• In just two years, the number of people facing, or at risk of, acute food insecurity increased from 135 million in 53 countries pre-pandemic, to 345 million in 79 countries in 2023. (wfp.org)
  • Following a third Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises symposium, held at Harvard University in October, another report will be coming out soon with updates to the Boston Declaration, including priorities for 2023-2025, she said. (medscape.com)
  • The financing is part of the EIB's quick response to the coronavirus crisis and its economic effects. (eib.org)
  • During its meeting by videoconference earlier today the EIB Board also agreed measures making it possible to extend existing EIB loans in view of the economic impact of the coronavirus crisis, up to a total of €5 billion. (eib.org)
  • Investment to mitigate the economic, health and social impact of the coronavirus crisis is now a priority for the EU Bank, one that we have embraced swiftly and vigorously in cooperation with other EU institutions. (eib.org)
  • Read more of our coverage of the coronavirus crisis here . (dissentmagazine.org)
  • Now the country's pro-democracy leaders are warning their country could turn into a North Korea in Europe: a state run by a dangerous, unpredictable leader who survives through fear and repression. (nhpr.org)
  • Wipro , Capgemini and LTIMindtree are among the leading IT companies in India that have begun nudging employees to be in office on all or at least 50% of the working days in a week, according to sources, in what could signal the end of the work-from-home era in the country's tech sector. (indiatimes.com)
  • Multiple companies in the country's main IT hubs of Pune and Bengaluru have also issued similar mandates to their employees, according to sources. (indiatimes.com)
  • The country's citizens face a litany of crises -- from food and medical shortages to extremely violent crime. (cnn.com)
  • But with low oil prices and mismanaged resources, the company and country's debts are now piling up as Venezuela runs out of cash. (cnn.com)
  • He's called on the country's security companies to act as hidden reserves in a crisis. (dw.com)
  • Among them is Remote, an international hiring company, which last September set up a program that allows companies worldwide to freely use its Employer of Record service to legally and seamlessly hire refugees in any of the 60 markets in which Remote operates (it plans to expand to 180 markets by the end of 2022. (worklife.news)
  • In February 2022, Kehlenbrink and colleagues published findings from a survey of 83 humanitarian crises areas in 27 countries in 2018 conducted by a consortium including the International Committee of the Red Cross, the International Rescue Committee, Doctors Without Borders, and the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. (medscape.com)
  • More recently, Nigeria and Cameroon have recorded cases of monkeypox, with Nigeria being the most affected country in the region with 604 cases and 7 deaths as of 3 November 2022. (who.int)
  • Fuelled by conflict, climate shocks and COVID-19 , the crisis is escalating as the war in Ukraine drives up the costs of food, fuel and fertilizers. (wfp.org)
  • The war in Ukraine will have a greater impact on Serbia than on most other Eastern European countries, due to close economic and political. (serbia-business.eu)
  • More than 2 million people have now fled Ukraine, leaving homes, jobs and loved ones to get to safety in neighboring countries. (worklife.news)
  • It doesn't typically offer job placements as part of its usual services but since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 it has worked with a number of companies to source job opportunities for which it can put Ukrainian refugee candidates forward. (worklife.news)
  • IT professionals in Ukraine are working tirelessly and at great risk to keep the country connected to the internet during the Russian invasion. (computerweekly.com)
  • Tech giants like Meta and Google have started acting on the Russia-Ukraine crisis by restricting the Russian media from running ads or monetising on their platforms after Russia invaded Ukraine. (thehindu.com)
  • Kiev's political crisis is seriously thwarting efforts to bring Ukraine's economy back from two years of recession, the World Bank's director for Ukraine Qimiao Fan said on Friday. (rt.com)
  • During the call, the leaders had discussed crisis in Ukraine. (khaleejtimes.com)
  • Decision comes after Moscow released a list of countries taking 'unfriendly actions' against Russia after its attack on Ukraine. (aljazeera.com)
  • Moscow said on Monday it approved a list of countries and territories taking "unfriendly actions" against Russia, its companies and citizens in the wake of severe economic sanctions over the Ukraine conflict. (aljazeera.com)
  • More than 1.7 million people have fled Ukraine to neighbouring countries, according to the UN refugee agency. (aljazeera.com)
  • During the IDF symposium, Vlasenko, who is associate professor of pharmacy at Shupyk National Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Kyiv, summarized the situation for people with diabetes in Ukraine, which became a major crisis soon after the Russian invasion when insulin and other supplies weren't being delivered to pharmacies. (medscape.com)
  • Most children with diabetes and their mothers left Ukraine for neighboring countries such as Romania and Estonia, where they have been able to access supplies for the most part. (medscape.com)
  • Remote working opportunities have long existed, but the tumultuous events of the last two years caused by the global pandemic have meant that the scale of remote roles now available within companies around the world has exploded. (worklife.news)
  • The sharp downturn of the world economy as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic looks worse than the 2008 global financial crisis. (dhl.com)
  • In accordance with the Decree No. 5969, a Republican Anti-Crisis Commission was established, the main tasks of which include rapid response to any problems in connection with the pandemic. (lu.se)
  • Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many countries in the African Region have been faced with the re- emergence of certain vaccine-preventable diseases. (who.int)
  • It scales each country from 1-5, with a one indicating that a business could operate within broadly similar health and security constraints experienced pre-COVID-19, while a five indicates that business operations are likely to be severely impacted if not impossible. (securitymagazine.com)
  • The covid-19 crisis has tested our resilience and our values to their core. (aes.com)
  • In Chile, we are helping with the sanitation of the streets of Puchuncavi, Horcon and La Chocota,next to the Municipality in Antofagasta to slow the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to generate electricity and provide about one third of the energy the country needs. (aes.com)
  • La pandemia del Covid-19 en el mundo del trabajo: los efectos psicosociales para la clase trabajadora. (bvsalud.org)
  • In this last part of the blog post, Ulugbek talks about the early COVID-19 situation in Uzbekistan and its connection to the development of the teleworking in the country. (lu.se)
  • In the high time of maintaining social distancing during COVID-19, many countries have imposed various degrees of work from home policies to minimize virus contraction amongst colleagues. (lu.se)
  • The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted essential health services. (who.int)
  • The Sahel also faces the challenge of Monkeypox present in two of the six countries, Nigeria and Cameroon, with a significant risk of spreading to other countries In the fight against these diseases, several challenges are encountered such as the difficulty to reach some communities, the disruption of immunization services due to COVID-19 or the exhausted response capacity. (who.int)
  • It's a perceptive, big picture talk that sets out the fundamentals that ought to guide us as California struggles to deal with the water crisis. (calitics.com)
  • The speech is also a useful counterpoint to Dan Walters' latest column , which blames the water crisis on the state being "ungovernable. (calitics.com)
  • According to the UN, nearly one in three people worldwide live in a country facing a water crisis, and less than five percent of the world lives in a country that has more water today than it did 20 years ago. (ted.com)
  • BCG's Lana Mazahreh wants individuals, companies and countries to take action against the fast-growing water crisis. (ted.com)
  • Without additional resources, WFP will be forced to continue drastic prioritization in many of the countries where we operate, including among humanitarian crises. (wfp.org)
  • Consultancy firm International SOS put together an interactive map which shows how difficult to may be to open and operate in a given country. (securitymagazine.com)
  • AES plays a big role in that by operating a portfolio of energy generation assets with diversified technologies, utilities with energy transmission and distribution assets, and as a leading player in new technologies such as energy storage and digital solutions, in the many countries in which we operate. (aes.com)
  • This is to ensure that companies themselves operate in ways that make them and their workers more economically resilient. (dissentmagazine.org)
  • The world faces a global hunger crisis of unprecedented proportions . (wfp.org)
  • Many of our major trading partners across the globe have already reformed their tax laws in ways they believe help their companies expand their own global operations and support good‑paying jobs within their own borders. (house.gov)
  • Some of these countries have improved upon the rules they have had in place for decades, while others have recently enacted major reforms with global competitiveness in mind. (house.gov)
  • The global ransomware crisis grew to incredible proportions during the Donald Trump presidency. (technologyreview.com)
  • The price of oil has dived to its lowest level for just over a year as the crisis slows global demand - hurting oil companies such as London-listed Royal Dutch Shell and BP. (sky.com)
  • In this practical talk, she shares three lessons from water-poor countries on how to save water and address what's fast becoming a global crisis. (ted.com)
  • As a purveyor of supply-chain management software to companies around the world, Ottawa-based Kinaxis has an inside view of the global logistical quagmire. (theglobeandmail.com)
  • The AES Corporation is a global power company managing $30 billion of assets in 14 countries. (aes.com)
  • This push to return to office is being implemented by IT/BPM and some technology companies across the country through verbal and informal communication channels, the people cited earlier said, as the industry faces a client demand crunch due to the global macroeconomic crisis which is squeezing tech spending. (indiatimes.com)
  • That was the biggest downtrend since the 2008 financial crisis and reduced global sales of securities by almost 80 percent, the BIS said in a report. (safehaven.com)
  • Despite the gloomy prospects for 2020, I do not believe that we will see a permanent, massive decline in global connectedness after the crisis. (dhl.com)
  • Early in the crisis, for example, global companies with business in China felt the drag of the first shutdowns. (dhl.com)
  • LISBON - New efforts are underway to better coordinate global assistance for people with diabetes endangered by natural and man-made humanitarian crises. (medscape.com)
  • Humanitarian crises represent a major global health challenge. (medscape.com)
  • This also applies at the global level, where a redistribution of resources is required and we should expect the rich countries to take stronger measures than the poor ones. (lu.se)
  • The G7 countries could mobilize a substantial portion of these funds themselves, and lead a global effort to accelerate vaccination around the world. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Board approved a €75 million equity-risk investment into the German company Curevac, to support research to mitigate the health impact of coronavirus. (eib.org)
  • However, while India may not be a starving country, large swathes of the population, especially children, are still malnourished. (theglobalist.com)
  • However, insofar as feeding its population is concerned, India is in the exclusive company of LDCs (least developed countries, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa). (theglobalist.com)
  • India and Brazil account for more than half of last week's cases, but there are many other countries all over the world that face a very fragile situation. (bvsalud.org)
  • His company will also start producing ventilators to help India fight the crisis. (who.int)
  • An increasing number of companies are expanding their services to open up remote-working opportunities for Ukrainian refugees on the lookout for jobs, across areas including engineering, IT, product design, finance, accounting, sales and marketing. (worklife.news)
  • Portugal-based Remote co-founder and COO Marcelo Lebre has now struck a deal with the Portuguese government which enable Ukrainian refugees to be processed for work within 20 minutes of arriving in the country. (worklife.news)
  • SafetyWing, which provides insurance for remote workers, is this week due to release a list of around 50 remote employers from countries across Europe and the U.S. which are able and ready to hire Ukrainian nationals into thousands of jobs. (worklife.news)
  • He added that the company has also developed and deployed IBMer Resource Finder Map, which connects Ukrainian IBM staff and contractors fleeing their country with IBM colleagues in the immediate Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region who can offer assistance, including lodging, transportation, food and supplies, for them and their families. (computerweekly.com)
  • Although shortages of certain medical supplies existed before the conflict, the recent looting of specialized drugs and the destruction of the Government Central Medical Supply Stores in Tripoli in July and in Benghazi in August has had disastrous consequences on the availability of essential medicines in the country. (who.int)
  • There are severe shortages in foreign health workers as they have left the country. (who.int)
  • Kehlenbrink has led assistance efforts beginning with the 2019 Boston Declaration, which outlined the urgent needs for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes in crisis situations. (medscape.com)
  • Millions of Americans are addicted to opioids in this country because pharmaceutical companies found it profitable to get people hooked. (khaleejtimes.com)
  • She also consults with small to mid-size biotechnology clients and large pharmaceutical companies providing strategic operational guidance and driving partnership development. (xtalks.com)
  • She has worked more than 20 years in both the role of medical director at medium-large pharmaceutical companies as well as medical director at contract research organizations in the field of infectious disease. (xtalks.com)
  • Cathay used similar "special leave" arrangements during the financial crisis in 2009 and during the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003. (sky.com)
  • Adults and children with type 1 diabetes who cannot access insulin and continuity of care in a crisis are at acute risk of death and disability, with avoidable suffering and loss of individual agency and dignity. (medscape.com)
  • As Prime Minister, Mr Brown hosted the G20 Summit in 2009, when under his leadership the G20 countries committed to making an additional US$1.1 trillion available to alleviate the most acute economic crisis since the Great Depression. (bvsalud.org)
  • That involved putting agents on the ground around the world to score tactical wins in countries that were otherwise uncooperative, but defense against such attacks fell down the list of priorities under Trump even as ransomware itself boomed. (technologyreview.com)
  • This doesn't sound like constitutional police work by European standards, more like Sarajevo at the start of the Bosnian war, when criminals were among those who assumed responsibility for the defense of the country. (dw.com)
  • These and various other effects of the crisis are putting many people, companies and sectors of the economy to severe tests. (dhl.com)
  • COVAX has now shipped almost 50 million doses of vaccine to 121 countries and economies, but we continue to face severe supply constraints. (bvsalud.org)
  • We now face an even more severe crisis, and we need the same kind of leadership. (bvsalud.org)
  • So it will be interesting to see the FDA put out more guidance on what will be required for companies to stay. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Every industry is different, of course, but international companies tend to be demonstrating more resilience at this time. (dhl.com)
  • In general, the Sahelian countries, except for Chad which has a health system less functioning compared to other countries, have health systems that provide average coverage of their populations in terms of access, quality, and demand for health care, including the resilience of the system to the various shocks. (who.int)
  • The financial crisis, which has already hit Cuba's economy hard, is about to give the country another big kick, this time in the tuchas. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • Recession and the financial crisis. (gettyimages.com)
  • Wary of mounting financial problems, major companies are attempting to distance themselves from Spain, the Wall Street Journal reports. (treasuryandrisk.com)
  • ING, the Dutch financial services company, and Securitas, a Swedish security services company, have both said they are looking to reduce their exposure to the depressed country. (treasuryandrisk.com)
  • The airline's chief executive Augustus Tang said in a video message to staff that the situation was as grave as the 2009 financial crisis. (sky.com)
  • CSR expenditure of companies for year 2015-16 from annual financial statements filed with govt. (asianage.com)
  • Financial crisis has occurred. (cliquenabend.de)
  • [6] During the 2007-2010 financial crisis the lack of transparency in this large market became a concern to regulators as it could pose a systemic risk . (wikipedia.org)
  • The US economy and the nation's credibility have already been damaged by the debt ceiling crisis even if a deal is struck next week, and 'reform is now urgently required', affirms the CEO of one of the world's largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations. (devere-group.com)
  • The company does fit the profile of a potential financial dividend cutter, especially after receiving $3.389 billion worth of TARP money. (dividendgrowthinvestor.com)
  • Political endorsement from individual countries and financial commitments to maintain control efforts will be essential for long-term sustainability. (bvsalud.org)
  • And during that hearing, a number of witnesses encouraged the committee to benchmark our efforts on international tax reform against what other countries, especially our major trading partners, have done recently in this area. (house.gov)
  • Russia has been trying to exert tighter control over the internet and big tech companies for years, in efforts that critics say threaten individual and corporate freedom, and are part of a wider crackdown against outspoken opponents of the Kremlin. (thehindu.com)
  • In this regard, the Crown Prince affirmed the Kingdom's support for everything that contributes to de-escalating the crisis, its readiness to exert efforts to mediate between all parties, and its support for all international efforts aimed at resolving the crisis politically. (khaleejtimes.com)
  • Society, governments, but also investors and other stakeholders now expect far more from companies when it comes to corporate citizenship, responsible behaviour and driving positive change on social and environmental issues. (deloitte.com)
  • Going forward, as governments reposition economies and the wealthiest diversify their businesses, growth in most countries in the region should pick up again (albeit not to pre-2015 levels). (verdict.co.uk)
  • Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc on Friday barred Russian state media from running ads or generating revenue from ads on its platform anywhere in the world, the parent company of social media giant Facebook said. (thehindu.com)
  • With many countries and companies backtracking on their climate commitments, the world is moving in the wrong direction. (project-syndicate.org)
  • The crisis could impact trade and international investment in the wider region, as investors may redirect their funds to more stable and predictable parts of the world. (verdict.co.uk)
  • We believe the world should return to a "new normal" life, where we will again be able to enjoy social gatherings, again work out of the office environments we cherish, be face to face with all of our teams, and be in the company of those we love. (aes.com)
  • This heightened sense of purpose and of belonging should make us a better company and a better team in the future, and we are here to power other companies around the world to do the same. (aes.com)
  • In 2008, the World Health Organization (WHO) International Health Regulations (IHR) Coordination Department, in collaboration with Lyonbiopole (Lyon, France), held a consultation, Cities and Public Health Crises ( 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the World Health Organization concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. (who.int)
  • The mention of specific companies or of certain manufacturers' products does not imply that they are endorsed or recommended by the World Health Organization in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. (who.int)
  • The countries of the Sahel zone are among the least developed in the world with thousands of inhabitants living in poverty. (who.int)
  • Lebanon is the only country in the Middle East that allows cigarette advertising on television which reaches consumers in other Middle East countries and the Arab community around the world. (who.int)
  • Crowded urban areas in developing and industrialized countries are uniquely vulnerable to public health crises and face daunting challenges in surveillance, response, and public communication. (cdc.gov)
  • The revised International Health Regulations require all countries to have core surveillance and response capacity by 2012. (cdc.gov)
  • New approaches for surveillance, preparedness, and response will be needed because current strategies may not be easily scalable upward to address huge, densely populated areas, especially in developing countries. (cdc.gov)
  • 4.1 Surveillance in crisis. (who.int)
  • Cathay is the latest business to reveal that it is taking a hit from the coronavirus outbreak, with companies including Carlsberg, Airbus and Apple also affected. (sky.com)
  • In the Sahel, many diseases (including vaccine- preventable diseases) are outbreak-prone with a high risk of spreading to other countries in the Region. (who.int)
  • Beyond these direct effects, the climate crisis undermines individual well-being and the socioeconomic conditions necessary for a healthy population. (project-syndicate.org)
  • Given the resurgence of both human and animal trypanosomiasis, the epidemic potential, high fatality rate and significant impact on socioeconomic development, many countries requested more active WHO support to control the disease. (who.int)
  • Her biggest hope is that her two children will not be forced to leave Belarus and that her grandson will be able to follow his dream of pursuing a medical career in his own country. (nhpr.org)
  • Today we continued to prioritise support for companies and entities worst hit by the crisis, specifically small companies and medical innovation. (eib.org)
  • Dr. Forkin's pharma experience prior to joining ICON includes country medical lead for two biotech companies. (xtalks.com)
  • It would make no sense - and prove unaffordable in the long term - if every country produced all its own medical products, for example. (dhl.com)
  • Indeed, barriers put in place before the crisis, such as customs duties on medical products, now threaten to exacerbate supply bottlenecks. (dhl.com)
  • "The current political crisis poses a very serious threat to the still fragile recovery and exposes a serious enough threat to continued economic reforms," said Qimiao Fan. (rt.com)
  • The ongoing growing uncertainty in the United Kingdom, and the increasingly clearer possibility of a no deal, is causing major economic unrest for these companies," said Jeroen Nijland, NFIA commissioner. (euronews.com)
  • In a context of economic crisis, CNTC offered substantial resources to revive Zimbabwe's tobacco industry, promoting a shift to contract farming of its preferred leaf. (who.int)
  • The G7 countries are the world's economic and political leaders. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Silkyara lesson: Can we unite to fight crises? (asianage.com)
  • Register for the webinar to learn about the antimicrobial resistance crisis and what the biopharma and healthcare industries can do to mitigate the impact of future pandemics. (xtalks.com)
  • But the central banks also face disaster - print too much money and the country they represent goes bust. (cliquenabend.de)
  • I have no doubt that open, diverse societies will ultimately prove to be more robust in the face of crisis. (dhl.com)
  • These megacities may not be representative of cities in low-income countries, which face more daunting problems. (cdc.gov)
  • The current energy crisis raises a fear that countries and companies will shy away from their promises to tackle climate change. (weforum.org)
  • We work in 123 countries and territories, combining emergency assistance with long-term development while adapting our activities to the context and challenges of each location and its people. (wfp.org)
  • However, it is possible to build a better understanding of the antimicrobial crisis and strengthen public health defenses. (xtalks.com)
  • In other words, working with entrepreneurs, companies, and entire countries to solve their most pressing challenges. (ey.com)
  • This may be because the ransomware crisis is a problem at a scale that no private sector can solve alone. (technologyreview.com)
  • We will only solve the vaccine crisis with the leadership of these countries. (bvsalud.org)
  • Remote's core business is to hire remote staff globally on behalf of other companies which don't have physical offices in those markets, by providing international payroll and HR support. (worklife.news)
  • During this crisis, many globally active companies have found themselves in a much better position than companies with a purely national or regional focus. (dhl.com)
  • This paper analyses the expansion of the China National Tobacco Company (CNTC) in Zimbabwe, the largest producer of tobacco leaf globally, since the early 2000s, through document analysis. (who.int)
  • That is why we say not to trust that the companies are taking any decisive responsibility for the environment. (lu.se)
  • And for any refugees it means there is a lot more on offer than low-paid, manual labor - people stand a better chance of being able to continue the career they already had before switching countries, according to Lebre. (worklife.news)
  • According to the Belarusian opposition, more than 35,000 people have been detained since August - in a country of less than 10 million. (nhpr.org)
  • This crisis has reinforced the strong elements of our culture, especially around our people being proud to work together bring good to society. (aes.com)
  • This brought huge physiological and mental impact on people in both countries. (lu.se)
  • Conflicts and crises affect all the mechanisms contributing to health including the infrastructure and the people that serve them. (who.int)
  • And from that, the International Alliance for Diabetes Action (IADA), a nonprofit organization, was created as a "partnership of international organizations from various sectors working together to connect, share, and collaborate both bilaterally and through a wide variety of events to collectively improve diabetes care in humanitarian crises," she said during the IDF symposium. (medscape.com)
  • In a statement on its website, the company said: "We thank our nearly 2,300 colleagues in Russia for their dedication and service to Accenture over the years. (computerweekly.com)
  • It did not immediately respond to a question on whether Russia had communicated with the company about any actions. (thehindu.com)
  • Russia has said all corporate deals with companies and individuals from "unfriendly countries" will now have to be approved by a government commission. (aljazeera.com)
  • Make sure your company is in full compliance with employment authorization rules and regulations. (lorman.com)
  • But its state-run oil company -- through a subsidiary -- donated $500,000 to President Trump's inauguration committee on December 22, 2016. (cnn.com)
  • Fitch Ratings estimates it may slash the ratings of as many as 10 companies for every one it upgrades in 2016. (safehaven.com)
  • Despite overwhelming evidence that fossil-fuel combustion is the primary driver of the current health crisis, a draft statement on climate change and health, set to be released during the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, omits any reference to the issue. (project-syndicate.org)
  • Companies need to implement protocols and have a crisis communication plan available. (lorman.com)
  • 7.1 Crisis communication in human emergencies. (who.int)
  • While these crises have long been forgotten, the Sahelian zone is nevertheless facing several major challenges such as a growing food insecurity, the re- emergence of certain diseases, the massive displacement of populations, weakened health systems and an increase in insecurity and violence. (who.int)
  • So it's a supply chain bottleneck for a new company because three companies have owned 90% of the category for decades. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • Capgemini's CEO Aiman Ezzat had told ET recently that the company will be taking into account the personal situations of employees and will not be "abrupt" in pushing them to return to office. (indiatimes.com)
  • If companies don't have the resources to support with funding, housing or humanitarian supplies, offering remote work is one simple solution, said Sam Claassen, SafetyWing's head of growth. (worklife.news)
  • That leads to the next dimension of the problem: The hackers work from countries where they can avoid prosecution. (technologyreview.com)
  • To change that, America and other countries will have to work together to confront nations who otherwise see no problem with US hospitals and pipelines being held for ransom. (technologyreview.com)
  • I'm hopeful that more companies will invest in doing the work we did. (sandiegouniontribune.com)
  • The productive restructuring process, been adopted by most of the affected countries, aiming which marks this phase, reconfigured the way labor is to mitigate the mass contagion and the overcrowding organized, opening a breach for work relationships to of hospitals in the treatment of infected victims. (bvsalud.org)
  • Companies which were hit hard by the isolation or failed to adapt to work from home arrangement were forced to shut down, lay-off or put employees on furlough. (lu.se)
  • Unlike the statutory isolation imposed by the Chinese Government, Zhong (2020) noted that the neighbouring country Japan only set up a Telework Comprehensive Portal Site which offered citizens information and a discussion platform that work from home is purely voluntary. (lu.se)
  • Different extent of isolation polices (which ultimately led to the emergent adaptation of work from home in companies) may be due to various factors. (lu.se)
  • In short, the wealthier a country, the more likely work from home can take place in it. (lu.se)
  • With talks on a knife edge to contain this crisis, Nigel Green says that should this current situation be resolved, reform is 'urgently required. (devere-group.com)
  • Overconsumption is an important contributor to the current climate crisis. (lu.se)
  • Build disaster preparedness into your long-term business operations plans to ensure everyone's safety the next time a crisis strikes. (score.org)
  • This increase in concern for the health of the planet has not just individuals - but also organizations - journeying towards greater understanding of their role in the crisis, as well as the solution. (cdc.gov)
  • To start, we are examining ways to reduce the Center's carbon footprint - a challenging proposition as we try to improve worker health in countries thousands of miles south of the U.S. border and in companies far beyond the Rocky Mountains. (cdc.gov)
  • For many years, these countries have been facing a series of health, climate, and security crises. (who.int)
  • Today's hearing will examine international tax rules in various countries and identify best practices that might be applied here in the United States. (house.gov)
  • According to the survey, 98 percent of companies have said they believe that corrupt practices are widespread in the country. (rt.com)
  • Note, importantly, that any government support to industry must come with significant guarantees: no layoffs, processes to halt extraction (for example, stop financialized practices of stock buybacks ), and begin governing companies differently (for example, less rampant executive compensation at the expense of paying workers a living wage). (dissentmagazine.org)
  • It's very clear he's putting money behind his priorities, but those don't necessarily include the population of the country, in terms of food, medicine, safety," says Eric Farnsworth, vice president at the Council of the Americas. (cnn.com)
  • In a crisis, time is of the essence. (score.org)
  • Chairs should also have a deep understanding of the companies they serve and be willing to offer their time and experience generously. (deloitte.com)
  • The move also comes at a time when authorities are clamping down on shell companies. (asianage.com)
  • At the same time company has managed to deliver an impressive 11.70% average annual increase in its EPS since 1999. (dividendgrowthinvestor.com)
  • Every year, TED works with a group of select companies and foundations to identify internal ideators, inventors, connectors, and creators. (ted.com)
  • This marks the 6th consecutive year of dividend increases for the company. (dividendgrowthinvestor.com)
  • We also expect to hear some details about the process these countries undertook in developing their reforms, as well as lessons learned and other outstanding issues these countries are encountering with their international tax systems. (house.gov)
  • The deVere CEO also recently argued that the debt ceiling crisis was the 'ultimate gift' for America's major geopolitical rival, China, which is seeking to promote the internationalisation of its own currency and to position itself as a more stable and attractive investment option, in order to attract more international investment and capital inflows. (devere-group.com)
  • Many foreign workers fled the DISPLACED PERSONS country and most embassies and international companies pulled out of Libya. (who.int)
  • Thousands of families fled their homes in Tripoli and Benghazi, and most embassies and international companies pulled out of the country. (who.int)
  • Since 1998 Magnus has directed a large number of documentaries, broadcasted at leading international tv-channels and screened at film festivals in more than 50 countries. (lu.se)
  • The aims of this proposed strategy are to control the intensity of transmission in endemic and epidemic countries in the medium term and to eliminate the disease in the long term. (who.int)