The coronavirus pandemic has hammered industries into a wall of troubles. Organizations are now calling the impact of this pandemic worse than any other pandemic or war has ever caused. The novel virus which originated in China has now become a global problem. So far the virus has claimed more than 19,000 lives and infected…
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This section contains research based insights on themes around the talent ecosystem, about HR practices, workplaces, emerging trends in the talent space.
Covid-19: How to deal with the virus at your office cafeteria?
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•Some simple ideas that you can keep in mind while having food at your office cafeteria. It is a place where a lot of cross-contact between office staff happens, and there is a reasonable need to maintain safety. These tips might help you stay safe, not just during the present but also for some time going forward.
Coronavirus: Manufacturing shutdown in India’s industrial sectors
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•Markets across the globe are severely impacted from the coronavirus pandemic, resulting in shutdown of manufacturing facilities in various countries including China, which is the largest exporter of goods in the World. Many industry experts and historians say that the shutdown of heavy industry is unlike any seen since the 1940s. According to the Organisation…
How corporates are helping governments fight the COVID-19 pandemic
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•The novel coronavirus, which began from Wuhan in China last year, has now spread to every continent except Antarctica. The virus, which was originally expected to be China’s problem, has now become a global headache. So far the virus has infected 360,327 people and claimed more than 15,000 lives worldwide. The outbreak is now termed…
Corporate Action: How FMCG majors are contributing in times of coronavirus pandemic
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•The coronavirus pandemic has now spread its fears to India, the government and the private sector are both taking steps to make personal care, hygiene and sanitation products more affordable as they up the ante to combat the rapidly spreading coronavirus. The novel coronavirus which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan has now transmitted…
88% of organizations are encouraging remote working due to coronavirus, says report
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•Since the coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on businesses, organizations have been forced to go for the world’s largest work from experiment. Companies around the globe are asking their employees to work remotely in the crisis in an attempt to prevent the transmission of the virus. While many companies are still struggling to pace…
Coronavirus Pandemic: Aviation industry braces for impact
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•The novel coronavirus outbreak, which originated in the Wuhan City of China, has now become a global headache. So far, the pandemic has claimed more than 8,900 lives and infected more than 200,000 people in 160 countries. But it’s not just individuals who are infected with the virus, businesses have been facing tremendous losses. The…
Ed-tech companies bridge the gap between learning and schooling amid coronavirus pandemic
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•As the world is battling with the novel coronavirus, the education system has come to a halt. Due to the pandemic, which has now spread to about 161 countries, schools and educational institutions around the globe are forced to shut. The decision to close these places was taken by the health organizations to prevent the…
India Inc and COVID-19: The battle for workplace safety
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•“Desperate times, call for desperate measures” When the first case of Coronavirus was reported, nobody expected it to engulf the whole world in fear, causing a recession-like situation. The pandemic has so far has claimed more than 4,000 lives worldwide and infecting 100,000 people. As we speak today, the virus has begun spreading in India…
Despite COVID-19 and financial hits, China to remain a key priority for US Companies
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•China remains a top long-term priority for most US companies, according to a new survey released today by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (“AmCham China”), despite slowing growth, wider US-China tensions, longstanding business challenges in the country, and the COVID-19 outbreak. Subsequent to the annual survey, the COVID-19 outbreak has recently been reflected…
Microsoft’s humanitarian act amid coronavirus outbreak
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•The novel coronavirus outbreak has hit the tech and manufacturing industry severely with many companies shutting down factories, closing operations or shifting work out by asking employees to work from home. The outbreak has led to the world’s largest work from home experiment to take place. As the Washington State has emerged as one of…
Women entrepreneurs leading the talent ecosystem
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•How India Inc is protecting employees from COVID-19
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•The novel coronavirus has engulfed the world in fear of its rapid spread and lack of medication. The virus which was first discovered in Wuhan City, China has so far claimed more than 3,000 lives and put at risk the lives of 90,000 people worldwide. As we speak today, the virus has entered India and…
How Coronavirus is infecting the tourism industry?
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•Since it’s first reported case in Wuhan City, China, the novel coronavirus or the COVID-19 has now spread to multiple parts of the world impacting businesses and economies globally. According to the World Health Organisation, the virus has infected about 90,000 people and has claimed more than 3000 lives. What might have been perceived as…
Coronavirus becomes a pain in Amazon’s neck
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•Last year came down very hard on businesses due to the global economic slowdown which impacted millions of jobs and closure of several organizations. When the new year began, corporations were hopeful of a steady recovery. But we’re just 61 days in 2020, and the novel Coronavirus outbreak in China has crippled the entire economic…