In the week ending August 1, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claimswas 1,186,000, a decrease of 249,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 1,434,000 to 1,435,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,337,750, a decrease of 31,000 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
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The Hidden Impact of Remote Work during the Pandemic
Center for Generational Kinetics
Remote work in the time of the pandemic is having unexpected impacts across America — and different impacts for each generation. A new, national study by global research firm, The Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), reveals that trust, expectations of leaders, and future employment expectations have been deeply affected in this time of remote work. The discoveries from … [More]
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Coronavirus Leads to More Use of Contactless Credit Cards and Mobile Payments Despite Cost and Security Concerns
National Retail Federation
With consumers worried about touching surfaces during the coronavirus pandemic, the use of mobile payments and contactless credit or debit cards has significantly increased in the past few months, according to research released today by the National Retail Federation and Forrester. “Health experts say there is no clear evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted by cash or credit … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: 5 pasos para comenzar a vender sus servicios virtuales
por Edgar R. Olivo
¿Está explorando la idea de ofrecer un servicio virtual? ¿Tiene una experiencia que puede ayudar a alguien o una empresa? ¿Tiene alguna habilidad especial que otras empresas necesitan, como escribir, diseñar, vender o enseñar? Bienvenido al club. Este artículo es para usted. Establecer un servicio independiente es una excelente manera de diversificar sus ingresos, … [More]
5 Steps to Start Selling Your Freelance Virtual Services
by Edgar R. Olivo
Are you exploring the idea of offering a freelance virtual service? Do you have an expertise that can help someone or a business? Do you have any special skills that other businesses need, such as writing, designing, selling or teaching? Welcome to the club. This article is for you. Setting up a freelance service is a great way to diversify your income whether you … [More]
Arizona Joins National Network to Reskill Workers
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Arizona is joining a coalition of 20 states, the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, and the American Association of Community Colleges—with support from Lumina Foundation and the Siemens Foundation—to launch the Reskilling and Recovery Network. The Network will equip Arizonans with the skills they need to get back to work and help communities … [More]
Joint Venture Will Build and Operate 40-Bed Hospital in Gilbert
Mike Hunter
Kindred Healthcare, LLC (“Kindred”) and Dignity Health announced a joint venture to build and operate their second inpatient rehabilitation hospital in the Phoenix market. Kindred and Dignity Community Care opened Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital in Chandler, Arizona, in 2016. To serve the growing need for inpatient rehabilitation services in Phoenix, Kindred … [More]
CDC Updates Isolation Guidelines; COVID-Positive Employees May Return to Work Sooner
by Otto W. Immel and Brenna M. Wildt, Quarles & Brady LLP
In a little-noticed recent health advisory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance regarding the discontinuation of home isolation for persons with COVID-19. These subtly-revised guidelines are notable for employers, as the CDC’s return-to-work guidance incorporates its recommendations on the discontinuation of home isolation. As a result, the … [More]
June Personal Income and Disposable Income Decreased due to COVID-19
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Personal income decreased $222.8 billion (1.1 percent) in June according to estimates released today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (tables 3 and 5). Disposable personal income (DPI) decreased $255.3 billion (1.4 percent) and personal consumption expenditures (PCE) increased $737.7 billion (5.6 percent). Real DPI decreased 1.8 percent in June and Real PCE increased … [More]
Gross Domestic Product, 2nd Quarter 2020 Is Worst Ever
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
Real gross domestic product (GDP) decreased at an annual rate of 32.9 percent in the second quarter of 2020 (table 1), according to the "advance" estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP decreased 5.0 percent. The GDP estimate released today is based on source data that are incomplete or subject to further revision by the … [More]
Jobless Claims Hit 1.4 Million, Once Again Edging Up from Week Prior
U.S. Department of Labor
In the week ending July 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 1,434,000, an increase of 12,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 6,000 from 1,416,000 to 1,422,000. The 4-week moving average was 1,368,500, an increase of 6,500 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was … [More]
EN NEGOCIOS: ¿Está considerando abrir un nuevo negocio en 2020? Toma estos consejos en consideración
por Edgar R. Olivo
¿Ser dueño de un negocio es algo que quiere hacer este año? ¿Tuvo que cerrar un negocio durante la pandemia y ahora está pensando en comenzar de nuevo? ¿Está pensando en dejar el mundo corporativo para comenzar su camino empresarial? Si respondió que sí, lea las siguientes consideraciones antes de tomar esta gran decisión. Iniciar un negocio en el clima económico … [More]
Are You Considering Opening a New Business in 2020? Take These Tips into Consideration
by Edgar R. Olivo
Is being a business owner something you want to do this year? Did you have to close a business during the pandemic and now you are thinking of starting over? Are you thinking about leaving the corporate world to start your entrepreneurial journey? If you answered yes to any of these questions, please read the following considerations before making this big … [More]
CDC Updates Isolation Guidelines; COVID-positive Employees May Return to Work Sooner
by Otto W. Immel and Brenna M. Wildt, Quarles & Brady LLP
Last week, in a little-noticed health advisory, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance regarding the discontinuation of home isolation for persons with COVID-19. These subtly-revised guidelines are notable for employers, as the CDC’s return-to-work guidance incorporates its recommendations on the discontinuation of home isolation. As a result, … [More]
Almost Half of Small Business Owners Surveyed Anticipate Needing Additional Financial Support Over the Next Six Months
NFIB
The NFIB Research Center released a survey today on the state of small business and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP loan application is set to close on Aug. 8 after Congress extended the deadline to allow more small business owners to participate. Most small business owners (71%) have used their entire PPP loan. However, 46% of borrowers say they anticipate … [More]
Scottsdale City Council Approves Arts and Culture Coronavirus Grant Program
Scottsdale Arts
The Scottsdale City Council has approved $1.5 million from the city’s Federal CARES Act funding to help nonprofit arts and culture organizations affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Grant funding will support programming and safe, alternative facilities reopening. “Scottsdale has always appreciated and supported arts and culture activities – they’re a vital part of our … [More]
TESTING UPDATE: Pre-Register for Free Surge Testing
State of Arizona Office of the Governor
Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of free COVID-19 surge testing at sites operated by the Department of Health and Human Services in Maricopa County. Testing is available at two sites: South Mountain Park, 10919 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85042 Maryvale High School, 3415 N. 59th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85033 Arizonans can pre-register HERE. Plenty Of Tests … [More]
Three Steps to Take if an Employee Tests Positive for Coronavirus
by Karen Stafford, MHRM, SPHR, SHRM – SCP
Your employee has symptoms and the doctor said it could be COVID-19. What do you do now? The steps you take next are critical. The goal is to both contain the virus as much as possible and follow workplace requirements. Following these three steps can help you accomplish that goal. Follow the Requirements While it is important to minimize risk to your other employees, … [More]
