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It’s already been half a year since most countries in Europe went into lockdown and most of us started working from home. According to IMA's most recent Global Economic Conditions Survey, despite extensive efforts to prevent mass redundancy, unemployment still appears to be increasing considerably, with Europe experiencing the lowest GDP. This will test all of us on our ability to adapt to the new (post) COVID-19 environment and prepare our companies and skills for the future in order to stay current.
In recent months, some members have contacted us because their potential employer wanted to check the validity of their CMA certificate yet due to travel restrictions, they could not pick up their certificate. Therefore, please note that all employers can check the online CMA register of active CMAs if you indeed still are a CMA holder and are in good standing by active IMA membership and fulfilling your annual CPE requirement. You can check if you are on the list of active CMA holders.
We continue organizing virtual networking and knowledge sessions and are already making plans for live onsite events across Europe (see some of the articles in this issue for additional details), so we can hit the ground running when this is over and conditions allow.
No one knows how the situation will develop in the upcoming months, but as an IMA community, we will come out of this emergency more resilient than ever, prepared for the future with new skills. Let’s demonstrate courage, care, and conviction of purpose. I’m optimistic that the end of this crisis is near and that we will all meet again soon. Always feel free to contact me with any ideas, questions, or concerns at amulder@imanet.org. Stay safe!