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• Preparing your home for hurricane season — and how to handle hurricane…

  Terri Williams Waste Management & Environmental

  The pandemic has delayed or canceled many routine events, but hurricane season has elected not to take a break just because we’re in a pandemic. In fact, the National Hurricane Center is predicting a busy hurricane season from the end of August through early September. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your home during hurricane season.

• Infographic: The challenge of remote networking for college students

  Maggie Kimberl Education

  Eighty-eight percent of professionals consider networking to be critical to a thriving career. But currently, 69% of college students no longer have regular access to their classmates, friends, and network due to the pandemic. What are some ways college students can keep in contact digitally? Find out more with this infographic.

• How wellness programs can promote employee loyalty and productivity

  Indiana Lee Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Most businesses understand the importance of customer loyalty and how it benefits their bottom line. But corporations spend so much time thinking about how to create loyal customers that some forget about the importance of creating loyal employees. Frankly, some of the "old standbys" of a standard benefits package aren’t cutting it anymore. That’s why corporate wellness programs are becoming more important than ever.

• Making lemonade with pandemic lemons

  Robert C. Harris Association Management

  “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” is a phrase used to promote a positive attitude during adversity. Many executives are making lasting improvements during the adversity created by the pandemic. A discussion among component executives of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) yielded these ideas to make lemonade.

• The impact of COVID-19 and remote work on the housing market

  Amanda Ghosh Construction & Building Materials

  Almost six months into quarantine, we have started to hear stories about people buying homes in the suburbs because they are working remotely. But, what does the data say — has homebuying in the suburbs truly been affected by COVID-19? And, perhaps more importantly, is it realistic to believe that companies will continue to allow their employees to work remotely when COVID-19 is no longer a threat?

• Designers addressing workplace challenges on two fronts

  Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & Fixtures

  As businesses gradually reopen, some workers are reluctant to return to the office, and for those who do, workspaces have to be modified to encourage social distancing and ensure the physical environment is as sanitary as possible. Designers are being called on to adapt the work environment to the new normal on two fronts, in commercial spaces and at home.

• Are you ready for the passion economy?

  Victoria Fann Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  As unemployment has skyrocketed and remote working is becoming mainstream, many people are questioning their career choices. One solution seems to be catching on in greater numbers these days: pursuing one's passion. This idea isn't new. What's different now is that there is much more support; so much so that some are referring to making a living doing what you love as the "passion economy."

• The virtual lunch: A new marketing tool to help boost your brand during…

  Lisa Mulcahy Marketing

  As a digital marketer attempting to make the wisest pivots and adjustments possible in this pandemic age, you need to think outside the box. What's an extremely original way to network, keep in touch with your existing customer base, and introduce a new demographic to your products and services? The virtual lunch. The concept is simple, so read on to find out how it can give your brand a boost.

• London City Airport reevaluates its future

  Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

  London City Airport, in the heart of the U.K. capital, has put its part-completed development plans on hold until "demand returns" following a difficult time for the aviation industry and airports. In its City Airport Development Plan (CADP) update, issued on Aug. 13, it was announced that a decision has been made to temporarily pause the long-term project at the end of this year once current works have been completed.

• Calling all corporate board members: Ignoring social media could cost billions

  Didier Cossin Business Management, Services & Risk Management

  Social media. Boards spend far too little time thinking about it — and many directors shy away from it — opting for more formal and structured sources of news and information. Social media is a place where board members can listen to what customers, employees, and other stakeholders candidly say about an organization. But it’s also become a go-to space for consumers and activists to laud, derail, and even destroy companies and reputations.

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