Advice

For almost a month now, the country has seen unprecedented nation-wide rallies, silent vigils, prayer ceremonies, pow-wows, and protests, on behalf the slayed George Floyd and the countless other black and brown men and women he represents who have been killed at the hands of on-duty policemen.

Here in Massachusetts at least 900,000 individuals serve as healthcare’s front line before the front line, and their numbers are growing in this pandemic. Across the U.S., the total is at least 53 million. 

Business is no longer as usual and while the optimists among us will seize the day, in the present moment, life is different right now, including work life.

In a rare display of bipartisanship on June 5, President Donald Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which makes some favorable modifications to the PPP loan program.

Sometimes, a particular case does take years to reach a resolution. But in many cases, leverage can be gained at the outset of a case, which might push the parties to a resolution.

Here are some ways managers can encourage employees to transition effectively and safely back to their regular, away-from-home office environment.

People are now reporting Zoom fatigue, citing anxiety. Identify mental health and grief counsellors who can step in during these COVID-19 times.

Our struggle as entrepreneurs has been replaced by our hustle as business owners, and it's not going anywhere.

When leaders have time to look beyond the immediate decisions of salary reductions, layoffs, and furloughs, distance leadership is one of the next topics that needs attention. 

Safely restarting your business will not be as simple as unlocking the front door and turning on the lights.