The Economist Intelligence Unit has been keeping track of the global vaccine rollout and at what point it is expected for countries to reach a 60-70% population vaccination. The EIU’s latest vaccine...
Why you need to formalize remote work
We are now beginning to get a clearer picture of when we could begin to see an easing of restrictions related to COVID19. As you can see from these projections 2021 is going to be as disruptive as...
South Africa: Learn from others
The virus arrived in South Africa in January/February in the Western Cape and has subsequently followed the trajectory it has elsewhere: A slow start A surge A steep decline But this is not the end...
Why we just can’t go back to “normal”
Prior to Covid, we were on a completely unsustainable trajectory. Our consumption habits — unsustainable Our transportation — unsustainable Our energy use — unsustainable Our cities - unsustainable...
The office is dead while COVID is circulating
I have heard many people long to get back to the office because they want to be with their colleagues. That’s understandable, we are social creatures after all. However, to think things will be...
Remote working provides agility in a downturn
This data is from a piece published by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development entitled The world economy on a tightrope It projects that the economic impact, under a single wave...
Why were they not working from home?
Technically given the new regulations in South Africa everyone could be back at the office, although it is highly recommended that those who can, continue working from home to avoid the risk of...
Post-lockdown workplaces
“If people have to stay six feet apart and have to wear masks, why are we bringing them back?” (Quote source: When the Office Is Like a Biohazard LabWhen the Office Is Like a Biohazard Lab) This is...
Post Covid-19: Reimagining the Workplace
A recent study by the Conference Board found that 77% of organizations predict an increase in remote working following the pandemic. The remote work genie is without question out the bottle....
Why you should REALLY consider keeping your remote work arrangements in place
Data is accumulating rapidly as to how the Covid-19 virus spreads in workplaces. This study looked at the spread of the virus in a Call Centre in Seoul. “A single infected employee came to work the...
Pro Tip: Do this if you are going to keep your team working from home
In South Africa the government’s direction, as we begin to open up the economy, is: “Industries are encouraged to adopt a work-from-home strategy where possible, and all staff who can work remotely...
Workplaces become Covid-19 Hotspots
If you are thinking of requiring staff, who can work from home, to come into the office when lockdown levels open up your business sector, I would strongly recommend that you reconsider this and...