Is Zoom ready for most of America to work online?
Coronavirus is putting remote work to the test. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-ready-america-online.html Views: 0
Covid-19: Sabah may extend school holidays, get private sector to let employees work from home
KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah government is considering the possibility of extending the current school holidays and getting the private sector to allow their employees to work from home in order to curb the spread of Covid-19. In appealing to the people to minimise their movements, including avoiding non-essential travel, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie…
Webcast replay: How to make retirement saving work for you
In this replay of a recent webcast, Ashley Morris, a Certified Financial Planner™ professional with Vanguard Personal Advisor Services® and Mike DiJoseph, an investment strategist with Vanguard, talked about the things you can do to prepare for your best retirement. Read More https://investornews.vanguard/how-to-make-retirement-saving-work-for-you/ Views: 0
U.S. internet well-equipped to handle work from home surge
The U.S. internet won’t get overloaded by spikes in traffic from the millions of Americans now working from home to discourage the spread of the new coronavirus, experts say. But connections could stumble for many if too many family members try to videoconference at the same time. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-internet-well-equipped-home-surge.html Views: 0
Sarikei MP admitted to Sibu hospital as PUI for Covid-19
SIBU: Sarikei Member of Parliament Wong Ling Biu (pix) of DAP has been admitted to the Sibu Hospital as a patient under investigation (PUI) for Covid-19. Sarawak Health Director Dr Chin Zin Hing, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that Wong has been admitted to the hospital and was a PUI. Wong is said to have…
Covid-19: 18 police personnel, family members test negative
KUALA LUMPUR: All 18 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers, personnel and family members who have been placed under self-quarantine after showing symptoms of Covid-19 have tested negative so far for the virus. “Until today, the results we received were negative but the Health Ministry has directed them to be placed under self-quarantine,” Bukit Aman Internal…
No ‘fairytale’ ending for 60 nightclub GROs in midnight raid
KUALA LUMPUR: Police detained 60 female foreign guest relations officers (GROs) donning white ‘fairy’ dresses in a raid at a nightclub here early this morning. Kuala Lumpur Criminal Investigation Department chief SAC Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid said 52 Thais, seven Vietnamese and one Laos national aged 19 to 33 were arrested in the…
WHO, UN Foundation and partners launch first-of-its-kind COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
GENEVA and Washington, D.C. – A new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Solidarity Response Fund will raise money from a wide range of donors to support the work of the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners to help countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The fund, the first-of-its-kind, enables private individuals, corporations and institutions anywhere in the…
Employers navigate virus pandemic without firm guidelines
It started with extra hand sanitizer and wipes for keyboards and headphones. Then came the directive for employees to lug their laptops home every night just in case. Finally, the memo arrived urging all employees to work from home—just not in their pajamas. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-employers-virus-pandemic-firm-guidelines.html Views: 0
Comcast, AT&T and others easing broadband for at-home workers
Broadband companies are making it easier and cheaper to work at home in the COVID-19 era. Read More https://techxplore.com/news/2020-03-comcast-att-easing-broadband-at-home.html Views: 0