Tag: Coronavirus
Back to work? Companies finding easier said than done
NEW YORK – As state and federal leaders tussle over when and how fast to “reopen” the U.S. economy amid the coronavirus pandemic, some...
In pandemic, phishing scams on rise
COVID-19 has led to an unprecedented amount of organizations shifting to telecommuting or working remotely. This sudden surge of remote workers has left many...
Clinician burnout is a fixable condition
In late 2019, the American Medical Association deemed clinician burnout an epidemic. That was before COVID-19. We certainly wouldn’t have chosen this pandemic to...
After pandemic, replacing workers will be costly
The labor market is changing rapidly with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Many organizations have laid off or furloughed workers, or are considering it....
New ways of working
Is your company operating in new ways due the impact of the coronavirus?
Yes: 83%
No: 17%
In what way has your company modified or transformed...
3 Rhode Island restaurants make curbside comeback
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island restaurant community is showing its resiliency as three of its leading eateries are reopening for curbside takeout.
The Newport Restaurant...
FGX International Inc. lays off 341 in Smithfield as part of...
SMITHFIELD – FGX International Inc. has filed notice with the state of a mass layoff of 341 workers at the company’s location here, citing...
Poll: Most R.I. voters approve job performance of state leaders during...
SMITHFIELD – Most of the 410 Rhode Island voters surveyed by Fleming & Associates rate the job performance of state elected leaders during the...
Raimondo closes schools for rest of school year; COVID-19 cases near...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo ordered all K-12 schools in the state closed through the end of the school year Thursday, a move...
COVID-19 unemployment insurance claims reach 137,754 in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment insurance claims attributable to COVID-19 increased 1,730 Wednesday to total 137,754, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said Thursday.
Unemployment claims...
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