Before COVID-19 only a handful of people worked from home. It was a privilege enjoyed by the few. But COVID-19 forced many companies to provide work from home arrangements for business continuity. Now, many of those companies are considering making remote work permanent. Here are some recent statistics about remote work and telecommuting.
Austinites, pat yourselves on the back. Compared to other major U.S. metropolitan cities Austin, TX ranks in the top ten in startups, women-owned firms, minority entrepreneurs, and business owners with STEM degrees, just to name a few. The report also gives interesting insights into what business owners list as factors that negatively affect their profitability. Here are the highlights from the Austin Chamber report.
Challenging times call for introspection and proactive actions. The recent events in which voices against discrimination and racism are urging for calls for action are prompting organizations to take a closer look at their employment practices, especially in the area of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). It is time to reinforce your approach or kickstart your diversity and inclusion initiatives in order to take meaningful actions and make meaningful changes. To help you, we have put together some guidelines on how to develop a successful D&I program.
