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Small businesses rush for technological answers, advances during pandemic

Kevin Reynolds Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The coronavirus has upended the way small businesses operate for months. One of the longest-lasting impacts of the virus, though, will be how fast and how many small businesses have been forced into investing into technology. With contactless pickup, new payment methods, and cleaning services all far more important than they were at the start of the year, a common denominator in every industry is the need for innovation.

New advocacy group launches to help America’s small businesses

Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk Management

Policymakers, beware. Small Business for America’s Future (SBAF) is a new advocacy group, evolved from Businesses for Responsible Tax Reform. Why? Look no further than the performance of Congress and the White House as the COVID-19 pandemic hammered mom-and-pop shops with a crash in consumer demand across the U.S. SBAF surveyed 1,200 small business owners whose responses show the damage as Capitol Hill dithered. For instance, 53% of small business owners have increased debt during the pandemic.

The metrics guiding nonprofit recovery

William D. Pawlucy Association Management

What are the signs or metrics for recovery, and how do we take this information and make good business decisions? Business Insider recently published an article with five charts showing a potential economic recovery. What do various factors mean for a nonprofit organization’s recovery, and how can it take action? I think there are several areas to concentrate on.

Airlines, governments, agencies take a stand on masks

Lark Gould Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

As cities open up and daily life begins to look like pre-coronavirus normal, COVID-19 cases are spiking and hospital beds filling in some regions due to a growing movement to eschew simple social protections. Most noticeable among these protections? The polite and practical donning of face masks. The practice is encouraged for outside and inside activities, but especially indoors, where one infected person can expose many with concentrated vigor.

Singapore Changi puts construction plans on hold as it studies aviation’s…

Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & Automotive

Plans for the construction of a new terminal at Singapore Changi Airport have been put on hold as the airport sets aside time to study the future of aviation and whether the future of aviation will justify the work. The new Terminal 5 at Changi had been planned for an area to the east of the existing terminals and would be the biggest at the airport with capacity for 50 million passengers per year. With an anticipated opening in the early 2030s, Changi Airport Group had expected to be going to tender soon, ready for work to commence on the important structure.

10 ways to start promoting equity and stop racism

Simma Lieberman Business Management, Services & Risk Management

I've worked in diversity, equity and inclusion for over 25 years. Because of my work, I get calls and emails every day from non-black, mostly white people who want to know what they can do end racism and inequality, particularly in the workplace. The people who contact me range from hourly employees to clients who are CEOs of corporations and executive directors of nonprofits. In response, I decided to put together a starter list of actions. Below are 10 basic actions you can begin taking.

Indicators show travel, hospitality businesses are picking up

Linchi Kwok Travel, Hospitality & Event Management

Coronavirus restrictions have been eased across the country. Travel companies are reopening their businesses with enhanced sanitizing measures. People are ready to travel again. Do you see early signs of recovery? Here are some positive updates, although it is still too early to claim that it is business as usual.

5 steps companies can make in the fight for racial justice

Damon Sayles Business Management, Services & Risk Management

The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis has lit a global fire to where more people of all colors, creeds and orientations are expressing their opinions in favor of social justice, racial equality and human rights. Some are inquiring about what they can do to help the cause. Others are clueless as to what needs to be done in work and recreational environments. Some have even asked if it goes beyond a donation — which it does. As corporate America continues to cope with racial injustice, here are a few things companies can do to better the advancement of equality.

Why your company’s culture matters — especially in the throes of…

Dan Bruder Business Management, Services & Risk Management

With the outbreak of COVID-19, organizational culture was tested with a rapid change from working together on-site to working at home. Companies with a strong, intentional culture were able to swiftly implement work-from-home practices since their culture was stronger than the process. On the other hand, organizations with a weak culture struggled with employee productivity and motivation when the surrounding environment changed. In truth, culture is the most important ingredient to success and your company cannot realize its potential without having an intentionally designed, foundational culture. Here are some tips for developing a culture that connects, motivates, challenges, and aligns organizations.

Infographic: Why masks are still necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19

Brian Wallace Medical & Allied Healthcare

As the coronavirus pandemic first spread around the world, the CDC originally recommended that healthy people should not wear masks. But on April 3, the CDC reversed its decision, recommending all Americans wear face coverings when in public to slow the spread. This infographic explores the science behind masks, why experts recommend wearing them in public, and how to clean them.

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