In these uncertain and highly stressful times, there is heightened reliance on managers and supervisors to maintain the well-being, health and safety of their workforce. During the COVID-19 crisis, leaders are performing their typical roles…
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8/8 © Reuters. Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Toronto 2/8 By David Ljunggren and Kelsey Johnson OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canada will invest C$2.5 billion ($1.8 billion) in measures to help the hard-hit oil…
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Even when the economy is booming, the United States has trouble figuring out how to deal with homelessness. Now, with unemployment soaring and millions of Americans unable to pay their rent, solutions are more needed…
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At face value, Apple’s decision to launch the second-generation iPhone SE with a recession looming may not make sense. But there’s likely more to this move than meets the eye. Targeted at price-conscious customers amid…
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© Reuters. Chevron oil exploration drilling site near Midland By Arathy S Nair and Shanti S Nair (Reuters) – Numerous U.S. and Canadian oil companies have said they are reducing output in 2020, but a…
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More than half of all African countries have now imposed lockdown measures aimed at flattening the curve of new COVID-19 infections. The reason for taking such drastic measures while infection rates are still relatively low,…
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© Reuters. Oil Anchored Near $20 Set for Weekly Loss on Feeble Demand (Bloomberg) — Oil was stuck near $20 a barrel and set for a second weekly loss after a wave of gloomy demand…
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COVID-19 and its grave impact worldwide has emphasised just how critical it is for African countries to develop their healthcare systems. For the most part, these systems are woefully underfunded and understaffed. It will take…
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President Donald Trump and others have likened the coronavirus pandemic to fighting a war. As someone who studies how leaders communicate, I believe that’s an apt description. But the president isn’t the only general in…
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© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a conference hosted by the Vatican on economic solidarity WASHINGTON (Reuters) – International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday urged governments and the…
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