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COVID-19 Community Corps Volunteer Partnership Seeks to Boost Vaccinations

  • COVID-19 Community Corps seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy in the United States
  • Ten business groups among the founding members, committed to promoting vaccines as a way of supporting economic recovery
  • Everyday Americans also encouraged to urge others to get vaccinated to help achieve herd immunity
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Business News Roundup, April 5, 2021

An infrastructure counterproposal, new CDC travel guidance, pent-up savings, free flow in the Suez, reports on personal guarantees and minority business owners, and a public health option debate in Connecticut are among the top business news items this morning. National…

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Cybersecurity Becomes a More Critical Consideration for Small Businesses After COVID-19

  • Small businesses can easily underestimate the importance of cybersecurity
  • Cybersecurity will become a more prevalent issue for smaller companies due to a shift to digital services and the increasing adoption of remote work
  • Companies can take immediate steps to strengthen their safeguards, but should also adopt long-term strategies
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Employers More Willing to Adopt Pet-Friendly Policies After COVID-19

  • Survey finds that many employees are concerned about how a pet will fit into their workday after the COVID-19 pandemic
  • A majority of employers are willing to adopt more flexible work arrangements to accommodate pet care
  • Pet-friendly office policies have also been associated with stress reduction and other benefits
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Job Creation Surges in March as 916,000 Positions Are Added

  • Easing of pandemic-related restrictions is helping to fuel major boost in job creation in recent months
  • Leisure and hospitality, education, and construction post the greatest number of new positions in March
  • Jobs report reflects an ongoing labor recovery, but employment remains well below pre-pandemic levels
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Business News Roundup, April 2, 2021

Republican opposition to President Joe Biden's infrastructure proposal, a gradual untangling of the Suez Canal traffic jam, "taper tantrum" concerns, and an ambitious five-year business investment plan in Connecticut are among the morning's top business news items. National Senate Minority…

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How Would DeJoy’s 10-Year USPS Plan Affect Businesses?

  • 10-year plan put forward by Postmaster Louis DeJoy would result in changes such as longer delivery times and higher postage prices at the United States Postal Service
  • Proposal also includes $40 billion in capital improvements and several new business solutions
  • Changes aim to make USPS profitable in the near future, but critics say they will harm small businesses
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Strategies to Avoid Time Management Pitfalls in Your Workday

  • Avoiding “magical thinking” when managing your workday
  • An overly ambitious schedule can result in missed deadlines, tensions with coworkers, and other frustrations
  • Advice from a global CEO coach on setting realistic goals
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McKinsey Report Calls on Businesses to Support Post-Pandemic Innovations That Create Jobs and Grow Incomes

  • McKinsey & Company report says larger companies have been better prepared to meet the challenges of COVID-19, raising concerns that smaller companies will face greater competitive disadvantages
  • Report calls on businesses and governments to focus on longer-term strategies for sustainable growth rather than focusing solely on revenues and GDP
  • Pent-up demand likely to fuel short-term economic boost, but support for new jobs and labor growth is essential to sustain it
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Business News Roundup, April 1, 2021

A call for billions of dollars in infrastructure investment, higher than expected jobless claims, increased commodity prices, early approval of a regional climate agreement, and an impending wave of Connecticut state employee retirements are among the top business news items…

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