Tag: productivity

The workplace as we used to know it, is no more. The outbreak of COVID-19 saw to that by forcing many companies to send employees home - often with a laptop, and a prayer that this too shall pass.

Every organisation and industry is transforming. All are striving to move faster, become smarter with data and innovate more with technology. You’ve heard it everywhere, especially during the last few years: digital transformation is a must-have.

As recently as September, scientists were highlighting the imminent risk that, even at the current 1˚C level of global warming, at least five environmental ‘tipping points’ are likely to be passed – from the collapse of the Greenland and West Antarctic ice sheets to a massive die-off of tropical coral reefs.

As the world shifts into a post-pandemic reality, companies are having to contend with immense changes that are redefining relationships with employees. 

Hybrid working is turning traditional meetings on their head - successful meetings now involve new mindsets, equipment and changing the role of the office.

With the workplace constantly changing, and with almost every facet of industry and business having experienced rapid shifts in the last three years, the need for specific skillsets has changed accordingly. Soft skills are on the rise as a contributing factor for success in today’s post-pandemic world, because they lubricate change, amplify agility and strengthen resilience.

Oppo has launched its newest smartphone in South Africa. The Reno 7 5G looks sparkly, takes good selfies, is quick enough for texting and social media, and everyday browsing. The smartphone can make a massive impact on the continent.

As more businesses adopt hybrid workplace models and with lockdown levels now reduced, leaders are wrestling with unresolved concerns. Successful hybrid work poses a difficult challenge for leaders. While many of the obstacles of remote working were effectively addressed, four remain that need to be managed to capture the benefits of new ways of working and propel organisations forward.

From better healthcare access to improved food security, machine learning could tackle a wide range of challenges in developing countries. In 2020, a study published in Nature showed that Google’s machine learning artificial intelligence programme, DeepMind AI, outperformed radiologists in detecting breast cancer.

Are you feeling tired, overwhelmed, or feeling that life is passing by in a blur? This book is for you. Mindfulness: How to Stay Sane in an Insane World teaches you that there is a better way to live so that you feel intentional, super-productive and mindful.