Tag Archives: Coronavirus

So what is a Coronavirus?

Posted on March 27, 2020 by henry tapper

In the second paper shared by the C19 Group, Nicola Oliver tells us what Coronaviruses are and how they can be deadly. She explains why they impact in different ways. Thanks to Nicola and Stuart and other members of the … Continue reading →

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How savers can change the world

Posted on March 26, 2020 by henry tapper

Direct involvement with the way your savings are invested I spent time (on Zoom)  with a young entrepreneur  whose business it is to get people to change the behaviours of companies they invest in. I won’t go into detail about … Continue reading →

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Bored? Why not save humanity?

Posted on March 21, 2020 by henry tapper

  By circuitous serendipity I have something to excite your braincells which could help us stabilise the economy, relieve pressure on healthcare systems and relieve suffering. http://www.PandemicChallenge.com The competition is a lure, the prizes are incentives. The objective is to … Continue reading →

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Mothball or keep going?

Posted on March 20, 2020 by henry tapper

Many small businesses are faced with a stark choice. Should they go into lockdown and effectively mothball what they have – for later reuse? Or should they move on and find a way to deliver some or all of their … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus – 5 reasons to stay calm

Posted on March 15, 2020 by henry tapper

80% of us will get it- you are not alone
Yes , this virus is going to cost you, but not enough to make you ill
If you get it now – lucky you.
If you get it later, it won’t seem so weird.
One day you’ll die, this is a wake up call . Continue reading →

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Are you prepared for “work from home”?

Posted on March 6, 2020 by henry tapper

Transparency in the workforce I’ve asked the question in a specific way. “Work from home” is going to become a reality for most office workers over the coming months as we struggle to contain or delay Coronavirus. It is likely … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus? If you live in the UK – stay in the UK!

Posted on March 5, 2020 by henry tapper

  The Global Health Security Index’s recent comprehensive ranking of countries – published just four months ago – shows the United Kingdom ahead of every country other than the United States in its state of preparedness to deal with biological threats. When it … Continue reading →

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Coming to terms with the new virus

Posted on March 4, 2020 by henry tapper

  There was an awkward moment at the end of my appointment with my NHS consultant  yesterday morning. As we rose to part both instinctively stuck out our hands and then with a forced laugh withdrew and fist-pumped. We had … Continue reading →

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“Out” at work – our new diversity

Posted on February 3, 2020 by henry tapper

We return to work this morning “out” of the EU for the first time since December1972. Like most of Britain’s workforce this will be a new experience to me. The weekend was marked by a palindrome , Sunday was 02.02. … Continue reading →

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