11 surprising ways pandemics have changed the course of human history, from the Black Death kickstarting the end of serfdom to the coronavirus creating a work-from-home culture

Learn more about BI Prime View online           Strategy Select           11 surprising ways pandemics have changed the course of human history, from the Black Death kickstarting the end of serfdom to the coronavirus creating a work-from-home culture   As of Friday, the coronavirus had infected more than half a million worldwide and killed more than 20,000. It also turned most office working remote.   READ MORE           POWER RANKING: The 10 best industries in 2020 for entrepreneurs to start million-dollar businesses despite the pandemic   The coronavirus pandemic is radically reshaping the economy, but there are still opportunities for entrepreneurs.   READ MORE           35 things from the '90s that are worth a fortune today   It's time to dig up those Beanie Babies and dusty old Pokémon cards because they could make you a pretty penny.   READ MORE             Goldman Sachs is going through a huge transformation under CEO David Solomon. Here's everything you need to know.   The bank has big consumer ambitions and is transforming its image. Meanwhile, a slew of partners have exited. Here's the latest Goldman news.   READ MORE           SAP helped a client secure 500 hospital beds in just 30 minutes — and it shows the power of digital transformations in helping companies respond to the coronavirus pandemic   From Zoom calls to AI-powered platforms that help with supply chains, tech upgrades are proving critical. SAP's online marketplace is a prime example.   READ MORE           The ultimate guide to getting into the NYU Stern School of Business, according to 6 current and former students and the executive director of MBA admissions   Application deadlines have been moved from March 15 to May 1 due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but the required contents of the application are unchanged.   READ MORE           I work at McDonald's and have a compromised immune system. The treatment of workers during the coronavirus pandemic makes my blood boil.   "If more customers did the right thing and remained at home, these big corporations would do the right thing and shut down until the pandemic passes."   READ MORE           The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon has one of the top online MBA programs in the US. Here's why — and how to get in.   Although deadlines have not changed amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the application process will be entirely virtual for all of Tepper's programs.   READ MORE           One of Silicon Valley's most prolific seed investors says VCs don't have the 'mental headspace' right now to go after deals with founders they don't already know   Venture capitalist Semil Shah says a founder's relationships matter more than ever in a work-from-home era.   READ MORE           Employees across the globe are working remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the perks and perils of working from home, according to people who have done it for years.   The coronavirus pandemic has employees doing their jobs remotely. Here's advice on navigating that from people who've done it before.   READ MORE           Was this email forwarded to you? SUBSCRIBE NOW     You received this email because you signed up to this Business Insider newsletter using the email: ipat39@gmail.com   Email preferences Unsubscribe TERMS OF SERVICE PRIVACY POLICY 1 Liberty Plaza, 8th Floor. New York, NY 10006