Saying that COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the global economy is a gross understatement. Everywhere we look, we see evidence of one of the greatest economic downturns in recent history and a looming recession/depression that is threatening to completely disrupt global commerce. The pandemic has had a serious impact on…
Lockdowns to control the spread of the virus have led to a reduction in farebox revenues of over 90% during the COVID-19 crisis. The requirement to maintain social distancing, ongoing travel restrictions and public concerns about the safety of mass transit mean that agencies can expect significant revenue shortfalls to…
Retailers must act now to re-imagine ‘Brigital’ customer journeys to meet the post-COVID customer expectations. COVID-19 has profoundly changed customer shopping preferences owing to shoppers being wary of visiting crowded stores, and with government restrictions on social distancing continuing, a shift towards online is expected to accelerate. Please click the…
Europe’s reliance on international supply chains has proven contentious as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic ripple through the economy. EU policymakers are now calling for production to be ‘reshored’, restriction of foreign investment and a tougher trade defence policy. The industrial policy pivot toward supporting ‘European champions’, screening foreign…
Out walking my dog last night, I watched as a family eagerly clambered into a barricaded off playground. Challenged by another passer-by, the father retorted: “It’s all right, Boris just said we could.” And therein lie the multiple permutations and interpretations that come with an easing of lockdowns. The shift…
As we enter the 8th week of lockdown in the UK, the intensity of the first phase of the crisis has peaked and the consequence of tactical exhaustion – as businesses have dealt with only the most pressing and most urgent - is starting to play out. Behaviours have become…
A surge in new Covid-19 cases centered on the Metropolitan Region (RM) of Santiago has forced the government to reverse its limited lockdown easing measures. As previously discussed, the U-turn demonstrates what can happen when Covid-19 hits higher-density populations, as well as the need for clear communication from a…
Jerome Hauer, Ph.D and Patricia Russo, Teneo Senior Advisor and Chairman of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, join Kevin Kajiwara to discuss the latest updates regarding the effects of Coronavirus on the U.S. economy and the fallout from the reopening of businesses in Asia. …
Below please find key take-outs from our May 13th senior panel with Matthew d'Ancona, Editor and Partner at Tortoise Media and columnist at the Evening Standard; Victor Yang, global Director of Corporate Affairs at Geely; Amber Rudd, Teneo Senior Adviser and former Home Secretary; Wolfango Piccoli, Co-President of Teneo’s Risk…
Sir David Dalton discusses with Ed Matthews his views on the impact of COVID-19 on the NHS. A lot has been asked of the NHS – it has risen to the challenge of Phase 1 of the crisis and in so doing it has revealed fragilities; and yet so much…
In this updated summary table, we provide an overview of the lockdown exit strategies currently being implemented by selected countries around the world, and the surrounding politics. Please click on the download button below to see the table. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any…
As the UK Government announces the first stages of a plan for the relaxation of lockdown, the country can begin to plot a gradual return to economic and social activity. But until there is a vaccine, the route out of lockdown will be based on minimising the risks of COVID-19…