by Dianne Bayley | Jan 20, 2021 | Workplace 2020
In the wake of Covid-19, millions of small businesses across the globe have suffered the economic and even social brunt of the crisis. Much has been said over the past year about adapting to the “new normal”, and the ability to adjust to new business practices,...
by Dianne Bayley | Jan 19, 2021 | Workplace 2020
Over the last year of unprecedented changes, and the frenetic pace at which companies have had no alternative but to adapt, many of us have learned all about the benefits and pitfalls of remote working. For many, this moment in time has been a revelation – our ability...
by Dianne Bayley | Dec 28, 2020 | Workplace 2020
Businesses around the globe have spent the better part of this year adjusting to the new reality of remote working, writes Andrew Bourne, Region Manager, Africa, Zoho Corporation. While a few companies have reopened their premises and allowed employees to office...
by Dianne Bayley | Dec 15, 2020 | Workplace 2020
With the December break just around the corner, businesses can use technology to make up for tough times experienced during lockdown, while still taking time off to recoup from a difficult year. Artificial intelligence (AI) inventions like virtual assistants, identity...
by Dianne Bayley | Dec 15, 2020 | Workplace 2020
A new University of Cape Town (UCT) study into the emotional well-being of young people during the Covid-related lockdown in South Africa has revealed that majority are suffering from depression. In South Africa, more than seven million young people aged 18 to 35...
by Dianne Bayley | Dec 14, 2020 | Workplace 2020
On the way to the new world of work, where remote working is part of normal everyday life, there is no way around optimising employee’s IT infrastructure. Only those who integrate the needs of employees into the procurement process will ensure satisfaction and...