In a factory in Sydney’s south, Merna Taouk is bundling up fresh crumpets which will be packed and shipped directly to someone’s doorstep. She wears (She’s wearing) her signature headscarf, resembling the logo which adorns the packaging of her eponymous crumpet brand. While Ms Taouk’s likeness is instantly recognisable, her business looks very different than […]
What’s the rub on cleaning and disinfection?
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The sudden outbreak of the Coronavirus has affected the entire human race single-handedly. Businesses are shut down, large populations in isolation, and the normal day-to-day activities are getting affected. With everything being eyed as the prospective carrier of the virus, the currency is also under invigilation. Because of this, the cashflow in the form of […]
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Is it time?
It’s time for business to step up and lead us out of COVID One of the greatest investments any business can make is in its reputation, brand perception, storytelling and the relationships with its stakeholders, clients, and media. This has never been truer than today, at a time when we question everything put in front […]
Something to consider
A better managed contingent workforce can boost pandemic recovery Airline workers at Woolies, Scandinavian stewards heading into hospitals. We’ve seen a lot of unusual and quirky shifts in the workforce since the pandemic struck and we’re likely to see a lot more. Truth be told, contingent labour has been on the rise long before COVID-19. […]
Some good news for the future
T2, CUA, Patagonia and Kickstarter have all achieved success off social good – here’s how their strategy works In 2020, it’s becoming clear that the priorities of large businesses have shifted immensely. More than ever, businesses are making an effort to break the status-quo by using profits to foster their consumer community for the greater […]
Remote work creates host of cyber vulnerabilities – report
The COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting switch to remote work, has created new vulnerabilities for cyber criminals to exploit, according to a new report from CyberCube and Aon. The report found that remote work has exposed new access points for cyber criminals to gain entry to corporate systems, including domestic PCs, laptops and Wi-Fi routers. […]
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