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.
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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.
Virtual reality (VR) therapy is changing the world of therapy. Chances are, you’ve at least heard of this innovative approach to therapy, but if you don’t know much about it, now is the time to learn more.
Finding a new nursing job can seem a bit overwhelming, especially amongst the COVID-19 pandemic when the demand for nurses is at its highest. From getting constant job offers, searching on your own through job postings, creating custom resumes and preparing for interviews, the mere thought of putting yourself out there can feel simultaneously exhausting and overwhelming.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed the CARES Act on March 27, 2020. Along with many other benefits, this economic relief package provided a $600 weekly federal unemployment benefit to many Americans who were jobless as a result of the pandemic.
Although this economic relief package delivered on the commitment to protect Americans from the economic impacts of COVID-19 for nearly four months, as of July 31, 2020, more than 30 million Americans saw their benefits come to an end.
It is important to note, that while government support has ended for the time being, many businesses are reopening or ramping up production. The need for workers to rejoin the workforce is being felt across the nation and employers are starting to provide alternative benefits to encourage people to come back to work.
In recent weeks, Democrat and Republican leaders have been negotiating a new bill to continue helping American’s through the ongoing financial hardships brought on by the coronavirus crisis. Despite their efforts, neither party can seem to reach an agreement and have both proposed two very different bills. If you’re someone who’s depending on a new relief package, here are three things to know.
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Many parents are facing the decision of whether or not to send their children back to school this fall. While some parents have a choice, many are only being given an online learning option due to local and state guidelines.
For many organizations, managing payroll can be a costly distraction. It can be cumbersome, complicated, and time consuming. When you have multiple contractors or employees working for you, payrolling these employees can take up a significant amount of time. Using Malone Workforce Solutions to provide a payroll service program may be just what your need for an affordable, flexible, and cost-effective way of managing your payroll needs.
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