Pashan Ashley is the founder of Mama Aunty's Vegan Goodies. She talks to Nureenit about balancing work and personal life in a fast-paced world. Pashan says she has been lonely at times, especially after watching her government make terrible decisions on Ebola. Capital One Business helps entrepreneurs achieve their goals by helping them balance short term decision making with long range goals. Every business owner makes important self-decisions that are key to unlocking their future.
This is the loneliest century, says economist Noreena Hertz. Even before the pandemic forced us to stay home, loneliness was snaking its way through our lives, affecting everything from how we vote to how we work. Professor at University College London and author of the book, The Lonely Century, Noreena has some sage advice for businesses: about how less loneliness fuels more productivity, the bottom-line advantages of in-person connection over virtual interactions, and why values like kindness, community, and care are key to attracting and retaining talent. Technology is a double-edged sword, Noreena says, but we can use it to turn our isolation around, if we embrace the opportunity.
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