California was one of the first states to enact shelter-in-place orders.
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Four researchers studied California’s shelter-in-place orders to figure out how many lives were saved by its early enactment. Here’s what they found.
Essential workers don’t always have access to the PPE they need.
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Low-wage workers are less likely than high-wage workers to have access to things like masks, hand sanitizer and training on how to prevent COVID-19 transmission.
Slowing down…
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Tumbling global trade with China proves no country or sector is an island.
Trump addresses the Paycheck Protection Program at a meeting.
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The government wants to help small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but the definition of “small” is still pretty big.
Working from home involves new co-workers.
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Are the best co-workers really the ones with four legs and a tail? Science says it depends.
Business closures and recent rain contribute to Los Angeles’ recent uptick in air quality.
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The response to COVID-19 suggests how we can leverage entrepreneurial approaches to climate change.
Stronger together.
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Only a quarter of UK startups have a female in their founding team and just 5% of SMEs are minority ethnic group led.
Replacing an employee means taking time and resources to train someone new.
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As more and more Americans are laid off, employers have to consider the cost of letting their staff go.
Essential workers expose themselves to the coronavirus every day.
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The coronavirus pandemic is a stressful time for everyone. Here are some ways employers can help their employees through this crisis.
A woman buys hand sanitizer made by Spirit of York Distillery in Toronto on March 19, 2020. The distillery switched their production over to hand sanitizer following the coronavirus shutdown, with all proceeds going to charity.
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It’s clear that our post-pandemic future will be different. Current signs of good will amid entrepreneurial initiatives give us some cause for optimism.
Online shopping for non-essentials during lockdown comes with many ethical considerations, including the working conditions of those who handle the goods.
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To buy, or not to buy, that is the question many of us are currently wrestling with
A tattoo parlour in Toronto remains closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Businesses are struggling in these difficult times — but there is a shimmer of hope in the incredible creativity, ingenuity and resilience that we see from around the globe.
The NBA suspended its season on March 11, citing the coronavirus risk. A force majeure clause in the NBA contract means players could lose money with each canceled game.
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The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing companies, universities and even the NBA to break contracts. What does the law say about liability in a situation like this, and does the money have to be returned?
Businesses need to take instant action to prevent cash-flow insolvencies in the midst of COVID-19.
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Faced by a sales dip, business owners run quickly into a cash crisis. What can be done?
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Instead of going after large corporate networks, which often have multiple defenses, cybercriminals can now simply target people’s home networks.
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Coronavirus may fundamentally reshape some areas of how we life our lives.
Less than 30% of the workforce has the ability to work from home.
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Two transportation scholars argue that telecommuting could play an important role in solving the coronavirus crisis.
Netflix’s hit show The Witcher was created after the original book series was turned into a highly successful game.
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The streaming giant will struggle to continue its share price march otherwise
Some U.S. workplaces can be dangerous.
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A reduction in OSHA inspectors may lead to a reduction in workplace safety.
Don’t sleep on the job.
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The more businesses encourage their employees to sleep well, the better their employees perform.