by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19
The US had a 14.7% rate of unemployment in April.Researchers estimate that 42% of pandemic-induced layoffs will result in a permanent job loss.COVID-19 will have ‘profound, long-term consequences for the reallocation of jobs, workers, and capital across firms...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19
A recent study finds that low-skilled workers are more at risk from displacement by robots than high-skilled workers.1987 was a key inflection point in the U.S. – when jobs lost to automation stopped being replaced by an equal number of similar workplace...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19
The global economy could take a hit of some $82 trillion in a worst case scenario from the coronavirus, according to the University of Cambridge.In case of speedy recovery, an “optimistic loss” of $3.3 trillion is likely.The figures represent how much...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19
The strain COVID-19 is having on healthcare systems leaves women particularly vulnerable.Future mothers have to make the decision between fear of infection in a hospital and having a home birth, with limited medical equipment.The UN Population Fund measured the...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19
Research suggests that only around 50% of meeting time is effective, well used, and engaging.From being punctual to using the right tools, these tips can help get the most out of virtual meetings. Poorly run meetings have a tremendously negative impact on team...
by bridgeadcom | May 28, 2020 | Covid-19
In January, Niall Ferguson warned his readers to “brace yourself for a coronavirus pandemic”. The economic historian has been a vocal critic of early complacency in the face of uncertainty around the virus, and a supporter of countries that reacted fast and...
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