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- A + A BENGALURU (Aug 4): Kraft Heinz Co topped market estimates for quarterly net sales and profit on Wednesday, as demand for snacks and packaged meals remained strong even as people started venturing out following the easing of coronavirus restrictions. Packaged food makers were among the major beneficiaries of the pandemic-induced curbs in 2020 that forced people to cook more at home. "We are seeing signs that several pandemic-inspired cooking and eating behaviours are sticking, even as mobility increases and restrictions lift," Kraft senior executive Carlos Abrams-Rivera said. Analysts anticipate the pandemic-led boom in sales to last as remote working trends stay largely in place, though growth could slow from the unprecedented levels seen during the height of the pandemic. Companies across sectors, including packaged food, have been plagued by higher costs of ingredients such as resins, edible oils, and coffee, while spending heavily on shipments to ease …

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SINGAPORE - Although the number of active Covid-19 clusters here crossed the 100 mark on Tuesday, the increasing vaccination rates provide a defence against the rising number of cases, said experts. Instead, the main metrics should be shifted to focus on the number of severe Covid-19 cases and deaths. The high number of active clusters and new infections is not as worrying, now that 62 per cent of the population is fully vaccinated, with another 15 per cent having received their first dose, said Professor Teo Yik Ying, dean of the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health. The last time Singapore had such a high number of active clusters was during the outbreak in the migrant worker dormitories last May. There had been more than 90 active clusters then. "We can see that despite the high number of daily reported cases, as well as the number of active clusters, the ICU utilisation remains very modest and we do not have too many people in the …

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In a matter of weeks, the state of the U.S. workforce has radically changed. No industry, organization, team, or individual is immune to the new challenges that the Covid-19 outbreak has brought. In-person meetings are out of the question for the foreseeable future. Many organizations have hastily transitioned to fully remote workforces . Conferences are canceled, stores and restaurants closed. The emotional state of the workplace Emplify, an employee-engagement measurement software firm, recently surveyed 1,000 U.S. employees and found that more than half (57.7 percent) report their emotional state as fearful, anxious, and/or stressed. Many leaders are facing new difficulties as they adapt. Emplify's survey found that "keeping employees motivated" and "maintaining employee morale" are among managers' top challenges in light of Covid-19. Emplify CEO Santiago Jaramillo has a different take. "The way leaders act right now will either erode their team's …

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Covid-19 has put a spotlight on how leaders communicate with their employees, customers, and communities during unprecedented times . From reporting the latest updates on national television to issuing brand statements on social media, we're seeing leaders adapt their communications strategies daily . I'd argue that the ones doing it right share a common approach: They lead with empathy. When crises hit, people expect leaders to rise to the occasion. But that doesn't mean you need to have all the answers (spoiler alert: you won't have them). I think people care more about leaders' ability to listen, understand, and empathize. Even if you can't fix someone's problems overnight, you can make them feel heard. That's why empathy should be the key ingredient in your crisis communication strategy , whether you're sharing difficult news with employees, fielding calls from unhappy customers, or hosting a last-minute press conference. Here are five principles to help leaders …

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Finding time to play, even as an adult, was never an extra . Science shows being more playful throughout your life makes you not only happier but, surprisingly, also better at your work. "Research has found evidence that play at work is linked with less fatigue, boredom, stress, and burnout in individual workers. Play is also positively associated with job satisfaction, sense of competence, and creativity," the Association for Psychological Science blog has reported. Which means play is always important for adults. It's even more important in the middle of the nightmare of colliding crises that is 2020. Why you should be more playful in tough times Wait, you might object. My business is flailing, my kids are at home, and my stress levels have been sky high since March. Who in the world has the time or energy to goof around right now? Which is fair enough. Juggling professional and family responsibilities is hellishly difficult for many right now. But, as …

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The latest sales technique at AVIO Consulting grew out of hunger. Mike Slack, vice president of sales and marketing at the Dallas-based software consulting company, was scheduling a Zoom call with a former colleague around lunchtime. Both men had a hankering for pizza, so they decided to order delivery at the same time and turn the call into a virtual lunch. The meeting was a revelation. Slack realized he didn't have to leave home to share in the ritual of breaking bread for business meet-ups. AVIO ( No. 3,231 on the 2019 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies ) is now developing guidelines for how its sales and marketing teams can entertain clients without leaving home. It's not alone. Companies in a variety of industries are putting similar techniques to work, using Zoom as a way to schmooze. Slack's first rule is to order the same kind of food--if not from the same restaurant, then at least the same cuisine. He also suggests dressing as you would …

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In this episode of Industry Focus: Wildcard , Dylan Lewis and Motley Fool contributor Brian Feroldi do a deep dive into Outset Medical ( NASDAQ:OM ) , a dialysis system developer which recently came public. They discuss how Outset's system works, its advantages over traditional methods of dialysis, and why it could be a gamechanger in the space. To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center . To get started investing, check out our quick-start guide to investing in stocks . A full transcript follows the video. This video was recorded on December 16, 2020. Dylan Lewis: It's Wednesday, Dec. 16th, and we're talking about a company that's disrupting dialysis. I'm your host, Dylan Lewis, and I'm joined by Fool.com's new nurturer of knowing unique New York new-speak nonsense, Brian Feroldi. You know, [laughs] you did it, you mixed in the silent letters there, and you almost had me. Brian Feroldi: I think my …

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