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Accion Opportunity Fund, Gusto Team Up to Improve Small Business Credit Access

  • Major CDFI and human resources software company announce partnership
  • Gusto customers seeking vetted referral can now connect directly with the Accion Opportunity Fund to apply for a small business loan
  • The fund offers small loans and seeks to advance financial equity and inclusion in small business lending
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Looking to Return to the Office? Get Feedback From Your Employees

  • Employees looking to bring workers back to an in-person workplace should be cautious about their approach
  • Overly rigid rules or a lack of autonomy can anger workers and potentially drive them to seek work elsewhere
  • Businesses can encourage employee feedback to help assess their needs and concerns
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Business News Roundup, Nov. 12, 2021

An international cybersecurity agreement, continuing mismatch between unemployment and job openings, and a potential sign of easing port congestion are among the top business news items this morning. National The United States has joined a major cybersecurity agreement, joining international…

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Orsted, Eversource Making Supply Chain Investments as Offshore Wind Developments Proceed

  • Orsted and Eversource have been contracting with several companies to develop a supply chain for their planned offshore wind installations
  • In the most recent development, the partners have helped support an expansion of a subsea transmission cable facility
  • Orsted and Eversource are partnering on four offshore wind developments with a capacity of more than 3.5 GW
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Resume Bots Screen Out Plenty of Good Job Candidates. How Can You Find Them?

  • An estimated 27 million people are “hidden workers,” or qualified applicants who struggle to connect with employers
  • This pool of talent represents a source of untapped potential for companies struggling with labor issues
  • Artificial intelligence in human resources might be excluding such applicants, and companies can take steps such as removing overly broad requirements from the screening process
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Poll Shows Marketers Struggling to Meet Leadership Expectations on E-Commerce

  • Survey of marketing professionals finds the majority of them expect digital commerce to be their lead sales channel within the next two years
  • Despite meeting or exceeding targets in most cases, marketers often find themselves falling behind leadership’s competitive goals
  • Tips on developing digital commerce at your own company
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Business News Roundup, Nov. 11, 2021

A signing date for a major piece of infrastructure legislation, White House assurances on the economic impact of the bill, Post Office preparations for the holidays, new small business tools from Apple, a forecast for increased renewable energy deployments, National…

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Why Does the OSHA Rule on Workplace Vaccines Only Apply to Businesses with 100 or More Employees?

  • OSHA rule on COVID-19 vaccine requirements in the workplace applies to companies with 100 or more employees
  • A look at why OSHA set the threshold at this level
  • How to determine if your company is subject to this requirement based on its payroll
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