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• Be prepared: 15 crisis communication tips

  Mark MacDonald Religious Community

  We have been reminded of the value of essential, effective communication. When any crisis happens unexpectedly, we need to communicate quickly to our congregation. This week should also be a reminder that we need online equivalency to all major offline experiences. In our current culture, churches should have the ability to speak to an engaged social media audience, share live video on social media channels, post video updates on your website, and share a service online. This checklist isn't specifically for the COVID-19 crisis; it’s an essential checklist to be used for any crisis communication:

• Studies: Older workers’ wages are declining

  Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Since age brings experience, it’s easy to believe that older workers command more pay than their younger counterparts. But studies show a grimmer reality. According to The Wall Street Journal, "Americans under 35 report being happier with their paychecks than people over 55 for the first time since 2011." This conclusion is based on 2018-19 research by The Conference Board. The increased satisfaction among younger workers may be due to millennial and Gen Z workers experiencing faster wage growth than the general population.

• Coronavirus social distancing clashes with confinement conditions

  Michelle R. Matisons Law Enforcement, Defense & Security

  While free people rush about getting errands done, like procuring increasingly rare toilet paper rolls and hand sanitizer, confined people are physically separated from the rest of society by design, placing them in an extremely vulnerable position as the coronavirus pandemic’s scope widens. Some U.S. corrections facilities have responded by instituting mass lockdowns, like large-scale quarantines, while others are letting people out early — especially nonviolent offenders.

• Infographic: Burnout and chronic stress in the workplace

  Brian Wallace Mental Healthcare

  In the U.S., 77% of professionals — and 84% of millennials — have experienced burnout at their current job. A majority, 51%, have felt burned out more than once. Furthermore, almost 1 in 3 Americans visited a doctor about something stress-related in 2018. If you happen to be facing burnout, don’t despair. Find out how you can fight burnout and chronic stress with tips from this infographic.

• How COVID-19 is affecting the world’s airports

  Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented attack on air travel around the world, leaving airports, airlines and travelers exposed to a period of uncertainty that is difficult to prepare for. The outbreak began in China and spread throughout the countries of Asia, affecting many of the world’s biggest hub airports. Now, a few months down the line, the effect is already being felt. Passengers at Singapore Changi Airport in February were down 32.8% on last year.

• A look at the latest developments in private space travel

  Bambi Majumdar Science & Technology

  Justin Bieber and Leonardo DiCaprio are reportedly ready to take off...to space. They are among the rich and famous who are said to have purchased their tickets for Virgin Galactic's inaugural flight to space. They will be sharing cabin space with the founder of Virgin Galactic, Sir Richard Branson, among others. The company's maiden private commercial flight is scheduled to take off at the end of this year. This sector could generate billions of dollars in new business for Virgin Galactic in the future.

• Accepting the new virtual reality

  Linda Popky Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  As the coronavirus crisis escalates, more and more restrictions are being put in place: no large gatherings, no in-person classes at school, no sporting events, avoid air travel, cancel unnecessary meetings, etc. Many employers have closed their campuses and required employees to work from home — when they can. Many industries, like retail, hospitality, and personal services, can't just be packaged up and run remotely. But there are many others that could provide remote services — but have just never made it part of their offerings.

• The groundhog effect for associations

  Bob Harris and Sarah Gustafson Association Management

  In the film "Groundhog Day," Phil Connors relives the same day, over and over, until he eventually gets it right. So many associations endure a similar situation without rectifying the repetitive scenario. The groundhog effect is when an association does the same things but treats the activities as if they are new and never been done before. Imagine the frustration of volunteer on the conference planning committee. They are assigned responsibilities for menus, speakers, and registration. They begin by asking, "Is this the first time this conference has been planned or are their records from last year’s committee?"

• Retracing reminiscences from the Blue Ridge Mountains

  Steve and Diane Owens Recreation & Leisure

  Within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, we found the Peaks of Otter to be a charming escape from the anxieties and fears of today's world. These mountains provide quiet sanctuary, and there’s no shortage of interesting trivia. Its name comes from the Cherokee word "Otari," meaning "high places," and perhaps from otters downriver. Early settlers included Polly Wood, a widow who opened the area’s first inn in 1834 within her log cabin home where settlers could stay the night and get a meal.

• Ranking of world’s best dental schools features significant international…

  Tammy Hinojos Oral & Dental Healthcare

  Is America still the superpower it was in years past? We'll let world leaders and political commentators battle that one out. But in the field of dental education, America doesn't seem to be shining as brightly as some of our global neighbors. This year's QS World University Rankings shows a clear message that some of the world's best dental education can be found in other parts of the globe.

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