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This Is Why Climate Change Should Be Part Of Your Retirement Plan
Climate change is no longer a conversation topic about a distant future, it is now a consideration for today’s retirement planning. ShutterstockHurricane season begins this month. Soon talking about the weather and the impact of climate change will not be about simply making conversation, but about planning and, for so
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Want To Reopen Your Company? Read This First
As businesses around the country once again open their doors, many leaders, employees, customers, and communities are asking themselves the same question: How can we reopen safely and successfully? First, it should go without saying: Businesses should only reopen if they can enact safety measures such as socially-dista
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COVID-19 Has Proved That All Businesses Need a Backup Plan. Here's How to Put Yours in Place
It's estimated that more than 100,000 small businesses have permanently closed their doors in the wake of COVID-19, and many more have no doubt come close. Thankfully, there's been some relief for small businesses during the ongoing crisis and recession. Paycheck Protection Program loans, for example, have been instrum
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Creating An Equitable Future For Women In The Workplace
Female tackling job challengesgettyLast month, women’s labor force participation hit a 33-year low, proving the pandemic, remote work and lay-offs have disproportionately impacted women workers. This is a big problem as gender work equality continues to get pushed to the back burner and a current report projects that i
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Holiday Labor Planning: Best Practices For Retailers Leveraging AI
During their busiest time of the year, many retailers are turning to AI to help navigate labor planning and the shopping experience. Read on for tips on how AI is helping lay the groundwork for the holidays -- and the future
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How Is Productivity Calculated?
Productivity measures the efficiency of a company's production process. It is calculated by dividing the outputs produced by a company by the inputs used in its production process. Common inputs are labor hours, capital and natural resources, while outputs are generally measured in sales or the amount of goods and serv
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How mentoring programs help manufacturers build a future workforce
As U.S. manufacturers face a worker shortfall, many are turning to mentorship programs to build a talent pipeline for the future. Here's how some companies are tackling the issue
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Spurlock & Son: Finding a Partner to Power Their Dreams
Spurlock & Son a Black-owned electrical firm overcame challenges with an Empowerment Small Business Loan and secured multimillion-dollar contracts.
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How to Get Preapproved for a Mortgage: Your Essential Guide
The offers and details on this page may have updated or changed since the time of publication. See our article on Business Insider for current
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How to Hire With a Vaccine Mandate in Place
Asking prospective employees about their vaccination status can be awkward--and possibly lead to legally sticky situations. Some prospective employees will appreciate it if your company is mandating Covid-19 vaccinations. While surgical-grade facemasks have proven somewhat effective at preventing the spread of Covid-19