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With news of several effective vaccines coming soon and better treatments for Covid-19, the world is now desperate for a return to 'normality'. The global economy needs it, individual businesses of every size and shape need it, and people need it too. But what form will this 'normality' take? Will flexibility and change define our new normality post Covid-19, as some experts claim?

Through the past century, most jobs have been categorised in the 8-5 section. Jobs start at 8 am and employees get to leave at 5 pm. In other cases, some companies have an even earlier arrival time. Others require employees to work overtime. However, today's employees have started experiencing some changes in the workplace with regards to flexibility. Employers are beginning to create flexible work schedules for their employees. Despite this, we can not argue with the fact that some jobs cannot have flexible schedules. For example, the medical industry. Doctors can’t treat people from home. There are different types of flexible schedules that employers can use.

The gig economy has transformed the modern labour market, driven by a complex mix of economic, technological, and societal shifts, bringing about both new opportunities and challenges for workers and organisations alike. What Is a Gig Economy? A gig economy is an economic system where workers take on…

Digital devices are woven into nearly every part of modern life, which makes digital wellbeing and effective screen time management essential to overall health. Checking your phone the moment you wake up, scrolling while eating, or struggling to put your device down before bed can all signal patterns of…

The shift toward digital payments has accelerated in recent years, driven by advances in financial technology, changing consumer habits, and the sheer convenience of paying without cash. Together, these forces are steadily pushing economies worldwide closer to fully cashless systems. What’s Driving the Rise of Digital Payments?…

Online learning is a form of education where students access learning materials, lectures, assignments and other educational resources remotely through an internet connection. Empowering individuals to learn remotely, online learning has transformed the educational landscape by dismantling conventional geographical and financial barriers to education, providing greater opportunities to remote…

Career trends in 2026, driven by rapid technological, societal, and global transformations, are reshaping the future of work, in some cases fundamentally. These trends are marked by increasing uncertainty and a growing demand for adaptability as change accelerates across industries and economies around the world. What Are the…

Pursuing a postgraduate degree is a significant step toward advancing your education, career, and personal development. However, the financial commitment of master’s and doctoral programmes can be a barrier for many students. This is where postgraduate scholarships come in, providing crucial financial support and making higher education more accessible…

No matter where you are in life, your dreams of earning a university degree are within reach. Whether you’re just starting out, advancing in your career, or returning to education after a break, Unicaf is here to support your journey. Through the Unicaf Scholarship, thousands of students from…

In today’s fast-changing job market, online internships are opening doors for Kenyan college students like never before. Whether you are based in Nairobi, Mombasa, or Kisumu, the chance to gain international work experience without leaving your home is now within reach. But with so many platforms and programmes available,…