Hospitals improving on visitor policies, but more work needed
The New York Public Interest Research Group and New Yorkers for Patient and Family Empowerment on Thursday released the results of a two-year survey of visitation policies at 40 hospitals across the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
What it"s like to work at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and EY: pay, perks and RTO policies
The "Big Four" are the world's largest acc.....»»
How Aetna collaborates with providers to improve health care for North Carolinians
In today’s challenging health care environment, health insurers and providers — including the doctors, clinicians, hospitals and others that provide care — have an unprecedented opportunity to work together toward achieving quality health o.....»»
These are the skills needed for a competitive advantage in the next normal
Experts agree on two things these days: The Covid-19 pandemic will eventually come to an end, and life as we know it will never be the same. The way we work will be drastically different, and the skills workers need to thrive are already changing.....»»
Where North Carolina shines — and falls behind — in electric vehicle push
North Carolina is the only state in the Southeast that has an executive order pushing for significant expansion of electric vehicles and has also seen the number of registered electric vehicles triple since 2018. But advocates say more work is needed......»»
Should you transition back to a traditional office after Covid-19?
The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted businesses as many office workers were sent home to work. As pandemic conditions across the country are improving and people are starting to go back to work, does it make sense for workers to return to a traditional office?.....»»
It’s not a ‘labor shortage.’ It’s a great reassessment of work in America.
Hiring was much weaker than expected in April. Wall Street thinks it’s a blip, but there could be much deeper rethinking going on of what jobs are needed and what workers want to do on a daily basis......»»
How do hospital ratings systems work?
Each year, a number of groups release hospital ratings meant to help guide consumers and patients when selecting hospitals. Here are some of the major groups that reg.....»»
Is the office back? COVID-19 created a work-from-home culture but companies are trying to make the office appealing again
After a year of work-from-home policies, companies are prepping for their employees' return to the office. That co.....»»
Tampa Bay area employers plan to expand remote work post-pandemic, TBARTA survey finds
Many Tampa Bay employers say they expect to enact more liberal remote policies after the pandemic is over......»»
Is the office back? COVID created a work-from-home culture but companies are trying to make the office appealing again
After a year of work from home policies, companies are prepping for their employees' return to the office. That co.....»»
To encourage girls to work in STEM, show them what it"s like, panel says
Mentorship and immersive experience like job-shadowing are needed to encourage more girls to pursue STEM fields, panelists said at a Westerville Chamber event......»»
US stocks mixed as Fed minutes show policies will remain unchanged
Federal Reserve officials agreed to keep policies in place during its last meeting, even as the economy showed clear signs of a rebound. Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchan.....»»
Italy is making all health workers take the COVID-19 vaccine, and said anyone who refuses will be suspended without pay
Unvaccinated healthcare workers have been blamed for a number of COVID-19 outbreaks inside several hospitals in Italy. Paramedics work in a tent that was set up outside a hospital in Cremo.....»»
Waiahole Poi Factory keeps churning out plate lunches
While taking a break from cleanup work to speak to a visitor, Liko Hoe greeted another would-be customer, smiled and apologized. The Waiahole Poi Factory owner did the same for another patron, and another. One person after the next, a smile an.....»»
Covid-19 vaccines were at first limited to hospitals. Here"s why leaders say more providers are needed
The Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been a frustrating process for Dr. Dale Owen, CEO at local independent group Tryon Medical Partners. It’s also been a waiting game, with many providers unable to help with the cause......»»
Joe Bonilla’s first job didn’t work out, so he went off on his own
You’d think Joe Bonilla’s business would be among those that took a big hit during the pandemic because marketing and communications are often the first expenses cut when companies are in financial trouble. Turns out his services were needed even more......»»
The Moneyist: My husband and his brother inherited a property. Our son moved in. We paid $60K in taxes and repairs. Do we split it 50/50?
‘The house is probably 90 years old, and needed quite a lot of work before they could move in.’.....»»
The Moneyist: My husband and his brother inherited their family home. Our son lived there for 4 years. We paid $60K on taxes and repairs after a fire. Do we still split it 50/50?
‘The house is probably 90 years old, and needed quite a lot of work before they could move in.’.....»»
These tech startups enable surgeons to train and supervise operations remotely during the pandemic
Surgeons can work and train from home using virtual and augmented reality - a process hundreds of hospitals in the US have already begun to adopt. A surgeon navigates a ballistic fracture using Immersiv.....»»
Accounting firms plan to embrace post-pandemic work-from-home policies for staff
Several leaders of Twin Cities accounting firms said working from home is a feature of the pandemic that will persist beyond Covid-19. New, flexible arrangements appeal to people on their staffs and haven’t impacted productivity or client relationships......»»