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Published on 2021/02/17 by Sonia Navarrete

As we enter 2021, South African citizens have been alerted of a possible third wave of the pandemic. Businesses are now being forced to adapt to the new ways of working to ensure long term businesses continuity. … Continue Reading

Published on 2021/01/26 by Sonia Navarrete

Remote working was not all that common before COVID-19, only 26% of South Africans had the freedom to work from home before the crisis. Since March last year, almost all businesses in South Africa turned to technologies like digital communication and collaboration to enable employees to work remotely, without stepping out of their homes to adhere to Government regulations and assist in curbing the spread of the COVID-19. … Continue Reading

Published on 2021/01/18 by Sonia Navarrete

In just a matter of months, the C OVID -19 pandemic struck the world at the speed of light.  Most  b usinesses were n’t  prepared  and  were forced to adapt to extraordinary challenges in order to continue with business operations  – whilst battling to stay afloat.   In South Africa ,  many businesses have opted for mass work-from-home policies for their staff ,  as  businesses  navigate through  new ways of working  as a direct result of  the  pandemic.    … Continue Reading

Published on 2020/12/16 by Sonia Navarrete

Across South Africa, the  COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the way we live and earn an income. In these unprecedented times, it has taken adaptability, flexibility and sheer determination to succeed in our ability to work and keep the economy afloat. … Continue Reading

Published on 2020/12/02 by Sonia Navarrete

The retail industry in South Africa began to feel the pressure to meet profitability long before the COVID-19 pandemic hit our shores. The country was already in a recession, consumer spending was declining due to growing levels of unemployment and moving to an eCommerce model. … Continue Reading

Published on 2020/11/11 by Sonia Navarrete

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to take a serious toll on shopper behaviour not only from a decline in spending but also in how they shop. With social distancing restrictions, a possible second wave of infections, and adaptations to new lifestyles, the crisis is driving more traffic to South African eCommercemerchants than before. … Continue Reading