The New Black Friday: 3 Ways COVID is Impacting Retail: The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted retailers in a variety of different ways. While some retailers have unfortunately been forced to close their doors, others have adapted and leveraged new strategies to help their business survive.
When coronavirus lockdowns were introduced, the shift to work-from-home was sudden and sweeping. While some US states have reopened and employees have returned to the office, many continue with work remotely regardless of state and local guidelines. After everyone began to settle into a new work-from-home rhythm, it quickly became apparent that many employees could maintain productivity and employers realized that working from home could have some positive outcomes.
As we continue adjusting to life during the COVID-19 pandemic, business recovery remains a constant challenge. Whether your struggle is reopening your business, maintaining a safe workplace, or assessing operations, one indisputable challenge that many business leaders can agree on is – enticing employees to return to work.
When the country went into lockdown in late March, millions of Americans retreated to their homes. Some set up home offices, while others were furloughed or laid off. The unemployment rate skyrocketed, as did Netflix binging. Since then, we’ve learned a great deal about the virus and how to protect the most vulnerable among us. Our economy has opened up, and many people have returned to work.
Held each year on the first Friday in October, National Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) helps shed light on the reality of innovation in manufacturing and career opportunities by encouraging educational institutes, companies, and the community to educate themselves and inspire their students or employees of the many benefits of a career in manufacturing.
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By admin | Comments are ClosedThe global pandemic has led to a multitude of challenges for the automotive industry. With shutdowns and general uncertainty in the marketplace,
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