The year 2021 begins with a new incoming president and hope for an end to the COVID-19 pandemic – two factors that may have the greatest impact on the nation’s economy.
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Work from home ‘burnout'”: What it is, how to manage it
Remote workers are allotted more flexibility to take breaks when they please because, for the most part, they are setting their own schedules – or at least have less rigid structures than they did while being in the office from 9 to 5.
Read More »Good news in 2020? Yes, it’s true! Here are 100 positive things that happened this year
Well, that was brutal. But believe it or not, 2020 wasn’t all bad. Halfway through this downer of a year, we published a list of 100 positive things that had happened so far, despite a raging worldwide pandemic, a country upended by a fight for racial equality, a divisive election and the loss of beloved celebrities. Sadly, the second half of the year ...
Read More »Time-saving tips so parents can have a little break after a long year
You wake up before the sun rises to shower and get ready for the day. Soon you hear the patter of tiny feet upstairs. You get breakfast ready for your little ones and then get them dressed. Between packing bags and preparing lunches, you barely have time to grab breakfast for yourself. You rush out the door just in time ...
Read More »How to protect against all sorts of winter viruses
Welcome to the germiest time of the year, when it’s time to protect yourself and family from cold, flu and COVID-19, all contagious viruses. It’s not possible to avoid getting sick entirely, but you can lessen your likeli-hood and prevent serious symptoms, said pharmacist and healthy living expert Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams. Since the pandemic began, lots of things have changed, Leslie-Williams ...
Read More »PA Biz Conversations with Anne Carnathan
Anne Carnathan, president and CEO of Universal Media-Analytics talks about leading the Mechanicsburg-based media placement agency, how advertising has changed in her time with the organization and how she and her team balance traditional and modern media for clients.
Read More »Pa. has yet to announce which essential workers will get COVID-19 vaccine first
Currently, health care workers and high-ranking government officials are the only people with access to the vaccine.
Read More »‘We are struggling’: A bleak Christmas for America’s jobless
Last Christmas, Shanita Matthews cooked up a feast for her family of three: Roast chicken, barbecue spareribs, spinach, macaroni and cheese. This year? They’ll stick with tuna fish and crackers, among the few items she can afford at the supermarket.
Read More »Safety a higher priority than sales for many small retailers
Dan Marshall’s toy store should be crowded this time of the year with parents and grandparents buying gifts and children trying out games. Instead, only a handful of customers are in Mischief Toy Store at any time, and their visits are short and efficient.
Read More »Laptops, desktop sales see ‘renaissance;’ shortages won’t ease until 2022
“The whole supply chain has been strained like never before,” said Gregg Prendergast, Pan-America president at hardware maker Acer Inc.
Read More »U.S. judge refuses to block Gov. Wolf’s COVID-19 inspired ban on indoor dining
Saying the edict doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution, a federal judge Wednesday refused a plea by two midstate restaurants and a local trade association to block Gov. Tom Wolf from enforcing his temporary COVID-19 related ban on indoor dining at restaurants.
Read More »2020 underscores the importance of good leadership
The madness of this year, 2020, has revealed an acute need for leadership. Great leaders recognize that certain leadership qualities are being tested now like never before, and the strength of the following qualities will have extraordinary impact far beyond the direct setting in which one currently leads:
Read More »As construction material prices heat up, housing market could cool down
The cost of construction materials— especially for lumber and other wood products— will remain elevated in 2021 after having more than doubled during the pandemic, a situation that eventually could lead to a slowdown in building activity in central Pennsylvania, several observers said recently.
Read More »Amazon to face U.S. union push in year ahead
By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic walloped the global economy and stock markets
Read More »Some businesses thrived, many lagged during pandemic in 2020
By March 23, Apple had lost $435 billion in market value in about five weeks and many of its retail outlets were shut as the virus pandemic walloped the global economy and stock markets
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