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The new normal may be anything but
Linda Popky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementMaybe we've hit bottom. Three months into the COVID-19 lockdown, it appears that mitigation measures have "flattened the curve." Measures are being taken to reopen the economy on some level in just about every state in America. How far and how fast this will proceed remains to be seen. A common refrain is that we are trying to "get back to normal." There’s only one problem. Those days are gone — if not forever, for a very, very long time.
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Health concerns are reshaping the housing landscape
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsAs expected, home sales plummeted in April, the first full month during which much of the nation was under orders to remain indoors. Nonetheless, in some parts of the country buyer demand continued to outstrip supply, and prices increased due to inventory shortages. Without question, the health crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic and its consequences for social interaction are having a significant impact on real estate markets and communities.
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Infographic: Telehealth vs. telemedicine
Brian Wallace Medical & Allied HealthcareThe COVID-19 pandemic has forced change amongst nearly all industries. Health, wellness, and healthcare are no exception to this new reality. As the world begins to figure out how to operate in this new normal, healthcare practitioners and health and wellness facilities have turned to technology to facilitate services. So, what is the difference between telehealth and telemedicine?
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8 ways businesses can help during COVID-19
Kris Putnam-Walkerly Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIn the midst of all the unprecedented challenges that companies need to focus on during the COVID-19 crisis, there is also an immense opportunity to do good. Right now, the world needs philanthropists more than ever and corporate giving offers another way for your company to differentiate itself and go deep as a leader. So, before putting your corporate giving on autopilot, consider these eight tips to catapult your philanthropic impact. These suggestions apply to corporations of any size, in any industry, and in any location around the world.
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Rely on Lean’s basics to recover from a crisis, prevent flatlining
Mark C. DeLuzio Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the best things leaders can do in a crisis — or to get back on track with their turnaround — is to get back to the basic tenets of Lean. When times get tough, we're inclined to seek out the next silver bullet instead of digging in to better utilize the tried-and-true methods we already have. Instead of thinking, "These Lean concepts don’t apply to my business," you must shift your mindset to being an active, hands-on participant in your Lean transformation. Even when you are sitting in the corner office, this starts with revisiting the fundamentals of Lean and how to manage them.
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Airport concessions in crisis as coronavirus takes toll on air travel
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementVictims of the coronavirus outbreak and its effect on air travel include the thousands of airport concessions across the country, and indeed the world, that have been forced to endure closure and laying off employees or, if still open, next to minimal sales. Now, with airports and airlines receiving funds to help them through these difficult times, airport concessions are also calling on the government to recognize their plight and provide relief before many are forced out of business.
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5 ways to avoid category exhaustion at your church
Mark MacDonald Religious CommunityJesus said we'd be known for having love one towards another. That's quite a brand! Different communities have different needs and interpret love differently. That's how churches can develop different brands and still feel uniquely different. It always comes down to defining your audience. The biggest issue that occurs on a branded path is boredom. Be careful that your brand doesn't stay in such a narrow lane for an extended period of time or you'll experience category exhaustion. Here are five ways to avoid category exhaustion.
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Law enforcement access to COVID-19 patient details sparks controversy
Bambi Majumdar Law Enforcement, Defense & SecurityA national investigation by The Associated Press found that there has been widespread information sharing between emergency dispatchers and public health officials across the U.S. concerning individuals testing positive for COVID-19. Per the AP, local governments in at least 35 states have shared COVID-19 patient details with dispatch centers. The premise behind this information sharing is to keep law enforcement informed of potential risks. However, it has also caused concern among some civil liberties groups.
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Planning for summer: Keeping emergent bilinguals, multilingual students…
Erick Herrmann EducationMany, many students around the world will not return to school until the fall at the earliest. Researchers are predicting that there could be great learning losses due to students not being in school, despite our best efforts to continue instruction through virtual or distance learning. The effect of emergent bilingual and multilingual students could also be significant. Yet there are some ways we can attempt to keep students engaged in learning, or at the very least engaged in continuing to build relationships with us as teachers and the school community.
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Get personal with your brand marketing
Sheilamary Koch MarketingUncut, vulnerable and camaraderie were words that Ann Handley, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and chief content officer of MarketingProfs, linked to successful brand messaging during these times of COVID-19 and sheltering-in-place. Handley's keynote at this year's Content Marketing Conference (CMC) reached me in my living room after the Boston-scheduled event was quickly pivoted to an online platform. While I can't claim exclusivity, this close-up (and suddenly free) opportunity to connect with top marketing gurus had me feeling like I’d won the lottery.