Content curation: isolate from the coronavirus, but do not disconnect from businesses. And be optimistic

AP | Portugal Tech Language Solutions’ content curation not only aims to disseminate knowledge, by embracing this important role, we also take the selection of the best and most valid content in multiple areas very seriously.

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A message of hope in today´s overpowering millions of references to the pandemic. There are signs that the world is beating Covid-19 and an example to that is the announcement that China, as well as the US, are closer to finding the potential vaccine for the new coronavirus. An article in Reuters highlights human initial testing, you can read it here.

Meanwhile, take care of yourself, take care of everyone.

• The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette to reduce the risk and prevent transmission.
• Perform hand hygiene (e.g., hand washing with non-antimicrobial soap and water, alcohol-based hand rub, or antiseptic hand wash) after having contact with respiratory secretions and contaminated objects/materials.
• Avoid close contact with people with respiratory infection.

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Until this pandemic continues to spread, namely in Europe, one must find ways to fight the consequences of the necessary social isolation. What we propose in this article is expressed in the site´s name: https://techagainstcoronavirus.com/

Here you´ll find not only videoconferencing solutions, live presentations, but also team collaboration and even internet speed testing.

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“The news about the spread of COVID-19 is changing fast — and people are trying to make decisions about everything from whether to cancel vacations to how to best protect themselves and their communities. There are several psychological reasons why you may find decision-making difficult right now”. This is what Harvard Business Review points out in a text warning about the of pondered decisions, particularly significant if those decisions affect our companies or organisations. After all, the best way to resist the siren call of action is to slow down.

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It is before times of crisis like the one we´re living that the value of leadership can make the difference between success and failure. “Leading with Care, Purpose, and Resolve During a Pandemic”, is a valuable text emphasizing Senior Human Resources executives role in companies and organisations, particularly in a period of such uncertainty, notably of how will it be after this pandemic has passed. Take a look and know a bit more about these issues:

• Make employee safety the top priority.
• Communicate simply, authentically, and frequently.
• Leverage technology to protect employees, and keep the business running.
• Enable more agile decision-making and break down silos for a common goal.
• Use innovation to reinvent the business in a time of crisis.
• Partner with HR leaders across the world to solve the challenges together.

You won´t regret investing your time reading this article, believe me.

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The idea is worth to be reinforced: exclude yourself, but don´t disconnect. What we want to say is that you should make an effort to maintain the economy working. Don´t disconnect from partners and clients, follow these advices on AP| Portugal Tech Language Solutions’ blog post.

Last but not the least

A post recommended by Mário Júnior, CEO of AP | Portugal Tech Language Solutions reflecting remote work significance. You can read here.

This text was not written by a native English speaker, but by a language lover. However, all our language services are always provided by native speakers.

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