The human impact of COVID-19 and how business can help!
COVID-19 is in decline in China. There are now more new cases every day in Europe than there were in China at the epidemic’s peak and Italy has surpassed it as the country with the most deaths from the virus. It took 67 days to reach the first 100,000 confirmed cases worldwide, 11 days for […]
Understanding the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act
Overview of the Paycheck Protection Program To incentivize employers to maintain payroll during the crisis, the SBA is providing 100 percent federally-backed loans for certain payroll expenses through June 30, with up to eight weeks of forgiveness for small businesses, certain nonprofits and self-employed individuals. The loans are forgivable if employers retain employees at comparable […]
FAQ on Federal Coronavirus Relief Bill (CARES Act)
Credit (Tax Foundation Organization) Congress’s latest coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history and will allocate $2.2 trillion in support to individuals and businesses affected by the pandemic and economic downturn. Many people have questions about how the new law impacts […]
Workforce Principles for the COVID-19 Pandemic
In collaboration with Willis Towers Watson/World Economic Forumhttp://www3.weforum.org/docs/WEF_NES_COVID_19_Pandemic_Workforce_Principles_2020.pdf Stakeholder Capitalism in a Time of Crisis. While there currently is a significant focus on the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the workforce and societal implications are no less profound. The guiding principles and the four workforce management imperatives outlined in this document […]
WHY IS HR IMPORTANT?
Why Is HR Important? Key Functions of an HR Professional The HR department in any company can be its ace in the hole, if used strategically. HR is a company’s human resource multiplier. The functions of an HR professional should focus on the company’s greatest resource of all – its employees. Without good employees, the […]
Pope Francis’ Health Concerns
Pope Francis’ health brings anxiety and concern about the future of the Catholic Church. By Doha Madani Pope Francis remains in critical condition as he receives treatment for double pneumonia and a mild renal insufficiency, the Vatican shared on Sunday. The pope had difficulty breathing for several days before he was admitted on Feb. 14 at Rome’s […]
UK’s Defence Spending Increase
By Rob Picheta, CNN Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he will raise military spending from 2.3% of Britain’s GDP to 2.5% by 2027, and then again to 2.6% the following year. Tom Nicholson/Getty Images Britain will accelerate an increase to its defense spending, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday, on the eve of a crucial visit to meet […]
Mystery Illness in Congo
A mystery illness in Congo has killed dozens after children ate a bat, with health experts investigating the cause. By Jean-yves Kamale An unknown illness first discovered in three children who ate a bat has rapidly killed more than 50 people in northwestern Congo over the past five weeks, health experts say. The interval between the onset of symptoms […]
Concerns Over Gulf Stream Weakening
The weakening of the Gulf Stream raises concerns of a real-life “Day After Tomorrow” scenario, with scientists warning of significant climate challenges. By JONATHAN CHADWICK FOR MAILONLINE As anyone who has seen ‘The Day After Tomorrow’ can attest, the world would look dramatically different if the Gulf Stream gave way. In the 2004 blockbuster film starring Jake […]
Record Orders for Beam Global in Europe
Beam Global announces record orders in the first two months of 2025, with a 79% increase in new contracted orders in its European division.Story by GlobeNewswire SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Beam Global, (Nasdaq: BEEM), a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, today announced […]