COVID-19 – CSR DESIGN

Solving Problems with Tech (CSR)

The COVID-19 crisis has affected many different businesses and our lives may never be the same for a long time. Some businesses have failed, many lost their jobs. For F&B outlets, social distancing rules reduce seating capacities and enforce strict guidelines. Although there are subsidies and solutions provided by the government in the form ofContinue reading “Solving Problems with Tech (CSR)”

We are still in a crisis, but why did the support to frontline workers end?

In a post COVID-19 world, many things have changed. The reshuffle and new normal caused a lot of new problems and a lot of uncertainties. Many people are out of jobs and the market does not look good. There are many who face financial hardships and obviously some winners and some losers in the community.Continue reading “We are still in a crisis, but why did the support to frontline workers end?”

Forward Thinking, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth after COVID-19

There is no doubt that COVID-19 has changed our business landscape. Many companies that fail to evolve will not exist after the crisis. Instead of worrying and cowering in a shell, awaiting a slow death, examine the new business landscape and its opportunities. You can listen to many experts on how they managed to growContinue reading “Forward Thinking, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth after COVID-19”

CSR and Giving During a Crisis

It is heartening to see many Singaporeans outraged when they see the plight of the foreign workers in Singapore. Poor unsanitary living conditions and tightly packed dormitories has created a health crisis in Singapore with more than 10,000 foreign workers infected with COVID-19. Poor living conditions of these foreign workers are not new. In theContinue reading “CSR and Giving During a Crisis”

Managing Pivots during COVID-19

The current situation we are facing is changing everyday. As many companies have given up on the situation and are waiting for handouts, some companies are forcing themselves and are changing. What if you know that the current situation is going to last 6 months? Are you going to act now or are you stillContinue reading “Managing Pivots during COVID-19”

Running Business during COVID-19

It is official, the virus has gone global and businesses are badly affected as supply chains and labor are impacted. The new epicenters are outside China, and what seemed to be an isolated problem is now a global problem as the world is much more connected than before. The COVID-19 crisis has been evolved overContinue reading “Running Business during COVID-19”

COVID-19 – Time for business transformation

During COVID-19, we have seen air pollution get reduced, water ways clean up and fishes returning to many areas like Venice. Suddenly, we see big companies like financial institutions, property developers who were making record profits from their activity will quickly see the impact of business, unable to sustain from the high rents and financeContinue reading “COVID-19 – Time for business transformation”

Better Brand Experience During COVID-19 for Retail

After working with a few clients and experiencing the panic buys first hand, here are some tips that we want to share that we feel that other countries that may be experiencing this can learn. It is important to take note that there is going to be Panic Buys during the COVID-19 Crisis globally. ShopsContinue reading “Better Brand Experience During COVID-19 for Retail”

Corporate Communications during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Panic, shutdown, confusion and misinformation, how brands can communicate effectively and ethically in this time of crisis. COVID-19 does not seem to be anywhere close to being contained. In China, we have seen big brands close stores, airlines cancel flights and businesses badly affected. In Singapore, tourist arrivals are down, locals are only beginning toContinue reading “Corporate Communications during the COVID-19 Outbreak”