Business leaders face plenty of questions as they try to get a handle on the new economic reality brought about by the COVID-19 shutdown and the resulting recession. But the answers to those questions may not appear in their corporate handbooks. Instead, they could lie in ancient philosophies with lessons that apply just as much today as they did centuries ago, says Cristina … [More]
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Cybersecurity in the Age of ‘Work from Anywhere’
Avertium Cybersecurity Experts
The recent pandemic created a “New Normal,” that redefines the way business operates by eliminating security and physical work borders. A recent Global Workplace Study found that having employees work from home during the pandemic saved U.S. employers more than $30 billion per day. The study also predicts that 25-30% of the workforce will be working from home for multiple … [More]
5 Opportunities COVID-19 Created for Digital Banking Sector
ConnectPay
The novel coronavirus has had an immense impact on a range of industries, including the digital banking sector. In parallel to the difficulties it posed, the unforeseen circumstances have opened up new opportunities for increasing industry security and enhancing customer experience, as well as accelerating further development of FinTech companies and the digital banking market … [More]
Emergency Management Technology Ensures Businesses’ Safety and Continuity during Pandemic
by Robert Watson
Emergency managers and public health officials are always preparing for a wide variety of unforeseen incidents and disasters. Unfortunately, just as businesses across the nation are beginning to reopen, recent events in Arizona are approaching what could reasonably be called a “perfect storm” situation. As of this week, the state has reached two unfortunate milestones: … [More]
Leading Remotely – Five Ways to Overcome the Loneliness of Leadership
by Melanie Parish
Being a leader is lonely work, none more so than now. As an executive coach, I hear it from leaders often. They say, “I was doing a good job as an individual contributor, but now I’m not sure what I should be doing after my promotion. I feel really alone.” They find themselves in a leadership role, running a remote company, isolated from their team, without much guidance and … [More]
New Survey Highlights Staggering Lack of Real Estate Literacy in America
Rick McCartney
Homie, a real estate technology company that has been changing the way homes are bought and sold since 2015, recently released the results of a survey polling 1,000 millennial Americans on topics related to real estate. The results of the survey highlight the extent to which the real estate industry has historically complicated the process, added unnecessary fees, and … [More]
Study: Displaying Fake Reviews Increases Consumer Trust in Review Platforms by 80%
INFORMS
Many people are using COVID-19 quarantine to get projects done at home, meaning plenty of online shopping for tools and supplies. But do you buy blind? Research shows 97% of consumers consult product reviews before making a purchase. Fake reviews are a significant threat for online review portals and product search engines given the potential for damage to consumer trust. … [More]
Act Now on PPP Loan Forgiveness
B2B CFO
While the initial concern for business owners was getting funding from the PPP so they could continue to pay their employees, now the focus is on forgiveness of the loans. The next challenge for business owners is getting their PPP loans forgiven. The rules on forgiveness have changed so often, it’s hard for business owners to keep up. Congress has extended the period in which … [More]
Analysis Shows Child Care Tops Concerns about Returning to the Workplace
Talkwalker
As states begin to slowly reopen their economies, one of the most discussed details in social media is focused on companies’ plans to return to the office. According to international social media analytics firm Talkwalker, perhaps the most important thing on people’s mind is related to childcare. Uncertainty about what school will look like in the future, coupled with folks … [More]
Global Spending on IT Devices to Plunge by $108 Billion in a Year
LearnBonds
Coronavirus outbreak caused a global IT spending to slip 8% this year, with thousands of companies cutting their technology and service budgets and financing only essential IT costs. Although the entire sector is forecast to shrink, IT devices and data center systems are set to witness the most significant drop in consumer spending this year. The global spending on IT … [More]
57% of Workers Second-Guessing Careers amid Pandemic, One-Third Want a More Fulfilling Job
Robert Half
After months of maneuvering through the coronavirus crisis, many employees are rethinking what's most important when it comes to their career, new research from global staffing firm Robert Half suggests. More than half of office professionals surveyed (57%) said they have experienced a shift in their feelings toward work due to the pandemic. Of those: 60% are more … [More]
Some Markets – Like U.S. Stocks – Can Stay Strong Despite Major Societal Events
by Zach Abraham
When major events happen around the world, and seemingly wherever they happen, the question quickly arises: How will this affect the markets? When two seminal events occur at once …. well, when does that ever happen? How much anxiety and uncertainty are we supposed to take over the financial effects of unforgettable U.S. history markers? And it is not just a pair of … [More]
Four Things that Do Not Change for Recruiting and Hiring during a Crisis
by Jeremy Eskenazi
Unfortunately, there will always be another “crisis” to deal with. Whether it’s a health concern, a business concern with vendors, customers and/or employees, or an economic concern, it looks like these crises may be here to stay for a while. While companies spend time in their “war rooms” making important decision about customer, vendor and employee interactions, there is an … [More]
How Business Leaders Can Bring Stability and Hope in a Time of Uncertainty
by Jadon Newman
Many business leaders face extreme challenges during their career, but the coronavirus pandemic is uncharted waters for all. Most offices and stores are closed across the U.S. to combat the spread of COVID-19. Companies still operating are mostly working remotely, and many are doing business differently to adjust to the new normal. As uncertainty continues to reign, how … [More]
Breathe Easy – The Future of Air Quality in Office Spaces
by Aviad Shnaiderman
The reopening process is underway and soon we will have to go back to our offices. A treatment for COVID-19 won’t be found tomorrow, but we will still be expected to come to the office and work. In this case then, how will work . . . work? The virus can live on surfaces for days at a time, and it can stay in the air for up to 14 minutes, potentially infecting people who … [More]
Stay on Top of Your Health during COVID-19
By Dr. Cary Schnitzer
Let’s face it: even before the current pandemic, many of us had apprehension about going to the doctor for check-ups and routine care. As a Chief Medical Officer with many years of experience helping people in the Valley live healthier lives, I’ve certainly seen my share of patients who are nervous going to the doctor. Now, with health authorities and physicians asking … [More]
Health Foundation Pledges $500K to Support Vulnerable Arizona Residents amid COVID-19 Emergency
UnitedHealth Group
The United Health Foundation has committed $500,000 to provide urgent assistance to Arizona residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The support for the Arizona Food Bank Network (AzFBN) is part of UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) more than $75 million commitment to fight COVID-19 and assist those directly impacted, including health care workers, hard-hit communities, seniors … [More]
As Consumer Habits Change, How Can Businesses Keep Up?
Ahava Digital
American consumers don’t act and buy the way they did just a few short months ago – at least most of them don’t. The pandemic and the need for social distancing led to an upsurge in online buying. Takeout and delivery replaced, at least temporarily, dining out. Many consumers, worried about the health risks of spending time in grocery stores, turned to services that would do … [More]
