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How small businesses can manage hazardous waste: A guide
Amanda Wilson Waste Management & EnvironmentalMany small businesses are not even aware that they generate hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is any solid, liquid or gas that is either chemically or biologically treated, burned, incinerated, or recycled. Some companies dispose this waste directly into barren landmasses, rivers, and streams, which can cause serious environmental and health implications.
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New Economic Policy Institute report looks at the effects of COVID-19 on…
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCOVID-19 has revealed the economic and health crises facing Latinx workers. The stark details are in a new report from the Economic Policy Institute in Washington, D.C. According to the report authors, the distress of Latinx workers exceeds that of their white counterparts. In the 35-44 age group, for example, Latinx workers are nearly nine times as likely to die from COVID-19 as whites are.
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Home sales soar, and so do prices
Michael J. Berens Construction & Building MaterialsThe homebuying spree that began in June continued into July, fueled by a shift toward larger, suburban homes and low mortgage rates. However, although improved somewhat, inventory of homes for sale remained low. That combination of low supply and high demand increased competition for the homes that were available, pushing up the cost of purchasing a home to record levels.
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Preparing your home for hurricane season — and how to handle hurricane…
Terri Williams Waste Management & EnvironmentalThe 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.
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The impact of COVID-19 and remote work on the housing market
Amanda Ghosh Construction & Building MaterialsAlmost 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?
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Designers addressing workplace challenges on two fronts
Michael J. Berens Interior Design, Furnishings & FixturesAs 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.
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London City Airport reevaluates its future
Matt Falcus Travel, Hospitality & Event ManagementLondon 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.
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How to sit and set up your workspace without getting tied up in knots
Amanda Kowalski Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThe worldwide pandemic has left a lot of office and school buildings empty and thousands of people figuring out how to set up workspaces and classrooms at home, using mostly what they have around the house. For some, it’s a kid's school desk and chair, a fat recliner, a little-used antique secretary and an equally old rolling chair or even the kitchen table — none designed for eight hours of sitting. So how should you set up a workstation or classroom so you and your kid don't end up looking and feeling like pretzels?
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Uncertainty is one thing you can count on
Lloyd Princeton Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOne of the oft-repeated truisms in business circles is that the only constant is change. It’s not hard to see why. Rapid acceleration in technological innovation, communications, global commerce, and mass customization have forced businesses to be constantly on the watch for the next big or new thing and retool quickly to embrace it. Now, add to that not knowing when or whether you can operate your business or to what extent or with which staff.
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How to thoroughly clean high-traffic floors
Kendall Youngworth Facilities & GroundsIf you work in a facility that experiences a lot of traffic, there are safety concerns that could pose a threat to the health of your staff, business partners and customers. Inevitably, foot traffic can track in debris, germs and microbes that can spread throughout the facility. Therefore, it is important to keep your floors as clean as possible. In this article, we will discuss what should be considered when looking for appropriate flooring and cleaning solutions that are both functional and help promote a safe and healthy environment.
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