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As it continues to grow apparent that there may never be a return to the “normal” that existed before the COVID-19 pandemic. People are making choices to not return to their jobs, to take strike and bargaining actions, and to withhold their labour. It is vital to understand the context and motivations underlying the public behaviour.
It’s become clear that people were gradually shifting away from the nine-to-five life, but this change was happening at a snail’s pace—that is until COVID-19 sent everyone home. Let’s discuss one of the most far-reaching effects of the pandemic, the abandonment of physical offices and the rapid digitization of our workplaces and lifestyles.
“Fast fashion” is a term used by fashion retailers to describe the inexpensive designs that move quickly from the catwalk to stores. It’s defining feature is that it does not have a certain look; it simply feeds of existing trends. This results in fashion retailers introducing hundreds of new products on a weekly basis. It has grown into an addiction for consumers and is slowly consuming our minds. But at what cost?
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