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Taking Advantage of Improved Trust in Companies During the COVID-19 Pandemic

  • Survey from PwC finds that four out of five employees trust their company as much or more than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Cybersecurity, employee treatment, ethical business practice, and admitting mistakes were the top drivers of trust
  • Tips on how businesses can improve employee and consumer trust in their company
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“Buy MBE Day” Advocates Support of Minority Business Enterprises This Saturday

  • Buy MBE Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25
  • Initiative encourages Americans to shop at minority business enterprises
  • The Minority Business Development Agency also encourages larger businesses to diversify their suppliers
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Business News Roundup, Sept. 20, 2021

Uncertainties over the debt limit, successful COVID-19 vaccine tests in young children, higher health care premiums in Connecticut, and audits of Connecticut unemployment claims are among the top business news items this morning. National The White House has warned that…

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Workplace Harassment Increased During COVID-19 – How Can Employers Address This Issue?

  • Surveys show that workplace harassment increased during the COVID-19 pandemic despite remote work
  • More informal or relaxed working arrangements can potentially lead to a greater incidence in inappropriate remarks
  • Steps for employers to address harassment when retaining remote or hybrid schedules
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IT Executives Identify Talent Shortages as Most Significant Barrier to Adoption of Emerging Technologies

  • Survey of IT executives shows that these professionals perceive a talent shortage as a significantly more prominent barrier in putting emerging technologies into place
  • 64 percent name a lack of talent as an issue, compared to just 4 percent in 2020
  • Businesses are nevertheless looking to increase investments in emerging technologies and put them into place more quickly
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Poll: Small Businesses Grow More Cautious About Investments and Hiring as COVID-19 Delta Variant Spreads

  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife poll finds fewer small businesses plan to ramp up investments in their company in the coming year
  • Business owners are more likely to maintain investments and staffing levels as the new wave of COVID-19 infections creates greater uncertainty
  • Survey respondents are generally optimistic, but also face challenges with revenues, inflation, and supply chain disruptions
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Business News Roundup, Sept. 17, 2021

Businesses awaiting answers on vaccine mandate questions, inventory challenges for small retailers, and a potential estuarine reserve in Connecticut are among the top business news items this morning. National Businesses are awaiting further guidance from the Biden administration on how…

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Small Business Group Plans Legal Challenge of Biden Administration’s Proposed Vaccine Mandate

  • Job Creators Network says it plans to sue the Biden administration over its proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more workers
  • Group charges that the mandate is an overreach of federal power and would hinder small business growth
  • National Federation of Independent Business protests vaccine mandate proposal in letter to Labor Department
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Stanley Black & Decker Debuts Manufacturing and Construction Workforce Training Initiative

  • Stanley Black & Decker introduces the Empower Makers Global Impact Challenge
  • Initiative will invest $25 million over five years in grants to nonprofits supporting trade workforce development
  • Effort will also look to convey the message that vocational training can result in a rewarding, high-paying career
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Connecticut Jobs Growth Slows in August

  • Connecticut experiences eighth consecutive month of jobs growth in August, though at a slower pace
  • State sees a net gain of 3,300 jobs, down from 11,100 in July
  • 69 percent of the jobs lost at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic have been recovered
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