Program preps future workers for challenges beyond business
Connecting the dots between what children learn in school and how it’s applied in the real world can be difficult. Children need to be immersed in experiences that go beyond the four walls of a classroom, experiences that utilize their imaginations.....»»
Supporting remote workers: 3 details that should be top of mind
Working remotely isn’t a new phenomenon, but what is new is everyone working remotely. With that sharp increase in remote workers comes several challenges. In a business-as-usual environment, the decision to begin a work-from-home program would .....»»
Editorial: Today’s young workers key to future’s economic growth
Helping new graduates thrive as workers on the First Coast will be good for local companies and for the business community overall......»»
The Wall Street Journal: CEO pay surges nearly 15% during pandemic
CEO pay surged in 2020, a year of historic business upheaval, a wrenching labor market for many workers and unprecedented challenges for many leaders......»»
Businesses need to reassess their workplace culture and technology as workers prepare to return to the office
Workers may return to the office in the near future, prompting business leaders to think about workplace culture and utilize technology in new ways. .....»»
Millions of jobs probably aren’t coming back, even after the pandemic ends
Many workers will not be able to do the same jobs they did before the pandemic. The economy is changing significantly. Businesses are planning for a future of less business travel, more automation and more people working from home......»»
Work-from-Hawaii program draws 50K applicants for 50 spots
Movers and Shakas, the public-private program to lure remote workers to Hawaii, received more than 50,000 applications for the first cohort of 50, and the business and community leaders behind the program are already planning for a second cohort lat.....»»
Two months to a new future: An online program wants to create tech pros in Buffalo
A consortium has combined to support a fully online program that aims to turn people into employable tech workers in Buffalo. The 250-hour course, a SUNY Erie certificate program, will run this year from June 5 to Aug. 21. The $4,000 tuition will.....»»
Bringing them back: A leading employment lawyer on how to reopen your workplace
The conversation touched on workplace safety, enforcing new policies, working from home and certain challenges in rehiring workers to comply with the Paycheck Protection Program's requirements for loan forgiveness......»»
Local businesses weigh in: What to do with workers who make more on unemployment?
Business owners must juggle a desire to help their employees with the requirements of the PPP program......»»
A top PwC exec shares how companies can maintain the well-being of workers in a remote setting, and what the future has in store for the virtual workforce
Samantha Lee/Business InsiderCourtesy of PwC During a .....»»
White House, GOP face heat after hotel and restaurant chains helped run small-business program dry
New York State has applied for a $4 billion federal loan to shore up its unemployment trust fund amid a record surge of claims by workers sidelined by the Covid-19 pandemic, a spokeswoman said. “All... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
At Ford, buzzing wristbands may keep workers apart
The government is approaching the $349 billion lending limit on its Paycheck Protection Program that is funneling to the nation’s small businesses. The Small Business Administration says that as of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Hundreds of public hospital workers test positive for Covid-19
The government is approaching the $349 billion lending limit on its Paycheck Protection Program that is funneling to the nation’s small businesses. The Small Business Administration says that as of... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
U.S. loan program hits $350 billion cap leaving thousands of small businesses adrift
A $350 billion emergency U.S. loan program to help small businesses keep workers on their payrolls amid the novel coronavirus disruption has run out of funds, the U.S. Small Business Administration said on Thursday......»»
U.S. small-business rescue loan program hits $350 billion cap, says government
A $350 billion emergency U.S. loan program designed to help small businesses keep workers on their payrolls amid the novel coronavirus disruption has run out of funds, the U.S. Small Business Administration said in an email on Thursday......»»
What to do — and not do — when applying for PPP small business relief loans
Bankers are on the front lines of the Paycheck Protection Program rollout, meant to help businesses with with up to 500 employees stay open and pay workers. Here's their advice for applying for a loan......»»
Uber says it has paid out $3 million to drivers and delivery workers in the US through its coronavirus sick pay program (UBER)
Reuters Uber has paid $3 million in coronavirus sick pay to US drivers and delivery workers, a spokeswoman told Business Insider. But drivers have found it nearly impossible to qualify for financial assistance from the company and hav.....»»
Fairfax County mulls business loans, tax changes to combat coronavirus fallout
Fairfax County leaders could soon create a new business loan program and ditch a host of proposed tax increases in a bid to help companies and workers coping with the fallout from the coronavirus crisis. County supervisors debated potential budget.....»»
SBA announces new relief program for businesses, workers
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a new program to help companies keep their workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conjunction with the U.S. Treasury, the SBA has established a "Paycheck Protection Program," which is .....»»
How to keep the money from the federal small-business bailout
 devastated by the coronavirus quarantine measures in New York can soon tap into the to pay the bills and keep workers on the payroll—and if they meet the program's requirements, the... To view the full story, click the title link......»»