The work environment plays a very vital role in employee performance in any industry around the world. It is often said that “ The better a work environment is, the better it is for the employer - not just the employee. Positive work environment is crucial “. This quote has become some saying that’s relatable throughout this pandemic. We’re facing the reality where working remotely could be as effective as in the office. This regulation could be disastrous to few people. But, apart from them are those who feel like this is the long-awaited silver lining in the middle of chaos.

"Privacy is not an option, and it shouldn’t be the price we accept for just getting on the internet". During 2020, 155.8 million individuals were affected by data exposures. That is the accidental revelation of sensitive information due to less than adequate information security. Data safeness is crucial because any assets to enhance business needs to remain confidential and protected. Because of that concern, countries demand innovative tools, such as public transparency reports for users' privacy. Thus, the Global Network Initiative accommodates businesses' respect for privacy rights. GNI was launched in 2008, the product of more than two years of deliberation by information and communications technology businesses, human rights, academics, and investors.

Bali, The Island of Gods, is recovering from the pandemic each day. The people of Bali are making sure that their household could survive during this unexpected era. The tourism industry has virtually died, as salaries cut off from the industry has reached 80% to maintain the cash flow on each business. Clearly, tourism may not be the best option to hold on to pay the bills. Thus, the locals are seeking other opportunities. Owners and employees are starting to be more creative by changing their lanes of work field, some by creating a business out of premium ingredients harvested in Bali.

Since March 2020, over 4.29 M people have lost their lives to Covid-19 in the world. And there are more than 200M active cases since March 2020. Rolling out the vaccine can be seen as a logical step to protect people from real and immediate risk. Vaccination has been vastly studied across the world, affirming that a high rate of vaccination coverage in humans is necessary for preventing infectious diseases and contributing to declining mortality. Despite the effective rate as an outcome of the vaccination program, there is a rising trend of people refusing the policy on vaccination. This trend is referred to as the anti-vaccination movement. The basis for these views revolves around contentions that vaccinations provoke infirmity, use unscrupulous studies, and overall hold a lot of skepticism, which causes hesitancy. The lack of information has also become one of the main reasons that the anti-vaccination movement is more widespread in Indonesia. There is a number of cases that have led to vaccination rates dropping below the levels needed for herd immunity

In the 21st century, global citizens are most likely to be awakened by the current human rights matter. It has shaped our noteworthy factors as a measurement to put the trust we’ve had in businesses or any industries that provide services. According to the IPSOS census in 2021, 78% of global citizens agree that it is vital to have certainty that protects human rights in their country.

Business moves quickly, time efficiency and streamlining bureaucracy are important keywords in running a business, especially when adding workers on an as-needed basis in order to meet company objectives.

Even though 2020 saw a reduction of more than 8% in global carbon emissions — the sharpest decline in history — but this was undoubtedly due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, 2022 is full of setbacks for sustainability and global climate goals.

Are Indonesian companies doing enough to protect human rights? Let’s find out on December 10th.