Analysis

June 2, 2020

The surprise sectors set to boom post-lockdown

Universities, estate agents and recruiters set for a serious shakeup in the post-lockdown world, finds a new report.


Amy Lewin

4 min read

Credit: Seyi Ariyo (Unsplash)

Healthcare, shopping and education are three sectors being visibly shaken up by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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