- Investors Taking The ‘Slide In Stride’
Janus Henderson’s proprietary study of more than 1,000 respondents reveals investors are remaining calm, even optimistic
-Janus Henderson (NYSE/ASX: JHG) today announced the results of a proprietary survey, which was completed by 1,004 U.S. adults on March 16-17, 2020, to gauge general reaction to the coronavirus and specific behaviors regarding their investments.
read more - Measuring The Impact of COVID-19 on State Unemployment Levels
Work-from-home not always an option
As the U.S. has embraced social distancing policies in order to minimize the spread of COVID-19, many businesses have shut their doors either voluntarily or by government order. While some businesses have dealt with the crisis by having employees work from home, that option is not available to everyone.
read more - Exercising The ‘Tao Of Influence’
As we manage through fear and panic, author suggests we need positive influencers more than ever
Scary times are upon us. We're staying indoors, watching the news 24/7, and we're afraid. Everyone around us is afraid. That's because fear is super-contagious. But Karen McGregor says we don't have to allow pandemic-driven fear and anxiety to infect our lives.
read more - Pandemics Depress the Economy, Public Health Interventions Do Not
MIT Sloan study shows public health interventions in COVID-19 Pandemic could lead to faster economic recovery
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised critical questions about the impact of public health responses on the economy. An important issue for policymakers is whether current interventions like social distancing have economic costs.
read more - Are HSA Investors Born Or Made?
Both...And familiarity with the mechanics of the account often propel owners toward investing
A new EBRI study has found only about 6 percent of accountholders invest their health savings accounts (HSAs), despite unique tax benefits extended to them. Those investors, the research finds, appear to be inherently prone to invest but can also be educated to invest.
read more - Client Social-Distancing
Advisors adjust their practices in light of coronavirus
A LIMRA survey of 550 advisors revealed how they are adapting to meet the needs of their clients as the country faces the safety and economic challenges as a result of coronavirus.
read more - How To Prevent ‘Zoom-Bombing’ In Your Next Videoconference
Don't let hackers hi-jack your online meetings
As the U.S. COVID-19 health crisis continues, many businesses, organizations, and schools adapt to utilizing temporary telework arrangements. Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns video conference app users of recent 'Zoom-Bombing' where hijackers infiltrate the Zoom session. BBB offers the following information and tips to prevent video hijacking.
read more - What are the Odds of a Depression, Given the Current Circumstances?
Look to the technology sector to lead a recovery
Dr. Tenpao Lee, economist and economics professor at Niagara University (quoted recently in MSN Money and other publications), says if a depression hasn't occurred by now, we're probably looking at a recession that will last at least through the rest of this year.
read more - COVID-19 Fuels North American Employers to Pursue Cost-Containment Strategies
Hiring freeze is the most prevalent strategy; relatively few employers are freezing salaries or delaying pay raises
As concern over the effect that COVID-19 will have on their businesses escalates, North American employers are eyeing a series of cost-containment strategies that include hiring freezes and, to a lesser extent, wage freezes or delayed raises, according to a survey by Willis Towers Watson, a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company.
read more - Engage and Educate Your Children with Activities that Inspire Giving
How the act of giving 'increases social contact'
With schools closed around the country, millions of parents find themselves juggling full-time jobs with full-time parenting and… it’s not easy!
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