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COVID-19 will change job recruiting
Here’s how companies need to adapt The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the business world and put tens of millions out of work in the U.S. At the same time, it’s caused a seismic shift in the way many companies operate, the biggest change being that more business functions are done while working remotely. But along with […]
Employers Should Review the Content of their COBRA Notices Now
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued revised model COBRA notices on May 1. The revised notices add information regarding the interaction between Medicare and COBRA and are intended to assist Medicare-eligible qualified beneficiaries when making health-care coverage decisions. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic downturn, many employers have been (or will
What college students have taught me about marketing to Generation Z
For the past two decades, marketers have obsessed at length over the characteristics of Millennial consumers and how to appeal to them. However, in recent years, attention has shifted to a new age group — Generation Z, or Gen Z for short. Exact definitions of Gen Z vary, but generally speaking, it refers to those
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, tech, COVID-19, HR, and career tips. SBA @SBAgovSmall businesses: Find #COVID19 relief options and additional resources here: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources NFIB @NFIBAmong @NFIB members, 80% applied for a #PPP loan and almost 90% have received the loan. Most of the loans were
Here are some recent tweets that came across the @cnybj Twitter feed, offering small business, tech, COVID-19, HR, and career tips. Intuit @Intuit More than ever, #smallbiz owners are facing hard decisions. Take these steps to feel confident about your path forward to support your business and customers. https://www.intuit.com/blog/financial-tips/take-steps-to-support-your-business-and-customers/?amp=1 U.S. Census Bureau @uscensusbureauThe new Small
When we narrow down the current COVID-19 economic situation, we’re all in the same boat. No matter who we are or what we do, getting back to doing business hinges on having customers. Whether we like it or not, there is no guarantee they will be there. Although it may be disconcerting, here is why: • Some
How A Transformation Mindset Positions Companies to Succeed After the Crisis
Many businesses are reeling from the COVID-19 pandemic, and while some may return to business as usual once the crisis is over, others may need to alter the way they think and operate in order to survive. Many global leaders think the pandemic will transform the world in significant ways, and companies with leaders who
What Small-Business Owners Can Do to Steer their Way Through a Crisis
As the nation’s economy continues to struggle because of the impact of COVID-19, small-business owners and their leadership skills are being put to the test. They face the task of adapting to the crisis and helping their employees adjust as well. But just what steps can business leaders take to keep employee morale high, make
Thank you for turning to CNYBJ during this crisis
The Central New York Business Journal, a family-owned small business, has been publishing for 34 years. During that time, the business community in our region has never faced a challenge like the COVID-19 pandemic and the recovery from it. While business activity in this era of social distancing is much lower than before, even as regional
Pandemic Thinking: How to Keep Your Head in the (Long) Game
The COVID-19 pandemic is crippling and toppling many U.S. small businesses. Often called “the backbone of the economy,” small businesses that are managing to survive face an uncertain future. As states start to reopen, consumer spending is in steep decline while unemployment skyrockets and many people remain hesitant to venture out. Some entrepreneurs find their
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