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From virtual offices to essential workers, explore how companies are adapting to changes in the way we work. Content in this collection may include topics such as the pandemic’s impact on employment (layoffs, hiring freezes, etc.), the shift to remote working and digital workplaces, how planned events and conferences have been affected, and how business models are adapting to the new realities of life amid a global pandemic.

Whirlpool sees strong 2020 as profit beats on pandemic boost

Whirlpool sees strong 2020 as profit beats on pandemic boost

Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
Whirlpool Corp WHR.N on Wednesday forecast a smaller drop in sales for the year and reinstated earnings targets after posting better-than-expected quarterly profit, as robust demand for home appliances helped it navigate the coronavirus crisis.
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Profits
Quarterly reports
Sales
Netflix falls short on new subscribers as pandemic boost fizzles

Netflix falls short on new subscribers as pandemic boost fizzles

By: Lisa Richwine, Ayanti Bera
Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 20th, 2020
Netflix Inc NFLX.O on Tuesday posted its weakest subscriber gains in four years as streaming competition increased, pandemic restrictions eased and live sports returned to television.
TAGS:
Movies
Profits
Streaming services
Southwest reports biggest ever quarterly loss on virus hit

Southwest reports biggest ever quarterly loss on virus hit

Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N reported on Thursday a loss of more than $1 billion, its biggest ever, in the third quarter, while saying it would burn less cash in the months to come as leisure bookings show signs of recovery from this year's coronavirus-driven collapse.
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Airlines
Cash flow
Financial losses
Quarterly reports
AT&T takes pandemic hit, but surpasses revenue expectations

AT&T takes pandemic hit, but surpasses revenue expectations

By: Sheila Dang
Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
AT&T Inc on Thursday reported the coronavirus pandemic had taken a heavy toll on its media business, but quarterly results were offset by more new phone subscribers than expected, which executives credited to the improved quality of its wireless network.
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Quarterly reports
Recovery
Dow sees pick up in demand after quarterly results beat estimates

Dow sees pick up in demand after quarterly results beat estimates

Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
Dow Inc DOW.N on Thursday beat estimates for quarterly earnings and forecast a pick up in demand as more industries start to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
TAGS:
Earnings
Profits
Quarterly reports
Adidas plans to sell ailing Reebok business within months

Adidas plans to sell ailing Reebok business within months

Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
German sportswear company Adidas is planning to sell its Reebok division, Germany’s manager magazin reported on Thursday, as the group seeks to put an end to its ill-fated investment in the U.S.-focused brand.
TAGS:
Financial losses
Sports equipment
U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; many unemployed losing benefits

U.S. weekly jobless claims fall; many unemployed losing benefits

By: Lucia Mutikani
Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
The number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell more than expected last week, but remained very high as the labor market recovery shows signs of strain amid a relentless COVID-19 pandemic and ebbing fiscal stimulus.
TAGS:
Benefits
Jobs
Recovery
Unemployment
U.S. airlines lay out COVID-19 damage and renew calls for aid

U.S. airlines lay out COVID-19 damage and renew calls for aid

By: Tracy Rucinski, Sanjana Shivdas
Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
American Airlines AAL.O and Southwest Airlines LUV.N signaled on Thursday that they would continue to hemorrhage cash into next year as revenues hover around a third of 2019's levels due to a collapse in demand from the coronavirus.
TAGS:
Airlines
Cash flow
Financial losses
Coca-Cola emerges from lockdown blues as out-of-home demand recovers

Coca-Cola emerges from lockdown blues as out-of-home demand recovers

By: Nivedita Balu
Source: Reuters
Date of Publication: October 22nd, 2020
Coca-Cola Co beat revenue and profit expectations on Thursday as a partial reopening of theaters and restaurants boosted demand and helped the world's largest soda maker bounce back from a shattering second quarter.
TAGS:
Demand
Drinks
Reopening
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Women in the Workplace 2020

Source: McKinsey
Date of Publication: September 30th, 2020
This is the sixth year of the Women in the Workplace study—in a year unlike any other.
TAGS:
Children
Data
Diversity
Flexibility
Leadership
Mental health
Reports
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