing, social distancing, regular sanitization […]
Before the pandemic, we could safely assume that most people’s idea of a job involved some kind of specialized facility. As the spread of COVID-19 worsened however, working from home became the new reality that many businesses faced. Since then, we have had plenty of time to explore remote work life and discover the real […]
According to Harvey Nash/KPMG technology leadership survey, the pandemic sweeping the globe has caused a surge in COVID-19 tech investments, the likes of which has never been seen before. Companies spent an extra $15 billion per week to stave off attacks during the pandemic, and InfoSec leaders and professionals are having a trial by fire. […]