Republic Journal

“SOE” What Now?

In our last chat, we explored how crucial it is for leaders to be ready, or as ready as we possibly can, for whatever challenges and opportunities come our way.

Four (4) Financial Tools for the Post Pandemic Business

We all know that the past year (and counting) has been a mixed blessing for our business communities. Lockdowns and social distancing measures have saved lives, but they’ve also resulted in sharp declines in economic activity and all but shut down some critical sectors of our economies.

Leadership: Employee Growth & Development

Thinking back to a time when I was much younger, and early in my career, I often pondered my future in financial services/banking. I knew that I wanted to have a successful career, but I had no real concept of the ideal path or measure of that success.

How to be a ‘Work-from-Home Mom’ in a Pandemic

I’m sure most of you will agree that no number of words in any given language can be used to adequately describe a mother's love. Factor in a global pandemic that forced us into a lockdown where both parents and children have to be productive in the same space while bringing that love, patience and sacrifice, and things just got a little trickier.

Online Banking Surge and COVID-19

There’s no doubt that the coronavirus pandemic has impacted almost every aspect of life as we know it. As it relates to banking, the physical limitations have impacted how most customers would usually perform their ‘in-branch’ transactions. However, and thankfully, this has acted as a catalyst to the digital channel adoption to a much-needed society like ours.

The Absence of the Festive Boost

For many non-energy sector businesses, the fourth quarter of the year represents a period where the lead-up to Divali, Christmas and Carnival festivities normally provides a boost to commercial activity. Unfortunately, with the cancellation of Carnival 2021, the unstable job market and great economic uncertainty, (all due to the pandemic) fourth quarter 2020 was destined to be decidedly unspectacular for most businesses.

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