The stimulus package provided from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes the Keeping American Workers Paid and Employed Act, which offers financial relief to help prevent workers from losing their jobs and aid businesses affected by the economic downturn. Here is a summary of the Act’s key sections that provide substantive support, reforms, or appropriations aimed at small businesses and small business owners.
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In time of crisis, it’s crucial to keep your focus and priorities straight, while ensuring all stakeholders are informed. Consider the following as you steer your family and business through unchartered territory.
Businesses are feeling the effects of the coronavirus and are wondering if some relief may be available from their insurance policies. Warner's Insurance Law practice group provides summaries of five common types of business insurance and looks at issues each type might address.
Location, location, location. Across the world, companies are building innovation hubs and training and educational centers closer to their clients in a bid to cocreate and deliver new services in real time. While companies may appreciate the often lower-cost labor of outsourced work, many executives are beginning to understand that the speed, agility, and flexibility of developing close-proximity partnerships can have far more benefits. In today’s digital world, where you compete is just as important as how you compete.
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") was signed into law. The CARES Act provides emergency assistance to individuals, families, and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act is divided into two divisions: Division A includes programs to benefit individuals, companies, and the health care system affected by COVID-19; and Division B describes the supplemental appropriations to help the government respond to COVID-19. A summary of the CARES Act outlines and details the assistance available.
COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, has caused unprecedented global disruption. Keeping your stakeholders informed with clear, consistent messaging is essential for risk mitigation, so be sure to use a crisis communication strategy.
When developing a model coronavirus response plan, there are three areas family businesses and family offices should consider. In addition, it is important to have an FAQ communication for employees. A sample FAQ is provided, keeping in mind that each employer will have different answers to the questions asked based on its unique considerations and needs.
What started as a China-specific issue is spreading fast across the globe for one business after another. One estimate says organizations may lose up to $1.1 trillion before the COVID-19 tragedy ends. Korn Ferry experts believe leaders must rely on agility, transparency, and forward-thinking strategies throughout the crisis.View the video series to learn more about leading in a time of crisis:
Social distancing drives a great need for virtual work, including in the area of assessments. Until the advent of technology that enabled remote simulations, in-person leadership simulation assessments comprised of interviews, tests, and a variety of live interactive business simulations. In this report, two case studies highlight the robustness of executing leadership simulations virtually.
Investors are more concerned and educated about cybersecurity than ever before. With more money and competition all around, asset management firms are increasing their focus on cybersecurity to meet market pressure and consumer demand. To be effective, cybersecurity leaders must be able to assess technology risk across ever larger and more complex ecosystems. Firms can leverage investments in talent and technology to differentiate cybersecurity operations, which will help attract and retain clients.