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Generational differences are a daily part of life in large organizations, where people with several decades of experience and new labor market entrants work as a team. Today, most managerial positions are entrusted to people born between 1965–1979, members of the so-called Generation X. It is becoming more common, however, to have a younger person leading a team with more experienced members.

No matter what their cargo is or how they are transporting it, every logistics customer has unique goals and wants a transportation services partner who can achieve them on time and on budget. If one service provider can’t get the job done, the customer will seek competitive solutions from another one. For a logistics provider, therefore, a strong partner network and comprehensive service portfolio are critical for meeting customer requirements.

In 2020 the international corporate group’s turnover amounted to 370 million euros, 7.5% more than in 2019. During 2020 project logistics were an area of focus, with AsstrA Project Logistics departments launched in London, Kotka, and Houston. Compared to 2019, the company’s project logistics customer base grew by 37% and gross profits on project logistics orders were up 12%.

Due to the second coronavirus wave this past autumn, personal protective equipment (PPE) remains a scarce commodity in the in the healthcare industry. Italy, the first Western country to be affected by the Covid-19 virus, has a head start when it comes to internationally sourcing necessary PPE. However, due to the lack of precedent, it has been challenging to develop crisis management plans. The Italians have needed comprehensive assistance in the fight against the pandemic.

Good interior design makes life better. According to research by psychologists, a room’s colors and textures affect its functionality, and the ergonomics of the space can improve the quality of life for those spending time in it. Therefore, proper design makes an office conducive to fruitful work and a home more comfortable and relaxing.

After protracted negotiations on the EU's future partnership with the UK, the Eurozone states, including the Czech Republic, signed an agreement on cooperation and trade. This Brexit agreement came into effect on 1 January 2021 with numerous questions left unanswered for individuals and businesses.

On 31st January 2021, the 29th Grand Finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy, or WOŚP) took place in Poland. This year the slogan of the event was: “Grand Finale with the Chief.” Every year the foundation supports Polish medicine and raises money to help children. As announced, 127 million zlotys (28 million euros) were raised so far this year, with more to come. WOŚP sets a new fundraising record every year, and in 2020 the organization raised 186 million zlotys (41 million euros). How much will it be this year? The final result will be announced in March.

The saying “teamwork makes the dream work” might seem like a cliché, but it has been proven true at the AsstrA international corporate group. According to a Deloitte study, working in teams helps to reduce the amount of time spent on tasks and improves the productivity of each employee. Furthermore, when working in a team an employee’s work quality is 73% higher than when working alone.

On December 24, 2020, on Christmas Eve, representatives of the European Union and the United Kingdom reached an agreement on the terms of the UK's secession from the EU. Discussions and negotiations concerning Brexit terms had been taking place since 2016, when 51.9% of Britons voted in support of the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU.

Autonomous vehicles, which will be predominantly electric, will quickly become adopted in the freight industry because of their running cost savings when they reach full autonomy, and will gradually become acknowledged as safer than vehicles driven by humans alone.

Leap Year 2020, a year like no other, is over. The past year will be remembered for the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that transformed everyday life all around the world.

Team values and discipline are achieved by properly “tuning” the team. In the grand scheme of things, athletic results are far less important than how they are achieved – with team spirit and a unified dedication to success.

UN experts estimate that the G20 countries produced 43 gigatons of CO2 emissions in 2019. This amount is 78% of all the carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere during the year. The environmental problem is of concern not only to green political parties, but also to privately held businesses.

The relocation of fleets, production and processing lines, as well as factories requires the preparation of comprehensive, multi-stage action plans.

Poland has a strategic geographic location on the transport routes that connect the European Union to the CIS countries. The country has access to sea freight traffic via the Baltic Sea, world-class airports, good rail infrastructure, and of course express highways.

Business consulting services are in greater demand every year. According to the IPT Group’s research center, the market for consulting services has grown by 73% over the past ten years.