Business
Survey: Companies 3 Times More Willing to Hire Remote Workers Anywhere in US or World
With remote work becoming the new normal for many, more companies are now willing to not only hire remote workers, but hire them from anywhere.
Illinois Department of Insurance announces the start of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment
Illinoisans can shop for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Health Insurance Marketplace. Open Enrollment began Sunday, November 1 and runs through December 15, 2020.
#SheCanThrive2020 Grant Program to Support Black-Women Owned Small Businesses During COVID-19
McBride Sisters Collections, Inc. has launched their #SheCanThrive2020 grant program to support Black-women entrepreneurs whose businesses have been impacted as a result of COVID-19.
SHRM Research Shows Employers Offering Paid Leave Has Increased
A voluntary, comprehensive, and uniform federal paid leave framework is necessary to meet the needs of a modern, 21st century workplace, SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management) recently wrote in a response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau Request for Information on paid leave.
BMO Harris Bank Launches Community Impact Webinar Series
BMO Harris Bank recently announced the launch of its new Community Impact Webinar Series. The ongoing series will serve as a free resource for members in the community to obtain important information on key financial topics.
Hospitals Hit Setbacks on Road to Recovery
August was a challenging month for hospitals nationwide as margins declined across the board, reflecting continued volatility in the sixth month of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Kaufman Hall September National Hospital Flash Report.
African American State & Local Government Employees Have Higher Concerns About Health and Financial Risks of COVID-19
A national poll of state and local employees finds that African American workers are more concerned than their colleagues about the potential health and economic impacts of COVID-19. Thirty-nine percent of African American state and local employees are worried about contracting the coronavirus at work as compared to 22 percent of all other survey respondents. Twenty-one percent of African American workers are concerned about a reduction in pay, which is nearly twice the level of other state and local employees (11 percent).
GetSmarter Unveils Findings on the Future of Work with New Report
GetSmarter, a 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) brand, recently announced the results of a survey exploring the future of work, as accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Future of Work is Here” data highlights the value of continued learning as technology and automation change the workforce, details the importance of upskilling and reskilling, and emphasizes the value of soft skills.
Wells Fargo gives $1 million in scholarships to bridge financial gaps faced by students amidst COVID-19
Students dedicated to making a positive difference in the world offer the greatest hope for the future, but for many, their plans are threatened due to the unexpected financial gap posed by COVID-19 – sometimes prohibiting them from continuing and completing college.
GreenTek Packaging Launches First-Ever Non-Plastic Disposable Utensils Made from Hemp
Made from all natural elements, including U.S.-grown industrial hemp, GreenTek Packaging LLC’s newly launched Hemptensils™ is the first in-kind brand of plant-based disposable utensils that, unlike wasteful plastic end-use products, won’t harm the environment, according to a news release.
Byron Allen Promotes The Weather Channel’s Melody Smalls To Executive Vice President Of Global Human Resources For Allen Media Group
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group recently announced the elevation of Melody Smalls to the new position of Executive Vice President of Global Human Resources. Smalls previously held the position of Chief Human Resources and Compliance Officer & Vice President/Head of Human Resources at The Weather Channel/Weather Group since 2016.
Work, Reimagined: ManpowerGroup Research Reveals What Workers Want Post COVID-19
Most 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)
102% Upsurge in Risk for Depression Among U.S. Workers Since February
The risk for depression among U.S. workers has risen an alarming 102% since February, according to findings from the Mental Health Index. The escalating threat of developing a depressive mood disorder shows little sign of abating. Between June and July, the risk of depression climbed a staggering 31%.
Walsh Construction completes historic transformation of Chicago’s old Cook County Hospital into dual branded Hyatt hotel
Walsh Construction, one of the largest contractors in the City of Chicago and across the United States, has completed the historic rehabilitation of the 104-year-old Cook County Hospital building, converting the building into a dual branded Hyatt Place and Hyatt House hotel, accompanied by the new Dr. Murphy’s Food Hall.
