Right now, everyone is trying to make difficult decisions about a future that looks anything but clear. The economic implications of the global coronavirus pandemic will be felt for years to come in every sector of society. As unemployment continues to rise, citizens may want to train for more stable careers, but are afraid they cannot afford it.
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Perspectives
It’s time for Pa to keep its promise to the Chesapeake Bay
Pennsylvania and the five other Chesapeake Bay states and the District of Columbia agreed 10 years ago to take actions to clean and protect local waters and ultimately save the Bay.
Read More »Washington NFL team gets a new name, and maybe, everybody wins
Turns out never is not as long as some people think. The professional football team in Washington, D.C., has a new temporary name and will soon have another, after finally bowing to pressure to remove its mascot, which has been deemed a racist epithet for many years.
Read More »Why settling Lebanon County’s CARES Act lawsuit was the only solution
From the initial denial of the $12.8 million in CARES Act funds specifically allocated to Lebanon County, to the subsequent agreement to release the funds, many have had strong opinions about why they were withheld and who has power over them. It is critical to understand a few things for our community to move forward.
Read More »Distancing Design – Re-entering the Built Environment, Post COVID-19
The physical office and classroom space will continue to facilitate interaction, collaboration and innovation and ultimately, personal health, wellbeing and productivity. But we must approach these spaces in a different way as we move forward.
Read More »Your Neighbor’s House Is on Fire. Do something!
High-profile communicators are currently at a crossroads, a position born of the nationwide outrage over the police-related death of Minnesotan George Floyd. The public eye is focusing sharply on the commentary coming from government officials, celebrities and national brand spokespeople, parsing words for both their inherent and implied meanings.
Read More »Do’s and don’ts for employers confronted with employee mental health issues
To avoid the potential cost of a violation, employers must have a plan to balance the needs of their business with their duties under the ADA. This article will provide the basic do’s and don’ts for employee mental health matters.
Read More »Advice on remote workers, building a coaching culture
Like many companies we have not gone back to our office yet. Some folks are working from the office but, 85% are working from home. What are the key issues you see that we should address while working from home?
Read More »Finding the silver lining in a post-COVID world
The only constant in life is change. I have learned to embrace this overused, yet remarkably accurate, cliché on a personally visceral level since the onset of COVID-19 nearly four months ago.
Read More »Six steps to achieve a successful turnaround
These are challenging times for family businesses. The strength of the family, or lack thereof, is abundantly clear in times like this. Business is brutal and takes no prisoners, setting up some family businesses for more than hard economic times.
Read More »Masks mean business, please support us and wear one
The greatest asset of any business is its people — customers and employees. Protecting both by wearing a mask while out in public is an easy way that we can support York County’s business community through the COVID-19 pandemic. York County’s businesses are reopening, but, like everywhere, we have not yet fully recovered from the ...
Read More »Companies must look inward for racist stereotypes in branding
The last 75 years of advertising and branding have been a consistent mirror of our society and culture, reflecting our values and priorities, sometimes in ways that only seem obvious in retrospect.
Read More »Business has role to play in ending racism
Business leaders can help if they’re willing, providing financial support, job training, jobs and service to local communities. How can your business walk the talk and collaborate with other community organizations? The right activity can lead to real progress.
Read More »Transforming existing office space is a good idea. Here’s why
An office environment can have a significant impact on a company’s productivity, morale, and ability to attract and retain talent. Creating hip and stylish office space may be the aspiration of many companies, but how do business owners get there? Often, the answer isn’t a brand new space, requiring a time-consuming and expensive move, but ...
Read More »Press & Journal: A small paper with a big voice says farewell
The Press & Journal is among more than 2,000 community newspapers that have closed nationwide. And those that have survived, no longer provide the level of hyper-local coverage they once did because of staff cuts.
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