General Industry
July 28, 2021
Promoting Cybersecurity in the Expanding Digital Economy
At the initial onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations across industry lines were forced to implement digital offerings in an effort to remain operational. This shift to predominantly remote activities—such as video chatting, online shopping, electronic payments and contactless deliveries, among others—changed the way consumers were able to receive goods and services. Specifically, the pandemic...
July 26, 2021
What Does Builder’s Risk Insurance Cover?
Builder’s risk insurance provides property coverage for buildings and structures that are under construction. If you’re a builder or a commercial property owner, you could face considerable monetary loss if something goes wrong with the construction of a building if you don’t have builder’s risk insurance. This coverage is also known as “course of construction...
July 20, 2021
Why Starting Open Enrollment Early In 2021 Is More Important Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic shook the job market in ways never before seen. For one, it created so much uncertainty that employees who would’ve typically searched for a new job last year decided to stay put. For another, the pandemic prompted workers to take stock of their circumstances and consider what workplace perks matter most to...
July 19, 2021
The Impact of Biden’s Competition Executive Order on the Health Care Industry
The American economy is finally recovering after more than a year of stagnation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. President Joe Biden’s administration wants to continue this momentum and further stimulate the economy. To help in that effort, President Biden recently signed an executive order aimed at increasing competition among businesses. According to the White House,...
July 14, 2021
OSHA Actions Impact the Construction Industry
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is planning to take actions that will directly impact employers in the construction industry. Among the most prominent are the proposed amendments to the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) that are being designed to conform to changes in the United Nations’ Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)....
July 13, 2021
How Transportation Could Be Safer, Cleaner and Cost Efficient by 2050
A Cornell University-led research team has calculated that by the year 2050, vehicle electrification, driverless cars and ride sharing could prevent 5,500 premature deaths and save $58 billion annually, while simultaneously slashing U.S. petroleum consumption by 50% and carbon dioxide emissions by 75%. The researchers projected vehicle stocks, distance traveled, energy usage and carbon dioxide...
July 8, 2021
Five Ways Nonprofits Can Improve Cybersecurity
Nonprofit (or not-for-profit) organizations operate by paying employees a fair wage but utilize donations, volunteer work and government support to fulfill their mission. In many cases, they have slim budgets and little funding for the cybersecurity solutions that many businesses take for granted. Since nonprofits might not have the funding to implement the latest cybersecurity defensive...
July 7, 2021
Managing Re-entry Anxiety Related To The COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 vaccine becoming much more widely available across the country, the topic of returning to in-person work, school and other activities is being discussed constantly. The reopening of the country, though, comes with some uncertainties and may lead to feelings of re-entry anxiety. What Is Re-entry Anxiety? Re-entry anxiety is an overall uneasiness...
June 30, 2021
5 Human Resource Challenges Facing Small Businesses Today
Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts when it comes to effective HR management. So, if you are an entrepreneur who plans to hire employees, do yourself a favor. Consider these five HR challenges in making sure you are compliant in all aspects of your business. 1. Staying up to date on all current laws and regulations The legal landscape...
June 29, 2021
What To Consider In The Post-Pandemic Commercial Real Estate Environment
As vaccinations ramp up and Covid-19 transmissions decline, the journey toward normalcy seems just about over. Because of that, I believe commercial real estate generally and office space specifically remain sound investments. However, the pandemic has forever changed the way corporations and workers use these assets and, as a result, how investors should think about...