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Business News Roundup, Dec. 14, 2021

A sign that a major social policy and environmental bill might be trimmed further, disappearing discounts in the retail sector, a dimmed forecast on solar growth, rising COVID-19 hospitalizations in Connecticut, and elevated Connecticut quits are among the top business…

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How Stringent Should Your Cleaning Policies Be When Returning to the Office?

  • Survey from the Cleaning Coalition of America finds that two-thirds of workers consider their company’s cleaning practices to be an extremely important priority
  • Nearly four in 10 said they would consider changing jobs if they weren’t satisfied with their employer’s cleaning practices
  • Visibility of cleaning practices also becomes a more important consideration
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Setting Work-Life Boundaries in a Hybrid Schedule

  • Remote and hybrid work options can erode employees’ work-life balance
  • Microsoft official shares how the company responded to a drop in work-life satisfaction
  • Steps such as reevaluating meetings, helping teams prioritize and focus their efforts, and making it easier for employees to take vacation time
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Supply Chain Challenges Can Have a Major Impact on Small Businesses; How Can You Endure Them?

  • Persistent supply chain issues have been stressing businesses, with small companies facing greater challenges
  • Leader at a supply chain platform offers tips on enduring supply chain disruptions
  • Diversification, contingency planning, and planning ahead are important steps
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Deadline Approaching for Connecticut Business Owners Seeking Emergency Assistance Related to Ida Remnants

  • U.S. Small Business Administration Connecticut District Office reminds business owners about impending deadline on disaster assistance related to Hurricane Ida remnants
  • Businesses in eligible counties have until Dec. 29 to submit applications related to physical property damage
  • Applications for economic disaster assistance can be submitted through Aug. 1
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Business News Roundup, Dec. 13, 2021

Forecasts on inflation, investments in Central America, a call for a stronger response to an increase in retail thefts, and Connecticut's COVID-19 response are among the top business news items this morning. National Economists are anticipating that inflation will remain…

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NFIB Quarterly Report Reflects Small Businesses’ Hopes to Add Workers Despite Diminished Economic Expectations

  • NFIB report shows second quarterly decline in small business optimism
  • Businesses in construction, manufacturing, retail, and services sectors show increased expectations of hiring workers and making capital outlays, but are unlikely to consider it a good time to expand
  • Optimism improves slightly in the construction sector
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The Fault in Our Stars: Consumers Find Written Reviews More Trustworthy Than Ratings

  • Survey finds that customers are increasingly likely to check reviews before deciding whether to patronize a new business
  • Nine out of 10 were more likely to trust a written review than a star rating with no write-up
  • However, the survey also identified risks in urging customers to leave a review
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Promoting Growth and Expertise in Your Middle Managers

  • Middle managers offer an internal source of talent to strengthen a business’s programs and initiatives
  • Traditional training may fall short if employers don’t address deeper issues to strengthen leaders’ abilities
  • A look at a framework focusing on mindset and skills as well as knowledge
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SBA Connecticut District Office Accepting Nominations for Small Business Week Awards

  • U.S. Small Business Administration Connecticut District Office offering awards to complement national program
  • Awards to be given in 10 categories
  • Nominations must be submitted by Jan. 11
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