Category: Business

COVID is Changing the Education Landscape

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Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing a season during which summer learning programs affected by the pandemic struggled to meet demand for their services, a large majority of afterschool programs that are open this fall report facing significant barriers as they strain to meet the needs of the students and families they have long supported. Among the challenges: Students who stand to benefit the most from these programs are now less likely than others to be able to access them. Those are key results from national surveys of parents and of afterschool providers, conducted by…

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New Magazine Creates Opportunities for Owners to Discuss Their Pets

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Reading Time: 2 minutesDROOL proudly announces its launch as the first-ever quarterly magazine that puts dogs at the heart of the story. Written as a celebration of our canine companions, DROOL is a new platform from pet nutrition company, BIXBI, to share the most interesting stories about dogs. While editorial coverage around man’s best friend has typically revolved around product reviews and training tips, DROOL goes deeper into dog’s lives than ever before to discover the experiences, relationships and connections with our dogs that enrich our lives. The inaugural issue introduces readers to…

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Candy Sales Are Up, But is That Halloween Related?

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Reading Time: 2 minutesNew data from the National Confectioners Association shows that Halloween chocolate and candy sales are up this year. For the latest four weeks ending September 6 versus the same period in 2019, total Halloween chocolate & candy sales are up 13% – growth that is driven by Halloween chocolate, which is up 25.3%. The grocery channel is a key driver for the growth of Halloween chocolate and candy sales as consumer behaviors continue to evolve during the pandemic and more people shop at grocery stores more often. In the grocery channel alone,…

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Workers Want a Hybrid Workplace After COVID-19

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Reading Time: 2 minutesMost workers believe the COVID-19 crisis marks the end of full-time work in the office and are looking for a hybrid model that blends work and home finds new research from ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN).  After health concerns for themselves and their family, workers are most worried about returning to an old way of working and losing the flexibility they have gained. The Future for Workers, By Workers is the second in ManpowerGroup’s What Workers Want series.  The research points to employers needing to adopt a People First approach and to reimagine a future of work that works for…

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Walt Disney World Resort Promises a Different Holiday Season in 2020

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Reading Time: 2 minutesA reimagined holiday celebration will begin Nov. 6, 2020, at Walt Disney World Resort, with the four theme parks, Disney Springs and Disney resort hotels decked for the season. Through Dec. 30, guests will discover seasonal food and drinks at The Most Magical Place on Earth, as well as special merchandise and enchanting new entertainment experiences. When night falls at Magic Kingdom Park, projection effects will transform Cinderella Castle with a kaleidoscope of designs, including a whimsical Christmas sweater and a regal overlay of red, green and gold ornamentation. The iconic castle will provide…

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The Constantly Changing List of Groups Vulnerable to Severe COVID-19 Illness

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Reading Time: 3 minutesSince COVID-19 has devastated the world, the list most vulnerable to the most severe cases has constantly changed.  Early on it was believed that only the oldest populations were concerned. Based on a detailed review of available evidence to date, CDC has updated and expanded the list of who is at increased risk for getting severely ill from COVID-19. Older adults and people with underlying medical conditions remain at increased risk for severe illness, but now CDC has further defined age- and condition-related risks. As more information becomes available, it is…

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10 Choices for Travelers in the US Searching Holidays Close to Home

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Reading Time: 2 minutesTravel Leaders reports: “Consumers are itching to travel, say advisors at Travel Leaders Network who have fielded inquiries from clients planning trips close to home for travel between now and December. In fact, 50 percent of travel requests submitted through the TravelLeaders.com website are for travel options between Fall 2020 and year’s end. “‘For several weeks, we were all staying home per orders from our governors, but now with many restrictions lifted more people are willing to venture out, but still close to home,’ said Roger E. Block, President of Travel…

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6 in 10 Americans Need Economic Impact Payment to Make Ends Meet

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Reading Time: 2 minutesA recent report from MagnifyMoney finds: “Just over six in 10 Americans said they need another economic impact payment in order to make ends meet, according to a survey by MagnifyMoney, a LendingTree company. “As the coronavirus pandemic shows little to no sign of slowing, the U.S. government is struggling to come to an agreement on another relief package to help Americans stay afloat amid the economic storm caused by the COVID-19 crisis. Congress recently departed for its summer recess without a plan in place and according to MagnifyMoney’s survey,…

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Is COVID Making People Perform Better at Work?

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKPMG releases an important survey: “According to a second pulse survey by KPMG LLP (KPMG), the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm, 79 percent of U.S. workers from organizations with more than 1,000 employees indicate that over the last four months, the quality of their work has improved, 70 percent say that their productivity has increased, and 67 percent indicate their work-life balance has improved. Eighty-four percent are also satisfied with their employer’s response to the pandemic. “‘American workers have demonstrated remarkable resiliency under the pressures of COVID-19 and against…

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Postmaster General Weighs in on Voting Controversy

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Reading Time: 2 minutesPostmaster General Louis DeJoy issued the following statement today: “The United States Postal Service will play a critical role this year in delivering election mail for millions of voters across the country. There has been a lot of discussion recently about whether the Postal Service is ready, willing and able to meet this challenge. I want to make a few things clear: The Postal Service is ready today to handle whatever volume of election mail it receives this fall. Even with the challenges of keeping our employees and customers safe and healthy…

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