Author: The Editorial Team

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – Policymakers in China are bringing technology firms into alignment with national priorities to ensure that policy intent is met, fostering innovation that serves the real economy and improves wellbeing, whilst preventing financial risks though prudent regulation. The implication is that central government has made a value judgement: only innovation that serves the real economy, and doesn’t compromise financial stability, will be provided pathways to flourish. However, given a choice…

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) – The onset of Covid-19 had organisations across the globe scrambling to find solutions to the sudden and widespread shift to remote work. More than a year later, it is clear that the pandemic has permanently influenced perceptions and the employee experience of workplace culture, says Reynhardt Uys, Chief Experience Officer, Immersion Group, a global team of experience design experts. According to Uys, organisations are looking for long-term solutions to…

LAGOS (Capital Markets in Africa) — Some chief executive officers are so eager for their employees to get vaccinated against Covid-19 that they’re granting workers time off or cash incentives to get shots. In the U.S., retailer Lidl is giving its staff $200, while Aldi, Dollar General Corp.and Trader Joe’s Co. are offering extra hours of pay. Online grocery delivery firm Instacart Inc. is providing a $25 stipend for workers and contractors. Yogurt makers Chobani LLC and Danone SA are offering as much as six hours of…