After weeks of lockdown, New Zealand has achieved its ambitious goal of eliminating the coronavirus what you can read more about in the article: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/how-new-zealand-eliminated-covid-19-after-weeks-of-lockdown-1.4914963 Source and photo credit: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/, AFP  

Before the pandemic, there were no playbooks for how to convert a co-located team to 100% virtual in a matter of days and we’re finding in our research that the conversion process — and the results — has differed substantially from team to team, even within the same organization. This variability puts tremendous strain on individual employees who are now navigating not just one whole new way of working, but often several. The pressures on teams will continue for the foreseeable future as...

  Starting on Friday, 22 May, a negative test or a special permit for both domestic and foreign citizens will not be required to enter Serbia, it was recommended to the government of the Republic of Serbia today. The Crisis Response Team for the Suppression of Infectious Disease COVID-19 in its meeting today analysed the current epidemiological situation and adjusted the measures to be applied. All persons entering the territory of Serbia will be handed health warnings stating...

In the Republic of Serbia, there are 10833 positive cases of coronavirus COVID-19.   The National Reference Laboratory of Torlak Institute has tested a total of 196881 people who fulfilled the criteria for testing (staying in the area of intensive transmission of virus and presence of symptoms of infection of the respiratory tract). Since the last report on May 20, 2020, at 15:00, 6198 people were tested and 100 of them were positive.   The...

The greatest challenge we face in the current crisis is striking the right balance between preventing not only the damage inflicted by Covid-19 but also that which comes from a severe contraction of economic activity. This is a matter of both life and death, and prosperity or poverty, as a deep recession is likely to cause widespread hardship, including increased mortality rates for reasons other than the virus. We must, therefore, find smart strategies for reopening businesses while minimizing...

After the official abolition of the state of emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, most companies have resumed regular business activities from their offices. However, the World Health Organization and the Government of the Republic of Serbia recommend maintaining social distance, as a result of which the operations of many companies will be changed. Thus, disinfection barriers, disinfectants, the adequate distance between employees, and a new way of organizing the workspace are some of the...

The Case for Reopening Economies by Sector The coronavirus pandemic has introduced extreme uncertainty into nearly every aspect of society. Will health care systems hold up? Will scientists develop a vaccine? Are essential workers safe? When can regular employees go back to the office? The answers to these questions — when there are answers — seem to change daily. And with each change the stock market (and our hopes) rises or falls. Since the Covid-19 pandemic began, we’ve seen pervasive...

As COVID-19 continues its advance, it is showing that much that we believed was wrong. Things that seemed impossible a few months ago have suddenly come to pass. As it turns out, thousands of businesses, universities, and other organizations can pivot to a totally virtual environment in days, not years. Societies divided by politics and inequality can quickly come together in shows of mass solidarity. The pollution over China can magically disappear. As conventional...

You might think that crises tend to bring out the worst in people, but that isn’t reflected in how we view our leaders, at least. In fact, crises cause us to view leaders as more charismatic and effective than we normally do. This is probably why U.S. presidents are almost universally re-elected in times of war. And research has shown that leaders who self-sacrifice tend to be seen as the most effective. Following 9/11, I was so intrigued by crisis leadership that I did a...

VIRTUS nagrada, ustanovljena 2007. godine, prva je i najznačajnija nagrada za korporativnu filantropiju u Srbiji koja promoviše društveno odgovorno poslovanje kao sastavni deo održivog razvoja kompanija. Namenjena je, kako velikim kompanijama, tako i malim i srednjim preduzećima i pojedincima koji su tokom godine na najdelotvorniji način doprineli opštem dobru pružajući materijalnu ili drugu vrstu podrške neprofitnim akcijama ili organizacijama civilnog društva. Kandidate za nagrade mogu...

We are honored to announce that our valuable member, Cementation Canada, is ready to inject innovation into the underground mining space. Injection Hoisting first came to the attention of the global mining audience after Cementation Canada, the technology developers, took the top prize along with KORE Geosystems at the DisruptMining event in 2017. Back then, the concept was viewed as a potential alternative to the labour- and cost-intensive process of shaft sinking. More than three years later,...

Vlada Srbije usvojila je protokol ulaska državljana Srbije i stranih državljana u Republiku Srbiju, u skladu sa epidemioploškom situacijom i zaštitom stanovništva od zarazne bolesti COVID-19. Državljani Srbije mogu da uđu u našu zemlju i kreću se bez ograničenja uz negativan PCR test na koronavirus, ne stariji od 72 sata. Ukoliko nemaju urađen test sa negativnim rezultatom, svi naši državljani, bez izuzetka, moraće da budu u kućnoj samoizolaciji u trajanju od 14 dana. Kada...

Explorations of copper and gold sites in the Bor area, jointly carried out by the Canadian geological company Mundoro, the mining corporation Vale Canada Limited, headquartered in Brazil, the Japanese national oil, gas and metals company JOGMEC and the American mining company Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation, will continue in 2020. The first results of the explorations carried out so far in the location near Lake Bor seem to be promising and show that there's a need for further analysis. Zeleznik...

Kompanija Adriatic Metals iz Velike Britanije u čijem vlasništvu se nalazi istraživačko-razvojna kompanija Eastern Mining iz BiH, postigla je dogovor o akviziciji kompanije Tethyan Resource Corp, koja trenutno posluje u Srbiji sa dva nalazišta plemenitih metala na lokacijama Kizevak i Sastavci.   Ovom akvizicijom, kako su saopštili iz kompanije, Adriatic Metals će se pozicionirati kao vodeća kompanija u razvoju baznih i plemenitih metala na Balkanu sa četiri ključna projekta...

On Wednesday, May 13, CANSEE and Kinstellar, organized a very successful webinar: “Living with COVID-19 - Are you really ready to get back to work?” regarding the Draft decision on preventive measures for a safe and healthy workplace in order to prevent the further spreading of the COVID-19 virus that will be soon adopted.   The webinar was a very significant opportunity for CANSEE members, partners, and friends to learn firsthand what new rules we will have to...

Odlična vest za sve građane Srbije koji se iz inostranstva vraćaju u zemlju u cilju sprečavanja širenja korona virusa je informacija o organizovanom besplatnom uzimanju uzoraka za testiranje na COVID -19 u nekom od zavoda za javno zdravlje, izjavila je danas za Tanjug načelnica odeljenja za sanitarni pregled u Gradskom zavodu za javno zdravlje Mirjana Milenković.     U zavisnosti da li se bris iz grla i nosa šalje u KCS...

We are very pleased to be able to announce that our valuable member Erin Ventures is planning re-deploy the technical staff to continue with the field work. Erin Ventures Inc. (TSXV:EV) reports that it is preparing to re-deploy its Serbian-based technical staff to its Piskanja boron property to complete the balance of the field work required as part of the "Elaborate of Reserves" documentation (the first step in the exploitation license process), in light of the decision by the Serbian government...

We ar very glad that the state of National Emergency ended, and in response to that, the Government of Serbia has prepared the Draft decision on preventive measure for a safe and healthy workplace in order to prevent the further spreading of the COVID-19 virus and it will soon be adopted. The decision is very significant for the future operations of your businesses, therefore we strongly urge you to join us at this webinar and learn firsthand what new ruloes we will have to respect. Please...

During the Covid-19 crisis, I’ve spoken with many CEOs who have shared that a key priority for them, naturally, has been the safety and well-being of their employees. And there are many examples of inspiring actions taken by CEOs and companies in support of their employees. But as we’ve come to recognize that this crisis will last more than a few short weeks, companies are now defining their approach for the long haul. I’ve seen two crucial ideas take hold with corporate leaders. One:...

CANSEE dugogodišnji i verni član cargo-partner je u nesigurnim vremenima pandemije prepoznao potrebu za odgovorno društevnim poslovanjem i ponudio pouzdano alternativno rešenje u odnosu na uobičajene rute i transport između Kine i Evrope, kao i niz dodatnih opcija. Uticaj koronavirusa doveo je do nedostatka kapaciteta u transportu između Kine i Evrope. U trenutnim uslovima, železnički teretni saobraćaj iz Kine ostaje prilično stabilna opcija. Antiepidemiološke mere nisu uticale...

Narodna Skupština Republike Srbije je dana 6. maja 2020. godine donela Odluku o ukidanju vanrednog stanja (u daljem tekstu: Odluka) koje je proglašeno 15. marta 2020. godine. Odluka je objavljena u Službenom glasniku Republike Srbije broj 65/2020 od 6. maja 2020. godine. Odluka je stupila na snagu 6. maja 2020. godine. Kako smo vas ranije informisali, danom prestanka vanrednog stanja, odnosno od 6. maja 2020. godine, prestaje važenje posebnih poreskih mera uvedenih...

On 6 May 2020 the Serbian Parliament adopted the Decision on Termination of the State of Emergency (hereinafter: the Decision) introduced on 15 March 2020. The Decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia no. 65/2020 on 6 May 2020. The Decision is effective as of 6 May 2020. As we informed you earlier, on the date of termination of the state of emergency, being 6 May 2020, special tax measures introduced during the duration of the state of...

While travel has stopped during the coronavirus crisis and we are slowly returning to normal life, there is still time to enjoy some ONLINE adventures. This is content that has become available ONLINE for free. We’ve put together a list of freely available content from around the world. Visit the Versailles Museum virtual exhibition for free - http://en.chateauversailles.fr/ Visit the Yugoslav Drama Theater in Belgrade - https://jdp.futuring.rs/ Metropolitan Opera launches...

GOVERNMENT DECISIONS AND ORDERS Gatherings and movement of people Order on restriction and prohibition of movement of persons on the territory of the Republic of Serbia (Наредба о ограничењу и забраникретањалицанатериторијиРепубликеСрбије) Instructions for businesses on obtaining curfew permits for employees (Инструкција привредним субјектима у вези са поступком за издавање...

It wasn’t the first pandemic. Ebola had plagued other parts of the region before. But leaders of a green energy company in West Africa were not expecting it to strike again, at least not in their area. So when a new Ebola outbreak emerged, the company was still focused on growing the sales of its low-cost solar cells to consumers through retail outlets and a partnership with a union serving agricultural workers. Then the pandemic hit its headquarters city and shut off all commerce. The venture’s...

Business leaders are justifiably focused on the here and now of the Covid-19 pandemic, but there’s a looming second-order mental health crisis that is only beginning to emerge as a result of global quarantines and a massive, sudden shift to working from home. Since the outbreak of the pandemic, 75% of people say they feel more socially isolated, 67% of people report higher stress, 57% are feeling greater anxiety, and 53% say they feel more emotionally exhausted, according to a global study of over...

Because the COVID-19 situation and response are dynamic, with new governmental measures each day, employers should consult with counsel for the latest developments and updated guidance on this topic and learn more about should we all be wearing face masks now. The picture below provides an explanation.  

It is safe to say, that for the first time in the age of technology, ad hoc face-to-face meetings are no longer an option for many people. While we don’t anticipate in-person meetings to go away forever, working during the Covid-19 crisis does provide us with the opportunity to reflect on how the best leaders succeed in virtual environments. For many, working from home, and communicating through digital mediums like Slack, Zoom, and WebEx, are nothing new. Many business models have supported...

Objective: Provide a framework for risk-informed decision making about public health actions for workplaces/businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Audience(s): Employers and business owners can use this document to consider risks associated with their workplace/business, the implementation of risk mitigation strategies, and in consultation with local public health authorities (PHA) regarding decisions to close workplaces. PHA can use this tool to support decision-making about workplaces/businesses...

Naš uveženi član Schneider Electric se priključio društveno odgovornom ponašanju i poslovanju za vreme pandemijske krize i nesebično podelio informacije o besplatnim online kursevima kako bi unapredili poslovanje kompanije u kojoj radite, kao i sopstvenu karijeru i doprineli razvoju celopkupnog društva. Kada je reč o efikasnom upravljanju energijom, Energetski univerzitet (Energy university) je tu da Vam pomogne da unapredite svoje znanje. Sa najnovijim informacijama...