Apple Inc. is reportedly working on the “Retail Flex” program which will allow its store employees to work from home for a few weeks. The employees would remotely handle operations like tech support and online sales half of the time and work as they usually do at the stores at other times.
It is a big shift and plausible to have in-store employees working remotely due to the pandemic. However, the California-based tech giant is still being cautious while following the trend.
Apple is apparently commencing a pilot program of at
The Australian Government has reportedly collaborated with the World Food Programme (WFP) to combat acute food insecurity and offer emergency food assistance to poor nations affected by COVID-19.
As per reports, Australia is supposedly offering USD 34.7 million to assist WFP with its crucial work. WFP will use these funds to reach out to those in need throughout the Indo-Pacific region, especially girls and women, who are at a higher risk of malnutrition and hunger.
The funds provided by Australia will support the program in Myanmar, offe
Amazon Music will soon be able to host third-party podcasts and sell ads.
The music streaming platform had also acquired Wondery in September 2020.
Amazon Music, a music streaming platform operated by Amazon is reportedly acquiring Art19 Inc., a leading podcast monetization & hosting platform that specializes in providing advertisers and publishers full autonomy of their audio experiences.
No changes will be made to the Art19 platform as of now, cit
Travel industry leaders in the UK have reportedly accused ministers of neglecting them during their “darkest hour” and inflicting additional damage on businesses that were already adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Organizations in the aviation and tourism sectors seemingly participated in the “travel day of action” held on 23rd June to demand safe reopening of the travel sector, underlining the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions, and to request more financial aid. The events would take place outside the parliaments in Edinburgh
Joe Bidens aim of achieving 70% COVID-19 vaccination by July 4th is reportedly expected to fall short, as efforts to encourage people to take shots have faded. Pandemic specialists warn that vaccination incentives are dwindling and that if the aggressive Delta strain becomes the dominant strain in the United States, a "two Americas" scenario might emerge.
Various incentives have been taken to increase vaccination rates, including free hamburgers, free beer, college scholarships, and even one million-dollar lottery prize
Prominent Japanese corporations are reportedly joining the nations COVID-19 vaccination drive in preparation for the Tokyo Olympics. The announcement comes as the government struggles to meet its immunization targets amidst fears of another wave of infections.
Several corporations ranging from SoftBank Group Corp. to automotive manufacturer Toyota Motor Corp. are setting up vaccine administration clinics in a massive private-sector drive which is set to commence next week.
The campaign, undertaken with the government's support, will w
American electric vehicle major Tesla has reportedly downgraded the range of its brand-new Model S Long Range just a few days after launching the vehicle. According to the credible sources, this range also happens to be the company’s longest-range electric car.
The event conducted by Tesla at its Fremont facility was apparently more about the Model S Plaid, the new top performance Model S. However, it was also the official launch of its new Model S, which also comprises of the Model S Long Range that costs relatively less.
This was
National Safety Council, a non-profit health & safety organization has announced to have teamed up with e-commerce giant Amazon to create new ways to prevent musculoskeletal workplace injuries in the United States.
The online retailer intends to decrease the workplace injury rate to 50% by 2025 and be recognized as the safest workplace worldwide through this partnership.
The association formed as a result will reportedly work on preventing sprains and strains suffered by employees in their respective working environments by establishi
After the recent ruling by a Dutch court, oil major Shell has reportedly announced plans to accelerate reductions in its greenhouse gas emissions. CEO of Shell, Ben van Beurden stated that the company intends to take bold and measured steps, though it would still appeal against the court’s ruling.
For those unaware, the environmental organization, Milieudefensie (Friends of the Earth, Netherlands), had filed the case and successfully argued that the oil giant had a human rights obligation to bring its operations in line with global agreements regarding prevention of fa
